A child has Special Educational Needs if he or she has learning or physical difficulties that call for special educational provision to be made.

• To ensure accurate identification of all pupils requiring SEND provision as early as possible

• To ensure that all SEND children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum

• To provide a differentiated curriculum appropriate to the individual’s needs and ability

• To ensure that SEND pupils take as full a part as possible in all school activities

• To ensure that parents of SEN pupils are kept fully informed of their child’s progress and attainment

• To ensure that SEND pupils are involved, where practical, in decisions affecting their future SEND provision

Birmingham Local Authority Local Offer

Details of the SEND services provide by the local authority can be found online at https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/localoffer

Role of Parents and Pupils

Much effort is taken to promote close and constant collaboration with parents of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The insights and experiences of parents are essential in helping school understand and plan for their children’s needs. Parents are always invited to be involved in the writing and reviewing of Individual Target Plans (ITPs) where targets are agreed together. Parents are encouraged to take an active part in assisting their child, both by helping at home and by keeping school up-to-date on all progress made.

It is also our aim to involve pupils as much as possible when setting targets and reviewing progress made towards these identified targets; this is dependent upon age and maturity of the child. Through the involvement in their own provision, we aim to give pupils a sense of achievement, high self-esteem and a determination to reach their full potential. Their support is crucial to the success of educational programmes.