Working together - keeping parents informed

How is it determined if my child needs extra help?

• The school's SENCo visits primary schools to gather information.

• The SENCo may be invited to Year 6 Annual reviews or TAF meetings.

• External agencies contact the school at transition regarding students who receive their support.

• KS2 Results/Teacher Assessments.

• Tests of reading, spelling and writing are given during Key Stage 3, to identify students who might need differentiation, intervention or support.

• Year 9 tests and staff assessments will help to identify students who may need Exam Access Arrangements.

• Referral will be made to the SENCo from subject teachers after differentiation and intervention within the classroom.

How do I know how well my child is performing?

• Regular Teacher Assessment Results.

• Contact by telephone or letter if we have any concerns.

• Parents' evenings.

• School reports.

• You will be informed by post if your child is receiving any form of SEN support and will be offered the opportunity to discuss this.

How will you let me know about my child's support?

• Communication via one or more of the following means:

• Contact from teaching staff via letter/telephone.

• Parents' evenings.

• Invitations to meetings with appropriate staff members.

• Letter/telephone call from Learning Support Department.

• Planning meetings.

• Sharing Student Support Plans and Reviews.

• We will write to you about Exam Access Arrangements for your child.