Special educational needs and disability (SEND)
A child or young person has special educational needs and disabilities if they have a learning difficulty and/or a disability that means they need special health and education support, we shorten this to SEND.
The SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act gives guidance to health and social care, education and local authorities to make sure that children and young people with SEND are properly supported.
At Maryport Church of England Primary School we strive to meet the needs of all pupils within our school. All staff are aware of SEND within the school and receive tailored, high quality information and training. We aim to quickly identify pupils who are making limited progress and provide targeted interventions and support to meet their needs. We ensure that parents are fully aware of the SEND process and informed of their child’s learning at regular points throughout the year. We are a fully inclusive school and work alongside the Local Authority, Health Professionals and community organisations to find the most appropriate and effective support for pupils within our care.
The following documents will give you more information in relation to SEND and how school and home can support children. If you have any concerns or wish to discuss SEND at our school, please do not hesitate to contact me.
SEND
USEFUL INFORMATION
Link to Cumbria’s Local SEND Offer
https://localoffer.cumbria.gov.uk/kb5/cumbria/fsd/localoffer.page?familychannel=5
Dyslexia
If you are concerned that your child may have traits of dyslexia, some helpful information and websites are listed below. If you would like to speak to your child's class teacher and the SENDCo to discuss this further, please make an appointment to do so.
http://www.dyslexiawestcumbria.co.uk
http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
http://localoffer.cumbria.gov.uk/kb5/cumbria/fsd/service.page?id=ZUm-6ZgmSoI
https://localoffer.cumbria.gov.uk/kb5/cumbria/fsd/service.page?id=ZUm-6ZgmSoI
CAMHS
West Cumbria Health Services