SEND Information
At Saviour Primary School, we value the individuality of all our children and recognise that each child has their own set of needs and abilities, which require a nurturing learning environment in order to grow. As a whole school, we work together to provide a broad, balanced and challenging education that supports every child to reach their full potential.
Our school SENDCo Support is Mrs Reed who is available by appointment on Tuesdays.
If you have a concern regarding your child, please speak to their class teacher in the first instance who may then organise a further meeting with the school SENDCo.
If an assessment or referral indicates that a child has additional learning needs, parents/carers will be consulted with regards to future provision.
Please see our SEND Policy on the school website.
Further support:
SENDCo
Hi, My name is Jessica Reed and I am the SENDco here at Saviour C of E. It is my job to support children with Special Educational Needs and their families. Here at Saviour we are a highly inclusive school and aim to meet the needs of all children through careful planning and implementing provision to ensure that all children can reach their full potential. We work alongside outside agencies such as Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Phycologists and other services - including outreach support from specialist provision schools in the area. At Saviour we understand the importance of early identification and intervention for pupils with SEND, so I work closely with the EYFS team to ensure that interventions and support is put in place quickly to support these children. The best part of my job is seeing children make progress and grow in confidence and also working with and supporting our families.
About Us
Saviour C of E Primary School prides itself in being an inclusive mainstream school which aims to ensure that all children achieve their full potential, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, sexual identity, physical ability or educational need in line with the British Values.
Our ability to meet the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is central to the aims and values of our school and we work closely with all parents/carers, children, Governors and outside agencies to ensure that all children have access to the highest quality teaching and learning and are able to develop a thirst for knowledge and learning whilst at Saviour C of E Primary School.
Types of SEND provided for
Education and support are provided for children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. We work with children who currently have an Educational Health Care Plan for special educational needs and also with children who have a learning resource agreement. There are children at our school who have a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, moderate and significant learning disabilities are hearing impaired or who have been identified as having social and emotional issues that can also act as a barrier to learning. We also support children with speech and language impairments.
Identifying and assessing the needs of children
Partnership working is very important in helping to ensure that any child who transfers to our setting with additional needs of any kind has their needs identified quickly and accurately. This allows us to plan for a successful transition to school and we work very closely with our local pre-school and with parents and other professionals to ensure that this partnership working is in place.
The teacher or SENCO will liaise with parents and any previous education providers and will attend any relevant meetings prior to the child starting school, to ensure that the school has a clear understanding of every child’s needs and to ensure a smooth transition is made.
All children entering the school are assessed to form a baseline of attainment. If necessary, a further assessment of their communication needs or physical needs will be carried out in liaison with outside agencies e.g. speech and language therapy or health services.
The school follows the graduated approach as set out in the SEND Code of Practice 2014. Class teachers are responsible for the teaching, learning and assessment of pupils in their class. They are supported by the SENDCO throughout this cycle and a highly skilled SEND team within the school. At half termly pupil progress review meetings, children can be identified as requiring further assessment or support.
Consultation with parents
Parent’s permission will be obtained for any form of outside agency support. Parents will be actively encouraged to attend any professional or review meetings where appropriate that will help support their child. Saviour welcomes the views of parents so that we can best support their child.
Reviewing progress towards outcomes
At pupil progress meetings, review meetings and parent’s evenings, the SENDCo, parents, class teacher and any other professional that has been involved will discuss the child’s progress towards their targets or outcomes set. Targets and outcomes can then be altered appropriately for the next cycle of assess, plan, do review. Depending on the age of the child, the pupil’s views will also be taken into account.
Support during transition
Every child regardless of need has a planned transition between year groups and between Key Stages within school. Class teachers meet to hand over any relevant information/documentation and plan for additional visits for the child into their new class, if needed. If the child received support from a teaching assistant, then that individual will also support the transition process but may not move to the new class with the child. Saviour also puts into place extra support and transition visits for both pupils and parents when they are in Year 6 and are preparing to move to high school.
Teaching approaches for children with SEND
We are an inclusive school and strive to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential through quality first teaching. All lessons are differentiated to meet the needs of all children in the class. Children may work in small ability groups, or when necessary in a 1:1 situation. Interventions are carefully chosen and matched to meet children’s needs and the effectiveness of these is monitored regularly throughout the year. The school’s aim is to develop the independence and skills of all pupils with SEND by making appropriate adaptations.
Adaptations to the curriculum and learning environment
The curriculum and teaching sequences are adapted to meet the needs of individual children and their different learning styles. Saviour takes all reasonable steps to modify/adapt the learning environment to meet the individual needs of the children e.g. visual timetables, now and next boards, alternative methods of recording, task boxes etc. Quiet areas may be designated for pupils who work better in a low distraction environment.
Expertise and training for staff, including specialist expertise
Staff are provided with a wealth of professional development opportunities. Appropriate staff are identified to receive level one Autism Awareness training where this supports their role. Identified staff also access outreach support from Rodney House, The Birches and also attend sessions of support from the Grange.
All staff have received Dyslexia, Working Memory, and Mental Health training in the past year. Identified staff have had training in social stories and on our provision mapping which will help to broaden teacher’s subject knowledge. Appropriate staff are trained in ‘Positive’ handling. Identified staff will receive training and advice from our Educational Psychologist and Speech and Language therapist following assessments. All staff have received level one safeguarding training and there is a high proportion of staff who are Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Evaluating the effectiveness of provision
All children identified as benefiting from intervention/support are monitored against the progress they are making; this is normally at the half termly pupil progress meetings. Class teachers evaluate lessons on a daily basis which then informs planning. Book scrutiny, lesson monitoring and learning walks provide effective feedback for staff to accelerate the progress children make. IEP targets are evaluated and set on a termly basis but can also be altered at any time where appropriate to meet the needs of the child. The Inclusion Team report regularly to our Governors about the progress of children who require SEND support.
How children with and without SEND are integrated for activities
All children, regardless of needs, are included in all school trips or enrichment activities where possible. Where needed, reasonable adaptations can be made to ensure that the child is safe. All children play on the playground at break and lunch times. The only exception to this is when a child may be deemed to be unsafe outside. In this circumstance, the child may be offered a place in our lunch time club to help minimise the risk to any of the children on the playground. Children with SEND are encouraged to join after school activities.
Support for development of emotional and social skills
Saviour has a therapeutic space within the school that is used on a weekly basis by Pastoral TAs. They work to support children who are displaying signs of emotional and social issues and helps prepare them for learning. We work closely with an Educational Psychologist who can also help us support these children.
Arrangements for dealing with complaints about the provision for pupils with SEND
Parents can come into school and discuss any concerns with the SENDCO, Jessica Reed and the Headteacher Eileen Anderson. They can put their complaint into writing if these discussions fail. Parents can contact the Information, Advice and Support Service on 0161 209 8356 or by emailing parents@manchester.gov.uk
Who to contact regarding SEND at Saviour C of E Primary School?
The SENDCo is Jessica Reed. She can be contacted on (0161 205 1221)
sendco@saviour.manchester.sch.uk
Eileen Anderson is the Headteacher and can be contacted on (0161 205 1221)
admin@saviour.manchester.sch.uk
Sam Bratby - Speech Therapist - Speechwise
My name is Sam Bratby and I’m the SpeechWise Speech and Language Therapist in your lovely school. I’ll be working at Saviour every Wednesday. I graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2010 with a Bsc in Speech Pathology and Therapy* and worked for the NHS for 14 years before joining SpeechWise. I am passionate about supporting children, schools and families with a wide variety of speech, language and communication needs. As Speech and Language Therapists we can work on a range of communication skills to help children achieve their potential.
These may include:
• Understanding of language/what you say to them e.g. following instructions
• Expressive language/what they can say e.g. vocabulary, grammar, putting sentences together etc
• Speech: being able to say sounds and words correctly. How well you can understandwhat they are saying.
• Stammering / Stuttering: struggling to get words out or repeating sounds/words before they speak e.g. “I w w w want a drink please”
• Selective Mutism: some children have a fear of talking in different places, they might speak ok at home but not say anything at school.
• Social skills: being able to use language appropriately in different settings e.g. not interrupting people when talking, being able to ask a friend to play etc. This also includes developing good friendships with other children.
• Communication aids: these are things to help when children aren’t able to use speech to say everything they need e.g. PECS, Signing/Makaton
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to tell or ask me anything. You can call and leave a message at school or e-mail on sam.b@speechwisetherapy.co.uk.
Please bear in mind that there may be a delay in getting back to you if I am busy working with the children or not in school on the day you contact me.
If your child is already having or has had some Speech and Language input outside of school,please let me know as I am able to make use of that information and work together with any other therapists involved, provided you are happy for me to do so.
Kind Regards
Sam Bratby
*I am also registered with the HCPC, RCSLT and hold an Enhanced DBS check.