Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Our school

Swainswick Church School is a rural mainstream setting. We are highly committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible attainment and outcomes for all our pupils whatever their needs and abilities. The school seeks to identify and remove barriers to learning. Through working in partnership with parents, we support every child to learn as effectively as possible based on a good understanding of their strengths and areas of need. We want all child to enjoy school and to provide a firm foundation for life-long love of learning. All children with SEND are valued and respected as members of the school and we work hard to ensure that all children have a high sense of self-esteem. 

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What should I do if I am concerned that my child needs extra help or may have special educational needs?

Talk to us – firstly contact your child’s class teacher if you have concerns about their learning, communication, emotional, social, physical or sensory development.

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Meet with the SENDCo (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator) by booking an appointment via the office. At Swainswick Church School the SENDCo is Mrs Suzy Pritchard - she is always happy to meet with you and to discuss your concerns. These will always be taken seriously; your views on your child’s development and progress are always valued.

 

We will work together to create the best plan of action to support your child. 

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How does the school know if my child needs extra help?

At Swainswick Church School, children are identified as needing extra help in a variety of ways, including the following:

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• Liaising with pre-school or previous educational settings

• Regular monitoring of attainment and progress and through observations – part of the school’s regular monitoring cycle

• BANES graduated response to SEND support a document produced by BANES Local Authority which helps school staff to identify SEND

• Additional assessment tools may be used to identify particular needs

• Concerns may be raised by teacher or parent

• The pupil asks for support

 

For a more detailed breakdown, please look at the SEND information report below. 

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