Identifying pupils with SEN, assessing need, and involving pupils and parents.

Each pupil’s current skills and levels of attainment are assessed on entry, which will build on previous settings and Key Stages. Teachers are responsible for ensuring high quality teaching and where appropriate will make regular assessments of progress for all pupils and identify those whose progress is a concern. This may include progress in areas other than academic attainment, for example, social or communication needs.

  When deciding whether special educational provision is required, the process starts with identifying areas of need and monitoring desired outcomes, including the expected progress and attainment, and the views and the wishes of the pupil and their parents. We will use this to determine the support that is needed and whether we can provide it by adapting our core offer, or whether something different or additional is needed.

An early discussion will be held with the pupil and their parents when identifying whether they need special educational provision. These conversations will ensure that:

• Everyone develops a good understanding of the pupil’s areas of strength and difficulty

• The parents’ and pupils’ views are considered

• Everyone understands the agreed outcomes sought for the child

• Everyone is clear on what the next steps are

We will formally notify parents when it is decided that a pupil will receive SEND support. Parents and pupils will be consulted on all matters relating to the child’s SEND provision. Parents are also encouraged to participate as fully as possible in supporting their child’s learning needs and request additional meetings with relevant staff in order to make this possible.

Parents first point of contact should always be your child's class teacher following this an appointment to discuss your child's individual needs should be made with Miss R Ward SENCo.

Parental concerns are addressed whenever they arise and are always given a high priority. With 

parental permission, additional screening procedures may be used for individual children and are performed or directed by a number of possible outside agencies including the following: