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Keeps notes of the difficulties your child is experiencing. These might be with:

Behaviour
Sleep
Eating
Anxiety
Language

Record:

What happens and when
Who is involved
What happened beforehand?
What happened after and how did you respond?

All of these things really help to paint a picture for school to fully understand how your child presents both at school and at home.

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The paediatrician is the only professional who can make diagnoses of conditions such as ASD and ADHD. They will be involved if your child has a medical condition. Referrals for ASD and ADHD have to be made directly by the school SENCO. Unfortunately GPs are not allowed to make such referrals unless it is for something medical such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, etc.
The referral process is quite complex and schools need a broad range of evidence in order to have a referral accepted. The waiting list is also long.

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Speech and Language Therapists can come to school to assess children if they have been referred. Your child may need a referral if they have difficulties with:

- Expressive language

-Stuttering

-Receptive language

-Difficulties following instructions

-Processing difficulties

-Memory problems

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Outreach services are provided by some local special schools. The support mainstream schools with personalised strategies for children, often linked with learning difficulties, autism, ADHD and challenging behaviours. They often support schools with children who may need an EHCP.

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The school nurse can conduct a hearing test in school for your child. Ask for a referral form. Vision tests are done at local eyesight centres such as Specsavers.

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At CLP we have a specialist teacher called Nicky Lawrence who can assess children for cognition and learning difficulties such as dyslexia. She provides a report to offer support to both families and school.

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Educational Psychologists (EP) support schools and parents with learning and behaviours, in order to support children with accessing learning within school. They produce a report with recommendations that can be helpful for both school and parents. If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) they will always be involved with your child.

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          External professionals who may be involved 

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          External professionals who may be involved 

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SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)

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SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)

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St Clement's and Bethany SEND Team includes Mrs Jo Wilson and Mrs Jemma Sturgeon.

Our door is always open and we will always be happy to talk with you. You can talk to them:

- On the gate in the mornings and after school

- By making an appointment via the office or through the school website (on the contact form)

- Booking a slot during one of the SENCO Surgery Sessions

-Phoning 01202 393570 and if not available they will get back to you

- Emailing stclements@coastalpartnership.co.uk and ask for your email to be forwarded to Mrs Sturgeon and Mrs Wilson

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SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)

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Your child's class teacher is always your first port of call. Please talk to them and highlight your concerns. Make an appointment to see the teacher at a mutually convenient time and bring any questions or worries you have. Your concerns may be regarding academic progress, social interactions, communication or behaviours.