Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

We believe that every child who attends our Academy is unique, and aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is inclusive for all. We are committed to developing cultures, policies and practices that are inclusive. Systems are in place to identify when children have barriers to learning, followed by specific interventions to help children overcome these barriers. This practice of personalising learning applies to all children. For academically more able children, this means provision of appropriate challenge to develop their particular talents. Where children are identified as needing additional support in any aspect, the academy follows the 2014 SEND Code of Practice. This ensures that each child’s needs are individually and appropriately catered for, and that any relevant outside agencies will become involved in providing guidance and support. The key principles of the code of practice are:

• The participation of children, their parents and young people in decision making
•  The early identification of children and young people’s need and early intervention to           provide support
•  Greater choice and control for young people and parents over support
• Collaboration between education, health and social care services to provide support
• High quality provision to meet the needs of children with SEN

Local Authorities are required to publish information on the provision that they expect to be available across education, health and social care for children and young people in their area who have SEN or are disabled, including those who do not have Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. 

Warwickshire's Local Offer for SEND brings together information about education, health and care services for children and young people from 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities.  It can be accessed here: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/send

This NHS page provides information about different SEN conditions. There are also links to other relevant and useful pages:

https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Childrenwithalearningdisability/Pages/Education.aspx

The academy SEND information report and SEND policy are available on our policies page here.

The school's SENDCo is Suzanne Marson, who holds the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination. Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you would like to discuss any aspect of SEND. 

Warwickshire SENDIAS (Special Education Needs Information Advice and Support Services) supports parents and carers of all Warwickshire children with special educational needs and disabilities, from 0 - 25 years of age.  It is a free, confidential and impartial service for parents and carers, children and young people up to 25 years.  Warwickshire SENDIAS offers independent support for parents and families who have children and young people with a SEND.  We also provide this independent advice directly to young peoples aged 16 to 25 years with a SEND.

How does the service work?

The type and range of support offered includes:

• Information regarding the local offer, local policy and SEN/disability law from independently trained staff;
• Advice for parents/carers, children and young people on gathering, understanding and interpreting information and applying it to their own situation;
• Personalisation of personal budgets;
• Information on the county council's processes for resolving disagreements, its complaints procedures and means of redress;
• Signposting children, young people and parents to alternative and additional sources of local and national information, advice and support;

Who is the service for?

The service is for parents who have a child/children up to the age of 25 that has/have Special Educational Needs and young people aged 16-25 who have Special Educational Needs young people 16 and over can access the service in their own right or with the support of their parents.

For more information please visit  www.kids.org.uk/SENDIASS

Support for families with children who have SEND

Warwickshire SENDIASS - (Special Education Needs Information Advice and Support Services) supports parents and carers of all Warwickshire children with special educational needs and disabilities, from 0 - 25 years of age. It is a free, confidential and impartial service for parents and carers, children and young people up to 25 years. Warwickshire SENDIAS offers independent support for parents and families who have children and young people with a SEND. https://www.kids.org.uk/warwickshire-sendiass-front-page

Support for ASD/ADHD

Information and Advice for Neurodivergent People and their Families: https://dimensions.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/Documents/Information%20and%20Advice%20for%20Neurodivergent%20People%20and%20their%20Families.pdf

Here are some websites for support and information about ASD:

https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/parents 

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families/parenting-support/4 

Rugby Autism Support Group  

Rugby Autism Network is a registered charity. The organisation aims to support parents helping them to do their best and enabling families to enjoy more quality time together. They organise events which offer a chance for parents and carers to get to know each other. Gatherings such as breakfast support meetings with occasional guest speakers, autism friendly activities and opportunities for the children to make new friends. Details can be found on the Rugby Autism Network Events page https://www.rugbyautismnetwork.co.uk/ or contact admin@rugbyautismnetwork.co.uk 

Autism based Parenting Programmes are now available by booking through Eventbrite (12 weeks) http://childrenandfamilies.eventbrite.com

- CASP - child autism support program, for parents with children aged 4 - 12yrs   

- TASP - teenage autism support program, for parents with a young person 13-18yrs  

For Autism awaiting diagnosis or diagnosed:    

Children's Community Autism Support Service (CCASS) https://cwmind.org.uk/autism-support-services or https://cwmind.org.uk/autism-resources/

-Understanding what a diagnosis of autism means to a child  

-Maintaining & improving engagement with education  

-Strengthening family relationship  

-Preventing escalation of mental health issues & reducing behaviours of concern  

-Increasing resilience & improving health & wellbeing  

-Developing independent living skills & managing life transitions  

-Accessing the community & socialising 

Act for Autism- https://actforautism.co.uk/ 

-have workshops on the autistic spectrum, 

-seminars relating to autism  

-coaching 

-projects   

-films 

Girl with the Curly hair/Boy with Spikey Hair https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/- has books, animation, courses and training for parents and young people.

Young Minds on Autism & Mental health -https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/mental-health-conditions/autism-and-mental-health/

Young Minds on ADHD and mental health https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/adhd/

The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity - an integrated health and education service https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

Children with Disabilities Team (CWDT) Consultation https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwdt-qa-30-minute-consultation-tickets-102662606620