Whilst our special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) policy and practice follow the SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years (January 2015), our underlying approach is that:

• every child has a right to learn and fully participate in the curriculum

• every teacher is a teacher of SEND
• every leader is a leader of SEND

We aim to identify children’s learning and social and emotional difficulties at an early stage, and we endeavour to work with you to help support each child.

Once a child is identified as having difficulties accessing learning or experiencing barriers due to their social, emotional or mental health needs, the school will support them through a variety of strategies. This may involve external agencies.

Children with complex needs may require an educational health care plan (EHC plan). The child may then be recognised as receiving SEND support and may be placed on our special educational needs register.

We also know that needs can change over time.

When and How to Raise a Concern

If you are worried about any aspect of your child’s development or educational needs or any aspect of their provision and/or progress, please raise your concerns with your child’s class teacher. They should always be your first point of contact.

If you require further information or your concerns remain, you may also contact the wider SEND staff team.

SEND Team

SEND Coordinator (SENDCo): Mrs McGuiness

Availability: Monday to Thursday

SEND Link Governor: Mrs E Every

Tel: 01353 612780 (school office)

Email: SENDCo@elystjohns.cambs.sch.uk