SEND
Welcome to our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) page. At Ashcombe Primary School, we believe every child is unique and deserves the best possible support to thrive. We are committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children can succeed. For detailed information about SEND at Ashcombe, please see our Information Report linked below.
The report contains information about the following:
Our Approach to Teaching Learners with SEN.
How does Ashcombe School identify particular Special Educational Needs of a child?
How will the school support my child’s additional needs?
What support will there be for improving the emotional and social development of children with additional needs?
How will the school monitor my child’s progress?
The SEN information report is a working document and is reviewed every year.
Meet Our SEND Team
We have a dedicated team to support children with SEND:
- Miss Evans – SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator)
- Mrs Sarah Bridge – Deputy SENDCo
- Mrs Thompson – Pastoral Lead
- Mrs Francis, Mrs Selway and Mrs Young – Learning Mentors
- Mrs Katie Robertson and Mrs Jennifer Duffield – SEND Governors
You can contact us via the school office at (01934) 620141 or through the 'Contact Us' page on our website.
KMAT SEND Policy and Inclusion Report
Useful Links
https://www.kaleidoscopemat.co.uk/list-of-mat-policies.html (all the centralised MAT policies
http://www.supportiveparents.org.uk
SUPPORTIVE PARENTS provides information, advice and support to parents, children and young people about SEND
https://www.bridgingthegap.ltd
An independent community interest company who provide a wide range of workshops for parents/carers of children as well as young people with complex needs or disabilities
The leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Aspergers) and their families.
https://www.familylives.org.uk
FAMILY LIVES a national family support charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life
https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/.../disabled-childrens-family-network/
Disabled Children's Family Network - North Somerset Council. The network provides information about activities, events and support groups for sensory or learning disability, autistic spectrum disorder, Down's syndrome
NSPCC the UK leading children’s charity preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover
https://www.nspcwt.org/what-we-do
NSPCWT
North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are the local parent carer forum, supporting parents & carers of children/young people between the ages of 0-25 that have an emerging need, additional need and/or disability.
You can also contact them via admin@nspcwt.org or tel: 01934 440844 to access support.
ADDISS The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. Providing people friendly information and resources to anyone who needs assistance
contact - the charity for families with disabled children- supporting families, bringing families together and helping families take action for others
CEREBRA - Help and support for families where a child has a brain condition.
IPSEA is a charity that helps parents and professionals to support children with SEN and disabilities.
North Somerset Local Offer link
North Somerset Directory
Advice Service Autism
North Somerset autism advice service runs every second Wednesday of the month, for children who have been formally diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Post-diagnostic support group; Anxiety management, Relaxation; Problem solving.
'We Can' is a guide for parents and carers about services for children and young people 0 - 19 years with additional needs in North Somerset you child is assessed as being eligible for support from North Somerset Council, representatives from Springboard
Downloadable Documents:
SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years, GOV.UK – DfE January 2015 PDF