SEND | Hill Top Primary Academy

Inclusion & SEND

SENCO - Miss Laura Monaghan (NASENCO)

Headteacher - Mrs Joanne Lancaster (NASENCO)

‘Hill Top Primary Academy is committed to offering an inclusive environment which celebrates the strengths and diversity of our children’s needs. We believe that all children, including those identified as having special educational needs, have a common entitlement to an accessible curriculum that enables every child to thrive and reach their full potential’

Zoom:

Search:

SEND Local Offer

Reviewed (annually) September 2024

Frequently asked questions from parents and carers:

Click on a question below to see answers (Available to download on side bar)

What do I do if I think my child or young person may have special educational needs?

How will school support my child or young person’s learning?

How will the curriculum be matched to my child or young person’s needs?

How accessible is the school?

How will I know how well my child or young person is doing and how will you help me support my child’s learning?

What support will there be for my child’s overall well –being and social, emotional and behavioural development?

What services and expertise are available or accessed by the school, including staff with specific specialist knowledge/qualifications?

What training and development is completed by staff supporting those with SEND?

How will my child be included in activities outside the classroom?

How will the school help children and young people transfer to the next phase of education?

How are the school’s resources/funding allocated and matched to children’s needs?

How are parents and carers involved in the school?

Who can I contact for further information?

Click above to access the new Neurodiversity Hub

Useful links to support your child at home with their learning

BBC SEND parents toolkit

thttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c5vpkq13gpxt

AET - Resources and guides for parents

https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/parents

CAMHS - Resources to help with emotional well being needs

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1FyYv8AVzYRdMVAAyqDhCRQaVWkaMVXNjLD-WxWCWtkYTBhWVKrP2v5X8

National Autistic Society - The leading UK charity for autistic people and their families

https://www.autism.org.uk/

Key Documents

SENDIASS support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers.

They do this by providing a free, impartial and confidential service through their website and online resources. Parents can also contact them through their helpline.

https://sendiass.leeds.gov.uk/

Telephone: 01133785020

Please see the One minute guide below for a summary

Zoom:

Search:

Children and Families Act 2014

The Children and Families Act 2014 brought together changes to legislation around services for vulnerable children, young people and families. The provisions in the Act which relate to special educational needs and disability (SEND) came into force in
September 2014.

Please see the One minute guide below for a summary

Zoom:

Search:

Zoom:

Search:

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 2014

Zoom:

Search: