SEND
At Storrington Primary, we believe that every child should be able to take part in all activities on offer and enjoy the same experiences alongside their peers. It is important to us that every child is valued and their unique qualities recognised.
Educational Inclusion is about equal opportunities for all pupils. It pays particular attention to the provision for, and achievement of, different groups of pupils.
For some children there are occasions when further additional support may be needed to help them achieve their potential and special educational provision may be necessary. We acknowledge the individual needs of our children and employ strategies to meet these needs and support all children to enable them to achieve.
The term ‘Special Educational Needs’ is used to describe learning needs or disabilities that make it harder for children to learn than most children of the same age. Children with Special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are likely to need extra or different help from that given to other children their age. This help is known as special educational provision.
We provide appropriate support for children with additional needs through our teaching and support team. The majority of additional support takes place within the classroom; some children may be supported by a teaching assistant or other member of staff either individually or in a group.
Our Special Needs Policy and SEN Information Report provides information about how we support children with additional needs at Storrington. You can also view our Accessibility Plan here.
If you would like to discuss your child's provision, please contact or speak to your child's class teacher in the first instance before contacting a member of SLT and or the SENCO.
Graduated Response
Below outlines a snapshot from our SEN Information Report in how we set out our Graduated Response in line with the SEND Code of Practice 2014.
All of our teachers are familiar with SEND and are continually reviewing children's progress. If barriers to learning are identified the class teacher will explore a range of strategies through Quality First Teaching and the Ordinarily Available Provision to prevent holistic progress being compromised. If this still does not support a child's progress then the Graduated Response is followed to seek further support.
storrington graduated response.pdf
The document above shows the journey a child could take on their journey throughout the graduated response.
These are the 4 Broad Areas of Need as identified in the SEND Code of Practice. When a child reaches the Graduated Approach they will fall under one or a combination of these depending on their barriers to learning.
storrington inclusion paperwork.pdf
Above are some of the supporting documents your child may hold to support their barriers to learning.
All support throughout Storrington Primary follows an Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle or cycles in order to adjust to a child's barriers and success.
Other Useful Information
The SEND Local Offer provides information about the support available for children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
Find the SEND offer at: www.westsussex.gov.uk/localoffer. You can also email the team on localoffer@westsussex.gov.uk or phone 01243 777807 and ask for Local Offer. The SEND Local Offer team can provide information in an alternative format on request.
SEND Information, Advice and Support
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
Reaching Families West Sussex Parent Carer Forum West Sussex Mind
Mental Health Webinars / Support Links
Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is Mr T. Stevens, who can be contacted via the School Office on 01903 742047
