Special Educational Needs
Our SEND Policy (see below) outlines the framework for Rochford Primary and Nursery School to meet its duty and obligation to provide a high quality education to all of its pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and to do everything it can to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Through successful implementation of this policy, the school aims to:
Eliminate discrimination
Promote equal opportunities
Foster good relationships between pupils with SEND and pupils without SEND
Work with the Local Authority within the following principles which underpin this policy:
Involve children, parents/carers and young people in decision-making
Identify children’s and young people’s needs
Ensure there is collaboration between education, health and social care services to provide support
Offer high quality provision to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND
Offer greater choice and control for young people and parents/carers over their support.
SEND Information
SEND Information Report 2024-25
Essex County Council SEND Information
Changes to the Assessment Process
Please see the link above regarding the changes to the Education, Health and Care Plan assessment process within Essex.
Please see the above link for access to Essex's local offer and a wealth of information about supporting SEND in Essex.
Information about Local Groups, Charities and Drop Ins
MyOTAS - My Own Space and Time - a charity to support and provide activities for neurodivergent children and young people and their families. Children do not need a diagnosis to access their support and services.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/myotas
Years 4,5 & 6 met Darren today who told them all about Kaos Youth Club. This is a great place to meet new friends, try new activities and have fun. Each child has been given a 'Golden Ticket' for a free milkshake when they go to the club. At only £3 a session, the club sounds like a fantastic place to hang out and try something new. SEND Drop In Sessions
Mega Centre Rayleigh Support for Parents
SEND Bridge Newsletter
The SEND Bridge newsletter is for Essex families who have children with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND). The monthly newsletter brings together relevant information and news, including:
education
health
social care
parent carer support
activities and things to do.
Access the link below to sign up:
https://send.essex.gov.uk/contacts/stay-date-send-bridge-newsletter
Mega Centre: we work with families, parents, children and young people who might need a little support or friendship, someone to come alongside them to help weather the storms that life sometimes throws at us and just some fun and relaxing times to have together as a family. We support families who have a child with any additional need, young parents, new parents (after all, children do not come with a manual!), parents of teenagers – all through one to one meetings over a tea or coffee, parenting sessions, groups and family fun sessions.
If you have a query or complaint regarding your child and the support they receive for their special educational need or disability please initially contact the class teacher, either on the playground at the end of the school day or via the School Office. This query will then be discussed and resolved or passed on to the SEND and Inclusion Lead.
If you feel this issue has not been dealt with sufficiently, or you still need further advice, please inform the Headteacher.
