SEND at Bishop Chavasse School by Mrs Abdullah

Mainstream Core Standards

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A summary for parents and carers on the Mainstream Core Standards which explains the guidance given to schools when supporting children with SEND.

The SEND Local Offer

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The Local Offer is for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged between 0 and 25 years. The ‘SEND Information Hub’ details support services available to children in our local area.

Local Inclusion Forum Team (LIFT)

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Information on what happens when your child is referred to the Specialist Teaching and Learning Service (STLS) at our local LIFT meetings.

The Development of Speech & Language

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Information on the parent’s role in developing language and communication skills.

The Four Areas of SEND

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The definition of disability and categories of need are explained further in our SEND Policy and Information Report on our school website.

Developmental Language Disorder

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Two children in every classroom will have undiagnosed Developmental Language Disorder. As well as constant teacher monitoring, all of our pupils are screened using Language Link in their Reception Year. In this short video children and adults talk about their experiences of having Developmental Language Disorder.

High Needs Funding

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Some of our pupils may be eligible for a High Needs Funding application. This is a complex process involving a series of ‘assess, plan, do, and review’ cycles to monitor the level of provision necessary for all children to thrive. Find information on the process here.

Assess, plan, do, review

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More information on how we track the achievement of pupils with SEND using assess, plan, do, review (APDR) cycles is available in our SEND Policy and Information Report on our school website.

SEND Code of Practice

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The SEND Code of Practice is a Government document detailing how schools should respond to pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Information Support and Advice Kent (IASK)

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IASK provide free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support about special educational needs and disabilities for parents and carers.

Space To Be Me

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Autism Spectrum Condition/ Disorder

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Hearing Impairment

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ICAN

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Information about the children’s communication charity ICAN.

Afasic.org.uk

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Speech Sound Difficulties

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This page contains some useful information on the development of speech sounds in children and some clips of speech and language therapists giving practical advice on ways to help your child’s speech to develop at home.

Stammering

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Emotional Health & Well-being

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Kent School Health is available to support children, young people and their families.

Cued Articulation

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Some of our pupils in Early Years are beginning to learn Cued Articulation; a set of hand cues to help children know which part of the mouth and throat sounds are made from.

Specialist Teaching and Learning Service

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ADHD Foundation

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National Autistic Society

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Supporting a child who has anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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Childhood Bereavement Network

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Salus Group

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Supporting children to deal with challenges they may face, such as, domestic abuse and online safety.

Slideaway

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Slideaway is a wonderful charity who can work with our pupils and their families who experience bereavement.

Dyslexia

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The Three Ds: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia & Developmental Coordination Disorder.

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All teachers at Bishop Chavasse School have been trained by an Educational Psychologist on strategies to support pupils who have literacy difficulties or Dyslexia.

Support from the Occupational Therapy Team around Sensory Processing

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When children have Sensory Processing difficulties it can make it hard for them to happily join in with everyday activities. They may react differently to smells, sound, textures and touch. Follow the link for the new self-referral process if you require support with Sensory Processing difficulties.

Children's Therapies Advice Line

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Children's Therapies Advice Line

An advice Line was opened in September 2022 to parents and professionals who would like advice from an Speech and Language Therapist, a Physiotherapist or an Occupational Therapist about any child not currently known to the Kent Children’s Therapies service.

Clinicians are able to provide you with advice, sign-posting to further information, or they may recommend a referral for a fuller assessment.

The Advice Line is open on 0300 123 7004, Monday to Friday, between the following hours:

· Speech and Language Therapy – 10.00-12.30 and 13.30-15.30

· Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy – 9.30-12.00 OR 14.00-16.30

Support for separated or divorced parents

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Cygnet Course for parents of children who have ASC/ASD

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Kent Handbook for Families (ADHD and Autism)

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Kent Resilience Hub

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Supporting young people to cope better with the pressures of everyday life.

Autism Education Trust

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Information, resources and training for parents.

All staff at Bishop Chavasse School have now completed the Autism Education Trust Professional Development Programme Training on 'Schools Making Sense of Autism'.

Managing Anxiety

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Webinar developed by Kent Educational Psychology Service with a focus on Anxiety Based School Avoidance.

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Waves of Intervention Model

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More information on how we use the Waves of Intervention Model to ensure that we meet all pupils' needs can be found in our SEND Policy and Information Report on our school website.

Kent Educational Psychology Service Parent Consultation Line

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Parents are able to access a free 30 minute phone/ video consultation with an Educational Psychologist.

Chill Zone at Woodlands Children's Centre

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Physiotherapy

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Paediatric physiotherapy advice and services to support with hypermobility and movement and co-ordination development.

Occupational Therapy

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General advice to support your child with:
- dressing and undressing
- meal times
- movement and co-ordination
- pre-writing and writing

Young Minds

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Guide for parents of supporting children who have ADHD

Nurture UK

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BCS is working towards gaining the Nurture UK award which aims to support schools in ensuring that every child and young person gets the support they need to have the best possible chance in life.