Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Overview

Southwold School prides itself on its ability to offer and successfully deliver a full curriculum that is inclusive to all children, irrespective of need. The Willows Resource base offers support to children with identified SEMH needs. In order to meet the individual needs of each child, a thorough and robust assessment procedure takes place on transition to ensure all staff have a clear and focused view on the child and their needs to provide them with a personalised and tailored curriculum.

All our teachers have the skills and knowledge needed in order to support children with a wide range of academic, physical, and social needs, co-ordinated by our dedicated and highly qualified SENCO. This may be in the form of classroom-based support or withdrawn support, often in small group or one-to-one sessions, using resources from within the school and from the support services within the authority.

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The school maintains very close working relationships with children, staff, parents, and other agencies. Indeed, partnership with parents is of the utmost importance. We encourage parents to discuss progress regularly with class teachers and with our special educational needs coordinator (SENCO).

The school and the governing body regularly review its provision for children with special needs and ensure that its staff are well prepared and trained. If you would like to discuss any issue regarding your child or special educational needs, please speak to our SENCO, Helen Wollington, who will be happy to provide both information and support.

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The White Horse Federation's SEND Policy can be found on our Policies & Procedures page.

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