Special Educational Needs Information Report (Local Offer)
Hartpury Church of England Primary School
SEN Information Report
Hartpury school strives to meet the needs of all the children in the school, making the best use of the resources available within school and those we can access from other agencies. We aim to provide a nurturing environment supporting children’s learning and their emotional well-being
Hartpury School is part of the Primary Quest MAT.
How does the school assess children’s needs?
Teachers monitor children and their learning (see below). They assess whether children are making progress or experiencing any difficulties. Any issues will be discussed with parents and the Sendco.
Children are assessed by their teaching team in a variety of ways. These include:
- Continual Classroom Observations (Daily)
- Formative Assessments (ongoing)
- Summative Assessments (termly)
- Pupil progress meetings- class teacher and head teacher
In addition, for children on the SEN register:
- Assessment of targets on My Plan or My Plan+ - see the parent’s guide to the Graduated Pathway on the website.
- Annual reviews of Education, Health and Care Plans
Who should I talk to if I would like to discuss my child’s learning?
Please raise your concerns with the class teacher. Mrs Philcox (Sendco) and Mrs Hopson (Head Teacher) can be part of conversations if required.
Parents evenings are held twice a year with a report in the summer term. Extended parent meetings are offered for children on the SEN register.
What adjustments are made for children with special needs?
All children experience quality first teaching from all members of the teaching team. However, at times in a child’s development they may require additional opportunities, accommodations or adjustments to their learning experiences in order to achieve their fullest potential. Children with SEN have access to the wider curriculum and the range of additional activities on offer.
Examples of additional opportunities:
Small group withdrawal support such as phonics or maths booster sessions
Individualised programmes
ELSA ( Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
Examples of accommodations or adjustments
Small group in class support
Working partners
Use of technology including Clicker 8
work stations, task boards, communication cards, word mats, wobble cushions, reading guides, coloured overlays
Examples of supportive strategies
Visual timetables
Social stories/ Comic Strip Conversations
Task Management Boards
Restorative Conversations
Sometimes the advice of other professional is requested, to further develop our understanding of your child’s needs.
These service often require a referral- different conditions apply to each service. Referrals are made with the consent of parents.
This may include:
The Advisory Teaching Service (ATS) for children on a My Plan for whom a My Assessment has been completed
Education Psychologist – we have a limited amount of access each year
Young Minds Matter (YMM)
ELSA
School Nursing Service
Speech and Language
Early Help
Occupational Therapy
Therabuild/ Play therapy/ Drawing and Talking Therapy.
What happens if I am not happy with the provision my child is offered?
We strive to ensure that this does not happen, but if it should then please contact the class teacher in the first instance.
Our SEND Governor can be contacted via the school office admin@hartpury.gloucs.sch.uk
Gloucester County Council Local Offer -
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