At Gilmorton Chandler C of E primary school we aim for all pupils to become happy, confident learners so that they can progress and reach their full potential and achieve their best outcomes. 

Every child is unique.  Some children may have individual needs that may affect their learning. Some children may need extra support with their learning and here at Gilmorton Chandler  we strive to provide the best nurture and support to help give children the necessary skills to help them reach age expected standards. 

Support is provided through individual and group sessions which may be delivered both in or out of the classroom. There is a dedicated team of staff who deliver targeted intervention groups and children will be monitored closely to look at progress and what special support they need. Some children will also be part of the schools Special Educational Needs (SEN) register which provides personalised targets to work on primary areas of need. The school aspires to maintain close links with parents and to provide appropriate support based upon the views of staff, parents and the child.

 

The Gilmorton Chandler  SEND Offer

What does Gilmorton Chandler C of E primary school offer children with special educational needs or disabilities?

 

Local Offer: Support for SEND at Leicestershire county council

 

https://www.sendiassleicestershire.org.uk/leicestershire-local-offer#:~:text=The%20Leicestershire%20Local%20Offer%20gives%20children%20and%20young,Leicestershire.%20It%20is%20delivered%20by%20Leicestershire%20County%20Council.

 

Please see SEND information report attached for detailed information. 

 

What happens if my child has difficulty learning?

When pupils are Identified as having barriers to learning, the following professionals will liase with you to explain their difficulties. This usually starts with the Class Teacher, who then requests for the SENDCO (Special  Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator) to be involve. Parents/ Carers play a huge role in helping the school understand their children’s needs and guidance might be sort from the previous school or nursery setting, outside agencies and the Senior Leadership team. 

 

What if a parent or teacher has concerns about a child's learning:

This flow diagram shows what happens if a parent or teacher has concerns about a child’s learning. Parents are encouraged to talk to their child’s teacher or make an appointment to see the SENDCo directly.

 

Provision

The Gilmorton Chandler C of E primary school SEND offer - what can we offer children with SEND:

 

• Universal Provision
• Quality first teaching
• TA support
• Pastoral support through our ELSA (Emotional literacy assistant)
• An adaptive curriculum/extension activities
• Visual timetables/individual workstations
• Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
• Speech and language therapy
• Autism Outreach
• Behaviour Outreach
• Educational Psychology Service
• Visual and Hearing Impairment service
• Occupational Therapy service
• Community Paediatricians
• Play therapy team

 

We implement SEND support through the Graduated Approach, as per the SEND Code of Practice, 2015. The Graduated approach is the cycle of assess, plan, do and review. This means your child’s targets and regularly being reviewed to ensure current and further barriers are being addressed promptly. 

 

How will the curriculum be matched to my child's needs? 

If your child has SEND then they may require support that is 'additional to and different' from the rest of the class. This does not necessarily mean that they will need to be taught outside the classroom. Teachers adapt learning activities so that all children can access them. Teachers use a range of different strategies to support children in order from them to be included in the learning and activities with their peers.

 

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the provision for children with SEND:

Role of the SENDCo in plan/do/review

Arrangements for monitoring individuals progress

Review meetings and pupil progress meetings.

Regular assessment arrangements

Provision Maps

Individual learning and behaviour plans

TA training and monitoring

Recording interventions and outcomes

GDFT quality assurance arrangements - SEND audits and reviews

 

If you would like to discuss our school’s offer or an aspect of our SEND provision then please arrange an appointment to speak with our SEND Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Simons, by contacting the school office in person, by telephone (on 01455 552 343), or by email at office@gilmortonchandler.leics.sch.uk