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SEND & Inclusion
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS / DISABILITY AND INCLUSION
At Barton Hill Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their full potential. We are an inclusive school where children with SEND are included in the full range of learning and extra-curricular opportunities.
The SENDCo at Barton Hill Academy is Jason Brain – jason.brain@bartonhillbristol.org
The Designated Teacher for Children in Care is Rachel Hubbarde
The SEND governor is Judy Clarke
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK MY CHILD HAS SEND?
If you have concerns about your child’s learning, the first step is to speak to their class teacher. If you are worried about a specific Special Educational Need or Disability, you may be referred to the SENDCo.
Your child’s teacher or another member of staff who works with your child may approach you to share concerns about your child’s development or learning.
Barton Hill Academy is committed to working with you and your child to support your child’s needs. We will;
· Identify needs and take action to provide support as early as possible
· Match the right help to each child’s needs
· Work with parents and carers to support learning
· Seek children’s views, where appropriate, about planning and supporting their SEND
Further information can be found in the Bristol Local Offer, our SEND policy and our information report, linked below.
BRISTOL LOCAL OFFER
Further information about the local offer can be found at: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/bristol-local-offer
PARENT SUPPORT AND ADVICE Bristol’s SEND Information, Advice and Support Service is SEND And You. They can be contacted by phone (0117 9897725) or email (support@sendandyou.org.uk)
The Families, Local Offer, Resources and Advice (FLORA) team provide information and advice for children and young people with additional needs and their parents and carers. They can be contacted by phone (0117 352 6020) or email (flora@bristol.gov.uk)
POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS
SEND POLICY
SEND INFORMATION REPORT
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
CHILD IN CARE POLICY
THE SEN CODE OF PRACTICE KEY CHANGES
The Code of Practice (2014) covers the 0-25 age range and includes guidance relating to disabled children and young people as well as those with SEN
· There is a clearer focus on the participation of children and young people and parents in decision-making at individual and strategic levels
· There is a stronger focus on high aspirations and on improving outcomes for children and young people
· It includes guidance on the joint planning and commissioning of services to ensure close co-operation between education, health and social care
· It includes guidance on publishing a Local Offer of support for children and young people with SEN or disabilities
· For children and young people with more complex needs a co-ordinated assessment process and the new 0-25 Education, Health and Care plan (EHC plan) replace statements and Learning Difficulty Assessments (LDAs)
· There is a greater focus on support that enables those with SEN to succeed in their education and make a successful transition to adulthood
To see the SEN Code of Guidance, please visit:
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