External Support Services
Specialist Interventions recommended by outside agencies
When your child has been identified by the SENCo or class teacher as needing some specialist outside advice in order to support them successfully, the school will refer your child for assessment from a local authority or central service. The school will not be able to access outside agencies without your permission. Once referred, a specialist will assess your child and make recommendations. Outside support agencies include:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Educational Psychology
- Child Development Centre
- Behaviour Support Services
- Child and Family Consultation Service
- Complex Needs and Dyslexia Service
- Language, Communication and Interaction Service
Further information on support services can be found on the link below:
http://senddirectory.newham.gov.uk/Service.aspx
Medication
If a child has a medical need then a detailed health care plan is compiled by a Trainee Head Teacher (THT) or the school nurse in consultation with the parents/carers. Health care plans are discussed and shared with all staff who work with the pupil. Health Care Plans are updated annually or sooner, if the needs of a pupil change.
Staff are trained to deal with specific conditions such as Asthma, Sickle cell, Epilepsy, Diabetes and allergies. Medication prescribed by doctors for these conditions are administered under the guidelines of the Health Care Plan. Medications need to have the pharmacist’s sticker on them, which clearly states the child’s name and the medication dosage.
SEND Policy
On the school website is a copy of the school Inclusion policy which has a section on special educational needs and disabilities. You can access the policy at http://www.kaizen.newham.sch.uk/Non-Curriculum
Click on inclusion policy 2017-18.
Where can I get information on the provision made through the local authority?
The Local Authority Local Offer
The Children and Families Bill was enacted in 2014. From this date, Local Authorities and schools are required to publish and keep under review information about services they expect to be available for the children and young people with Special Education Needs (SEN) aged 0-25.
The intention of the Local Offer is to improve choice and transparency for families. It will also be an important resource for parents in understanding the range of services and provision in the local area.
For information on our Local Offer see link on website or click on the below link:
Further information on Newham’s Local Offer, can be found on Newhams website
http://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/What-is-the-local-offer.aspx
What should I do if I have a concern about the provision my child’s additional needs or the provision he/she is receiving?
If you have a concern in the first instance you can speak to Leighanne Walker, the Senco. A meeting will be held to discuss your concerns more formally.
If you feel the issue is not resolved and you remain concerned, you should arrange an appointment to discuss your concerns with Barb Sims, Head of School.
If you still remain concerned, you should arrange an appointment to discuss your concerns with the Headteacher, Rebekah Iiyambo,
Any formal complaint should be put in writing to the Chair of Governor, Chris Brown
Please click on the link below to see our LOCAL OFFER
http://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/What-is-the-local-offer.aspx
Please click on the below link to see the Newham Local Authority LOCAL OFFER
http://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/What-is-the-local-offer.aspx