The Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinators (SENDCo), job is to:

- oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy

- support the identification of children with special educational needs

- co-ordinate provision for children with SEN; liaise with parents of children with SEN

- liaise with other providers, outside agencies, and external agencies (e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, GPs, etc.)

- ensure that the school keeps the records of all pupils with SEN up to date 

- guarantee that the school’s attitude to inclusion is of paramount importance and the status of SEND in the school is always a priority on any agenda

If you would like to speak with the SENDCo about anything then please do so in any number of the following ways:

- make an appointment at the office and the SENDCo will get back to you

- call the school on 020 7328 2221 and the office will either put you through to the SENDCo or a message will be taken to call you back

- email the office directly at office@staprimary.org and your email will be forwarded to the SENDCo

Local Offer

Local Authorities (LA) and schools are required to publish and keep under review information about services they expect to be available for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) aged 0-25. This is called the ‘Local Offer’.

The intention of the Local Offer is to improve choice for families and will also be an important resource for parents in understanding the range of services and provision in the local area.

Our school is situated on the boundary of 3 different LAs, and currently we work with a total of 4 LAs. Please click on the links below and you will be taken to each LAs Local Offer.

Westminster

Camden

Brent

Barnet

USEFUL WEBSITES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SEND

• www.ipsea.org.uk – A useful site for free, legally based Special Education advice
• www.special-needs-kids.co.uk – An information directory for parents and carers
• www.widgit.com/resources - Symbolled resources for different topics and areas of life, including resources for fire safety and about visiting the doctors/dentists
• www.iassnetwork.co.uk – Advice and support for parents of children with SEN

WESTMINSTER PARENTS PARTICIPATION GROUP (WPPG)

WPPG are a group of parent carer volunteers working together as Make it Happen (WPPG). This parent led organisation (CIC) is for all Westminster parent and carers of children and adults with special educational needs and/or a disability (up to 25 years).

What do they do?

They create a space at their drop-in sessions where parents can meet together, ask questions, talk and feel listened to.

They can help you to access information, services and support.

They run 2 weekly drop-ins, information sessions and consultation events (term time only)

They create opportunities for parents to get involved and have their say about services such as health, social care and education. They have parent representatives who help to represent the views of parent carers to service providers. They also have an elected steering group that makes key decisions for the forum. 

If you would like to find out more please click here.

SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH ASD

(Autism Spectrum Disorder)

• www.autism.org.uk – The National Autistic Society website, the main UK charity for supporting people with ASD and their families (contains lots of useful advice and resources)
• www.attentionautism.com – For more information on Attention Autism and how you can support your child to develop attention and turn-taking skills
• www.autismuk.com – Lots of information on ASD
• www.autismspeaks.org – A comprehensive site, with a useful resource library
• www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/library_social_stories.html - A really useful set of social stories to share with children, covering topics ranging from coping with a new baby in the family to getting a haircut to making friends. The National Autistic Society website also provides guidance on writing your own personalised social stories

Supporting those with sensory issues around handwashing

SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH OT NEED (Occupational Therapy)