SEND at Riverside School
We want ALL pupils at Riverside to feel happy and settled and make the very best progress possible.
For many pupils, this is about good classroom differentiation.
For some, they require carefully planned and individualised provision, which may include small group interventions and at times one-to-one coaching and support.
Helping to make this happen is Mrs Deakin, Inclusion Manager and Jo Brown-Bolton., Assistant to The Inclusion Manager.
SEND information report 2024-2025
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Accessibility Plan
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Equalities Action Plan 2024-2025
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SEND Local offer
All North Yorkshire maintained schools have a similar approach to meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). They are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils, whatever their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school. The Local Authority publishes its Local Offer which provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place.
North Yorkshire County Council have published their local offer for children and families from 0-25. This outlines what is available for children and young people with SEND in our Local Authority.
All schools are required to provide information to parents on how to seek additional support beyond that which is ‘normally available’ for their child.
The main aim of the local offer is to enable families to see readily the support they can expect locally without having to struggle to find the information. If there is any information that you would like to know that is not on the website then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Nicola Deakin (Inclusion Manager) at schooloffice@rs.starmat.uk.
You can find out more on the local authority website which includes a wealth of information relating to inclusion and SEND: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/send-local-offer (local-offer)
How we determine when a child has SEND:
There are 4 areas of need according to the 2014 Code of Practice:
- Cognition and Learning
- Social, Mental and Emotional health
- Communication and Interaction
- Sensory and/or Physical Needs
Children are assessed regularly to ensure that they are making the expected progress. Some children may need extra help and support. The class teacher is usually the first person to notice that the child needs this extra help. If this is the case then they will ask for a meeting with the SENDCo to discuss strategies that may support the child. If these strategies are not working and the child is becoming significantly behind their peers in any area, then a discussion with parents/carers about the possibility of putting the child on the SEN register will take place.
Once a discussion has taken place, a final decision will be made by parents/carers, the class teacher and the SENDCo regarding the next appropriate steps.
SEND provision, resources and services:
We ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND, are treated equally and have access to the full range of our provision. Sometimes, this means that we make reasonable adjustments to what we do so that we can provide appropriate access.
We are happy to discuss individual access requirements and adapt our Accessibility Plan as required so that it meets the needs of all of our children.
At present in school we have:
- All classes are at ground level. We have the capacity to move classes so that the year group is always accessible for the child.
- Doors at low level that are fully accessible
- An accessible toilet
- A gradual ramp between levels in our outdoor environment
- We can provide a translation service for those parents whose first language is not English
- Some classrooms and corridors are carpeted to reduce noise for the hearing impaired
- Parking at the entrance of school which is accessible for all staff & visitors.
- We can access specialist equipment if required.
We also have access to:
- Speech and language therapists
- Educational Psychologists
- Parent Support Advisers
- Enhanced Mainstream schools for specific learning difficulties, communication and interaction and BESD
- Specialist teachers for hearing and visually impaired children
Should you need to complain about the services provided by Riverside Primary School in regard to SEND, please refer to the complaints policy
Useful links:
Click here to download the DfE SEND Code of Practice - January 2015
Click here to download the STARMAT Complaints Policy
USEFUL CONTACTS FOR PARENTS/CARERS:
SENDIASS North Yorkshire is a service for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND) as well as young people themselves. It is impartial, which means it is not bias and gives confidential information, advice and support. They may also be able to put you in touch with other organisations or parent support groups.
Parent Carer Forum for North Yorkshire, supports families with children and young people (0-25 years old) with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
ADDISS provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance.
The NAS exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
Special Needs Jungle offers parent led information, resources and informed opinion about children and young people 0-25.
The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. They are working to achieve a dyslexia friendly society for all.
I CAN is the charity that helps children with speech and language difficulties across the UK. The charity works to create a society where their special needs are recognised, understood and met, so that they have the same opportunities in life as other children.
Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
The Compass Phoenix service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing and mental health by strengthening the range of mental health support available to children and young people.
Contact Us:
Should you wish to further discuss any aspect of what you have read on the website, please feel free to arrange a meeting with:
Mrs Nicola Deakin, Inclusion Manager
Mrs Jo Brown-Bolton, Assistant to The inclusion Manager
Mr Nick Styles, Headteacher
Contact can be made via the school office on 01937 832899 or via email at schooloffice@rs.starmat.uk
Parents can also access SENDIASS – the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services. The SENDIASS Coordinators can offer impartial advice and support which could include making a home visit to listen to any concerns you may have, or attend meetings with you. They may also be able to put you in touch with other organisations or parent support groups.
A SENDIASS Co-ordinator can be contacted through North Yorkshire on 0845 034 9469.
