SEN Frequently Asked Questions
How does the school know if my child needs extra help?
What should I do if I think my child may have a special educational need or disability? Who can I contact for further information?
What is the SEN register?
What is an EHCP?
How will I know if the school is supporting my child? How will I know how my child is doing? How is student progress monitored?
How will the curriculum be matched to my child’s needs? How are the school’s resources allocated to these needs?
What do the learning support assistants do in the classroom to help my child?
What specialist services are accessed by the school?
How will you help me in supporting my child’s learning at home?
What support will there be for my child’s well-being?
What training does the staff supporting children and young people with SEND have?
How will my child be included in activities outside the classroom, including school trips?
How accessible is the school environment?
How will the school help prepare my child for transfer to high school?
What is the role of the SENCo?
Who can I contact for further information?
What do I do if I feel that my child is not receiving the support they require?
What do I do if I am still concerned that the issues have not been addressed appropriately?
For further information about provision for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities, advice can also be sought from Northumberland County Council.
Alison Bravey
Email: alison.bravey@northumberland.gov.uk
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Useful Links
http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
What should I do if I think my child may have a special educational need or disability? Who can I contact for further information?
What is the SEN register?
What is an EHCP?
How will I know if the school is supporting my child? How will I know how my child is doing? How is student progress monitored?
How will the curriculum be matched to my child’s needs? How are the school’s resources allocated to these needs?
What do the learning support assistants do in the classroom to help my child?
What specialist services are accessed by the school?
How will you help me in supporting my child’s learning at home?
What support will there be for my child’s well-being?
What training does the staff supporting children and young people with SEND have?
How will my child be included in activities outside the classroom, including school trips?
How accessible is the school environment?
How will the school help prepare my child for transfer to high school?
What is the role of the SENCo?
Who can I contact for further information?
What do I do if I feel that my child is not receiving the support they require?
What do I do if I am still concerned that the issues have not been addressed appropriately?
For further information about provision for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities, advice can also be sought from Northumberland County Council.
Alison Bravey
Email: alison.bravey@northumberland.gov.uk
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Useful Links
http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
