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Welcome to the SEN Parent/Carer Forum

Welcome to the SEN Parent/Carer Forum. Lesley Yates – Assistant Headteacher : SEN and Personalised Learning Mailene Graham – Senior SENCo Ken Hadley – SEN Link Governor. Main aims of the Forum:. To seek parents`/carers 'views about SEN provision at St-Michaels and how it can be improved

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Welcome to the SEN Parent/Carer Forum

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  1. Welcome to the SEN Parent/Carer Forum Lesley Yates – Assistant Headteacher : SEN and Personalised Learning Mailene Graham – Senior SENCo Ken Hadley – SEN Link Governor

  2. Main aims of the Forum: • To seek parents`/carers 'views about SEN provision at St-Michaels and how it can be improved • To involve parents/carers in decisions about SEN provision • To provide information about the new SEN reforms • To provide information about where advice and support is available in the local area • To provide opportunities to share experiences with other parents/carers • To maybe make new friends !

  3. The new SEN and Disability Code of Practice main changes : • Covers 0-25 age range and includes guidance related to disabled children as well as those with SEN • Clearer focus on participation of CYP and their parents/carers in decision making at individual and strategic levels • Strong focus on high aspirations and improving outcomes for CYP • Includes guidance on publication of the Local Offer

  4. Includes new guidance for a graduated approach to identify CYP with SEN (assess-plan-do-review) supported by the subject teacher • School Action/School Action Plus replaced by `SEN Support` • Education, Health and Care Plans replace statements and Learning Difficulty Assessments (LDA`S) if needed • Greater focus on enabling CYP to succeed and effectively transition to adulthood • Information provided under Equality Act 2010 • Focuses on outcomes and preparing for adulthood • All CYP with SEND should have access to specialist support when this is needed

  5. 4 categories of need • Communication and interaction • Cognition and learning • Social, emotional and mental health difficulties • Sensory and / or physical needs

  6. How does the school decide if my son/daughter needs to be on the SEN register? • Criteria includes: • Came from primary school on the register • Working below expected levels in literacy: Year 7 (below 3c) Year 8 (below 3a)Year 9(below 4c) • Reading age of below 9 years 6 months • Lack of expected progress( 2 sub-levels over an academic year) • Physical need : e.g. HI or VI • Communication difficulties (e.g. involvement of Speech and Language Therapy) • Social, emotional or mental health needs (e.g. involvement of CAMHS, Mentoring, Shield)

  7. If my son/daughter is identified as `SEN Support` what help will they get ? • This could include: • Teaching staff made aware of needs; will differentiate curriculum, resources • Some LSP support in identified lessons • Interventions in school • Referral to outside agencies • Possibility of a request for an EHC Plan where appropriate • Examination access arrangements

  8. Parent/Carer Forum • Meets every half-term • Date of the next meeting: Tuesday 7th July 2015 1.45-2.45 pm • Check the school website for full details

  9. `Drop- in session` • You now have the opportunity if you wish to speak individually to: • SENCo with responsibility for years 9/10- Mrs Lesley Yates • SENCo with responsibility for years 7/8 – Mrs Mailene Graham • Ken Hadley – SEN Link Governor

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