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SEND/Inclusion

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinators (SENDCo), job is to:

oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy
support the identification of children with special educational needs
co-ordinate provision for children with SEN; liaise with parents of children with SEN
liaise with other providers, outside agencies, and external agencies (e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, GPs, etc.)
ensure that the school keeps the records of all pupils with SEN up to date
guarantee that the school’s attitude to inclusion is of paramount importance and the status of SEND in the school is always a priority on any agenda

If you would like to speak with the SENDCo about anything then please do so in any number of the following ways:

make an appointment at the office and the SENDCo will get back to you
call the school on 020 7328 2221 and the office will either put you through to the SENDCo or a message will be taken to call you back
email the office directly at office@staprimary.org and your email will be forwarded to the SENDCo

Key Documents

SEND Information Report 2024-2025

SEND Policy 2023-24

SEND Jargon Buster

Local Offer

Local Authorities (LA) and schools are required to publish and keep under review information about services they expect to be available for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) aged 0-25. This is called the ‘Local Offer’.

The intention of the Local Offer is to improve choice for families and will also be an important resource for parents in understanding the range of services and provision in the local area.

Our school is situated on the boundary of 3 different LAs, and currently we work with a total of 4 LAs. Please click on the links below and you will be taken to each LAs Local Offer.

USEFUL WEBSITES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SEND

www.ipsea.org.uk – A useful site for free, legally based Special Education advice
www.widgit.com/resources – Symbolled resources for different topics and areas of life, including resources for fire
safety and about visiting the doctors/dentists
www.iassnetwork.co.uk – Advice and support for parents of children with SEN

WESTMINSTER PARENTS PARTICIPATION GROUP (WPPG)

WPPG are a group of parent carer volunteers working together as Make it Happen (WPPG). This parent led organisation (CIC) is for all Westminster parent and carers of children and adults with special educational needs and/or a disability (up to 25 years).

What do they do?

They create a space at their drop-in sessions where parents can meet together, ask questions, talk and feel listened to.
They can help you to access information, services and support.
They run 2 weekly drop-ins, information sessions and consultation events (term time only)

They create opportunities for parents to get involved and have their say about services such as health, social care and education. They have parent representatives who help to represent the views of parent carers to service providers. They also have an elected steering group that makes key decisions for the forum.

If you would like to find out more please click here.

RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH DLD and SLCN

Below is a fantastic new resource compiled by Carolyn Gelenter who works for Westminster services and I liaise with each term about how we can support our children with DLD and SLCN further. She has created a platform where there are some wonderful resources which parents can access from home to support their children in home learning and in general. Definitely take a look!

Resources to support families of children and young people with DLD and SLCN

SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

www.autism.org.uk – The National Autistic Society website, the main UK charity for supporting people with ASD and their families (contains lots of useful advice and resources)
www.attentionautism.co.uk – For more information on Attention Autism and how you can support your child to develop attention and turn-taking skills
www.autismuk.com – Lots of information on ASD
www.autismspeaks.org – A comprehensive site, with a useful resource library

Brent ASD – Information for Available Support for Parents

Supporting Children with OT Need (Occupational Therapy)

Attention and Concentration Activity Kit

Construction Activity Kit

Fine Motor Skills Activity Kit

Messy Play Activity Sheet 1

Messy Play Activity Sheet 2