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Things to do in Norfolk with young people with SEND

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Things to do in Norfolk with young people with SEND

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Things to do for children and young people with SEND - Norfolk County Council

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Activities, things to do and a calendar of SEND events in Norfolk

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Great resources to help everyone who needs those movement breaks!

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Parent Community for parents of children with Autism

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Parent Community for parents of children with Autism

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A great website and charity for teens and parents of children with Autism

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Talk about Autism is an online community for parents and carers of autistic children and young people.

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SEND Local Offer - Norfolk County Council

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New Local Authority SEN Support Number

0333 313 7165

This is a new number that families can ring, in addition to the SENDIASS service, to ensure they are aware of all the support available around their child’s needs. Please let your SENCO know if you have contacted the team and how you got on.

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List of State Funded Special Schools in Norfolk

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List of State Funded Special Schools in Norfolk

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State funded special schools provide special educational needs (SEN) support for children and young people. Children and young people who attend a special school need SEN support over and above what is available in a mainstream school. Read how mainstream education providers should support children with SEND.

All pupils who attend a special school will have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. (Note, most children with an EHC plan attend their local mainstream school, not a special school.)

Special schools are generally smaller than mainstream schools. The demand for places is very high.

We process all special school admissions. Read admissions to specialist schools.

More special schools have opened in Norfolk between 2021-23 as part of our Local first inclusion improvement programme.

Types of special school

Complex needs special schools

These are for children and young people with a significant learning disability and other needs. These might be communication, emotional, physical or medical needs.

Special schools

These are for children and young people with a specific special educational need. For example, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), a social communication disorder, or social, emotional and mental health needs. A child or young person would be expected to manage a mainstream curriculum in a special school.

Schools in Norfolk

Complex needs special schools
The Bridge Easton, Bawburgh Road, Easton NR9 5EA
The special school opened in January 2023 for children and young people with complex needs and/or autism, aged 4 -19. The school has modern spacious classrooms, specialist therapy rooms, extensive outdoor space including a multi-surface sports area and individual outside spaces for all primary classes. Children attending the school all have an Education, Health and Care Plan identifying their needs.

The school is managed by The Bridge Trust with admissions managed by Norfolk County Council until the school grows to its capacity of 170 pupils.

Chapel Green School Attleborough Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1RF

A complex needs school that supports neuro-diverse pupils aged 3-19-years-old. All pupils have moderate to profound learning needs. Many require additional support for overlapping health or sensory needs. Chapel Green's primary purpose is to educate and empower pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to forge happy, fulfilling, successful lives.

Churchill Park Academy Winston Churchill Drive, King's Lynn, PE30 4RP

A complex needs school for pupils from Reception to Year 14, who have moderate and severe learning needs along with physical, sensory and medical needs. The school offers a wide variety of educational experiences both within and beyond the classroom, including access to all areas of the National Curriculum. There is an emphasis on preparing children and young people for life after school and to become as independent as possible.

The Clare School South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AU

A complex needs school that supports pupils aged 3-19-years-old who have learning difficulties with physical, medical and sensory needs (either hearing, visual or dual/multi-sensory impairment). A large team of highly trained staff can support pupils with physiotherapy and medical routines, with communication needs and with the development of independent living skills as part of their education.

Fred Nicholson School Westfield Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB

A complex needs school that meets the learning needs of pupils aged 7-16-years-old. Pupils may also have communication or emotional needs. There is also a small resource base for pupils with significant needs due to their autism. Pupils' educational needs are met by using a range of approaches supported by a skilled and dedicated team.

Hall School St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7AD

A complex needs special school for pupils aged 3-19-years-old. Pupils have significant and complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions and multi-sensory impairments.

Harford Manor School 43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LN

A complex needs school for children and young people aged 3-19-years-old. Many pupils have a diagnosis of autism in addition to their severe learning difficulties, and additional health or sensory processing needs.

John Grant School St. George's Drive, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5QW

A complex needs school for pupils with severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum condition and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Pupils are aged 3-19-years-old.

The Parkside School College Road, Norwich, NR2 3JA

A complex needs school for pupils aged 7-16-years-old. The school supports pupils who have learning and cognition needs.

Pathways College The Base, The Hewett Academy, Cecil Road, Norwich, NR1 2JT

The college is part of The Parkside School post 16 offer. It is for Year 12 only. It prepares students who have attended a complex needs school to transition into further education, employment or training.

Sidestrand Hall School Cromer Road, Sidestrand, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NH

A complex needs school for pupils aged 7-19-years-old. Pupils have a wide range of complex needs including, cognition and learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum condition and sensory needs. The school has a vast site and vocational areas that support pupils to prepare them for adult life. The school has a charity shop in Cromer which also supports pupils developing skills for work. The sixth form offers accreditation to move students onto work or training.

Sheringham Woodfields School Holt Road, Sheringham, NR26 8ND

A complex needs school for pupils aged 3-19-years-old. The school supports pupils with a wide range of complex learning and health needs. The school runs a charity shop that provides work experience opportunities. It is built on one level and is accessible for all.

Special schools

Social, emotional and mental health specialism

Bure Park Specialist Academy Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4AS

A special school for boys with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Students must be able to access a mainstream curriculum. The school admits boys from Years 1-11. The school requires an element of boarding for all pupils between Years 4-8.

Earthsea School Berrys Lane, Honingham, Norwich NR9 5AX

A special school for children aged 5-11-years-old with social, emotional and mental health needs. It supports children with a therapeutic approach to a wide range of learning difficulties.

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road, Eaton, Norwich, NR4 7BU

A special school for boys with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Students must be able to access a mainstream curriculum. There are 54 places at the school for pupils in Years 3-11. The school requires an element of boarding for all pupils between Years 4-8.

Fen Rivers Academy School House, Kilhams Way, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HU

A special school for children aged between 4-16-years-old with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. It offers full-time education and uses trauma informed processes to support 96 children.

The Pinetree School Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3LH

A special school for children aged 11-16-years-old with social, emotional and mental health needs. It admits students from Norfolk and Suffolk. Students are able to gain GCSEs and transition to college.

Autism specialism

The Wherry School 280 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2GB

A special school for pupils age 4-17-years-old with a diagnosis of autism. Pupils are expected to manage a mainstream curriculum.

Autism and social communication needs specialism

Duke of Lancaster Academy Highfield Road, Fakenham, NR21 9DQ

Opened January 2022. A special school for pupils aged 5-16-years-old with a diagnosis of autism or significant social communication difficulties. Pupils are expected to manage a mainstream curriculum.

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State funded special schools - Norfolk County Council

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Schools for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

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School & Community Team (Broadland)

Broadland (North)
Broadland (East)
Broadland (South)

csschoolscommunitybroadland@norfolk.gov

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Parent Questionnaire 2023-2024

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New Local Authority SEN Support Number

0333 313 7165

This is a new number that families can ring, in addition to the SENDIASS service, to ensure they are aware of all the support available around their child’s needs. Please let your SENCO know if you have contacted the team and how you got on.

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SEN Emerging needs - Engagement Meetings

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SEN Emerging needs - Engagement Meetings

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Please see dates and times to meet with the Schools and Communities Team to discuss any new and emerging SEN.

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Support for families of children with additional needs - a quick guide

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Support for families of children with additional needs - a quick guide

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Well-being support for families on benefits

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Well-being support for families on benefits

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Dates:

21st October

18th November

16th December

20th January

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Parent to parent support - a mine of information!

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Welcome to Norfolk SEND Partnership. Norfolk SEND Partnership offer information and advice to children, young people and parents/carers about special

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Could you volunteer?

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A link to the parent and carer page of Boingboing - a site which aims to model and promote resilience research and practice that challenges social inequalities, in pursuit of a loving, fun and fair world where individuals from all walks of life are valued and respected. We are a community of individuals of all ages, in paid, volunteer and student roles who aim to co-design, co-produce and co-deliver everything we do.

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On this page you will find articles and links to a variety of resources aimed at supporting our own mental health and that of children, young people, families, and adults. These resourses have been written, co-produced and shared by the Boingboing, Resilience Revolution and CRSJ community. Anyone can access these resources for free, but please clearly acknowledge Boingboing in anything that you draw on in your own work in line with the permissions granted by our Creative Commons Licence, and add links to the Boingboing website so that users can access the detailed rationale and processes applied to using our tools.

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Resources for Parents and Carers - Boingboing

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On this page you will find articles and links to a variety of resources aimed at supporting our own mental health and that of children, young people, families, and adults. These resourses have been written, co-produced and shared by the Boingboing, Resilience Revolution and CRSJ community.

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Picture the scene: your child comes out of school and the teacher says they've behaved like the perfect child all day, but the moment you get home they have a complete meltdown. Your child screams, shouts, lashes out, sulks or generally acts in an unruly manner.
If that scene is familiar to you, you're not alone. This type of behaviour is what some psychologists refer to as 'after-school restraint collapse' and it's not unusual. It happens because your child has been busy managing their emotions all day as they navigate the complexities of school life.

When they get home, that's their safe space to let it all out!

So, now you know what it is, what can you actually do about it? Parents' Toolkit has been speaking to educational and child psychologist Dr Anisa-Ree Moses, for some tips on how to handle these outburst of emotions after-school.

1. Understand how hard school can be for some children

Dr Anisa-Ree Moses says that children can feel emotional, physical and mental exhaustion at the end of the school day. They have been trying to manage a mix of things like learning, social expectations, their own growing social awareness and all the feedback they're getting from teachers and peers.

"When they come out of that environment a pressure valve is released. If kids feel safe to express themselves, they will do so!"

The transition from school to home can also be challenging for some children: "Some kids may have difficulty separating from their parents. It's a relief when they see them, because their parent or carer represents a level of safety, but they're frustrated at the same time - the child wants them but is finding connection difficult at that moment. It's a positive reunion but it's also really emotional and can be hard for some children to channel."

Dr Moses adds that it can be particularly difficult for neurodiverse children who are coping with sensory sensitivities and the effort of containing a lot of emotions. When they come out of school they often can't hold it all in any longer.

For older children, she also says the transition home can be tricky too. They need space and time after school - they might not want to talk to you about it or will go to their room for a bit first.

Dr Moses suggests having a think about what your child needs when they come out of school.
"Do they need to go and run around the school playground a few times and let go for a bit before they walk home? Do they need movement or do they need a healthy snack? Or quiet time alone with no music or no chatting on the way home in the car or bus?"
It will be different for different kids, but Dr Moses suggests trying to be quiet on the walk or ride home.
"Connect with your child. Not by asking 'how was your day?' but through genuine emotional connection. You could say 'I'm so happy to see you, I'm glad we get to go home together, it made me happy coming out of school this way'. Being calm and using supportive words is important for your children."

She adds: "Include some downtime rather than moving straight on to homework or out to a club, so that your child can decompress. They might enjoy their clubs but still feel anxious, so build in downtime first and make their routine clear, visual and written down if they need that. You can also ask them what will help, for example drawing, reading a book or even just relaxing for a bit. Do it with them and help them to see they can do things to support themselves."

"Be understanding of their emotions - help them feel listened to if they want to talk about what's gone on, or be angry."
"You could say 'I can see you're shouting. I can see you want to be really loud, maybe let's go to the park on the way home'. Validate how they feel rather than try and control it. If they are impolite in the moment, come back to that later - talking at that moment won't help."

"Help them feel listened to and respected and make a genuine connection."
Dr Moses says the after-school 'meltdown' is an expression of emotion that often comes out physically. As parents you can recognise and label it so your child can see if for what it is.
"For example, 'I can see you are kicking the bin, I can see you're clenched and red, I can hear you're shouting and that's making me think you're angry, so I want to help you. However, here's not the safest place to do that, let's go to the park, etc.'"

"Build their emotional vocabulary and link it to the emotion - then they can tell you what they're feeling. You can say things like 'I want to help you. I can't do that when you're screaming. Let's take a deep breath, both of us.' Acknowledging it helps children to not feel alone."
With older children, Dr Moses says it's often more about them not wanting to talk or engage in any discussion about school.
"Especially for those who see school and home as two completely separate things. Just encourage them to build their emotional vocabulary, and be interested in what's happening in general in their life."

She adds: "Questions like 'how was your day?' will get a grunt or 'it's fine'. Think about what you are trying to find out. Can you remember an assignment they had or what they were going to be talking about with their friends? And connect by saying 'I'm happy to see you and hope you've had a good day' until they feel ready to come and have a conversation. Then offer yourself as being there, offer yourself as someone who wants to help and is interested in what's going on.

"Help them feel listened to and respected and make a genuine connection."

Dr Moses says your child might also be upset when they come out of school if there were any difficulties that day that weren't addressed, or there's something unresolved that's happened.

If your child's behaviour after school changes or is different to what's usual for them, try and find out if there are things happening during the school day that are affecting them.

"Think about whether you need a home-school communication book, so that you know whether what's been happening in school could trigger what happens at home. Information from school can help parents know how to approach a situation and whether there's something that needs resolving."

Connection is a great way for your child to know they're loved and that you're there for them, no matter what.
It could be snuggling up in bed, reading a book together, playing a quick game, or just having a chat.

Dr Moses suggests thinking about what your morning routine is like: "Is there anything you can build in there that can help them feel connected to you? I know this can be hard, I know how frustrating and annoying school runs can be! Let them know you're looking forward to seeing them later, just for who they are, not for what they've achieved."

She adds: "If your child is finding separation difficult, can you give them a note or something of yours to have in school? For some children, knowing that Mum or Dad is a phone call away and it won't be withheld from them helps them more.

"Also think about whether you have conversations about emotion at home. It's about helping your children with emotional literacy, building resilience and problem-solving skills, as well as building in transitioning - learning how to make things more predictable so that transitions are not as big and scary. Children are better able to manage their emotions if they know what's going to happen."

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Five tips on how to handle the after-school 'meltdown' or 'restraint collapse'

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'After-school restraint collapse' isn't unusual. Your child has been busy managing their emotions all day and when they get home, it's time to let it all out! Here are some expert tips on how to cope as a parent.

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Online Safety for Families and Children with SEND

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Online Safety for Families and Children with SEND

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We have worked with Ambitious about Autism and parents and carers who have children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) to create activities to help talk about online safety.

Sharing personal details

Friendships online

One-page profile

Cyberbullying for children with SEND visual article

Talking to people online for children with SEND visual article

Information produced in partnership with Ambitious about Autism, with the support of O2 during their online safety partnership with us.

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Online safety for families and children with SEND

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Online safety for families and children with SEND

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan

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Mary Board is the SENCO at Frettenham, Hainford and St Faiths' Primary Schools

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Mrs Pratt is the SENCO at Horsford Primary

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Mrs Hewett is the SENCO at Old Catton Junior School

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Lots of fantastic help for dealing with mental health issues in your family

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Caring for a young person can be a joy, but it can also bring immense stress, fear and loneliness when you're not sure how to respond to your child's problems. We offer a wealth of expert, evidence-based articles and resources for parents and carers, on a range of topics relating to the mental health of children and young people, which are being regularly added to. These resources are based on the lived experiences of parents and carers and offer practical advice and relevant information based on sound evidence from the Charlie Waller Trust and trusted sites. External links will open in a new tab.

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Parents and Carers Mental Health Resources Library

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Caring for a young person can be a joy, but it can also bring immense stress, fear and loneliness when you're not sure how to respond to your child's problems. We offer a wealth of expert, evidence-based articles and resources for parents and carers, on a range of topics relating to the mental health of children and young people, which are being regularly added to.

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Information on SEND for each school is on their individual website. All members of the SEND team can be contacted vis your school office.

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A charity to help you if you have a child under 5 at home

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Home-Start Norfolk | Because childhood can’t wait

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An online support service for parents with children on the NDS pathway awaiting a diagnosis

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SENsational Families are here to support your family with children on the spectrum and beyond.

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Winter bugs and viruses are usually mild, but can sometimes become more serious. It can be hard to know what to do when your baby or child is ill and when you can manage this at home or need to see a doctor or nurse for more help.

We have put together information about keeping your family well this winter, as well as help on finding agencies and schemes that can provide support if you are struggling and tips for staying warm.

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Health Advice & Support for Children - Just One Norfolk

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Here at Just One Norfolk, we are dedicated to providing children and young people's health services to the community. Find out more about our services

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SEND Local Offer - Norfolk County Council

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March 2024 Family Voice Norfolk Newsletter

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The 2024 annual conference was a great success and we will bring you more news on what the day entailed in our next newsletter, which will have a conference focus. Thank you to everyone who came along, you helped to make it a superb event.

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Our e-newsletter is sent out to parents/carers and professionals in Norfolk.

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SEN Policy etc

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Jenni Porter is the Executive Deputy for SEND for the 6 Nebula Federation schools

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SEN Policy for all Nebula Schools

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Mrs Quiles is the SENCO at White Woman Lane Junior School

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Little Parachutes: Picture books to help children

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Little Parachutes helps you to find children’s picture books about your child’s worries, experiences and milestones. Our children’s book reviews library contains hundreds of picture books about sharing, moving house, starting school, potty training and the arrival of a new baby. There are also children’s books about more challenging situations: bereavement, adoption, divorce and serious illness.