SEND Information

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SEND Information

My name is Angela Croft and I am the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) at Waverton. I will be available most Tuesdays, if you would like to see me. Please phone the office with a time and date that suits you or e-mail me at the address below and I will get back to you.

senco@waverton.cheshire.sch.uk

If you have any worries or concerns about your child do not hesitate to contact school.

Our SEND Governor is Tracy Littler, contact email below.

chair@waverton.cheshire.sch.uk

At Waverton Primary School, we are proud to promote a challenging progressive curriculum where learning enables all children to fulfil their potential. We value the abilities and achievements of all pupils, and are committed to providing the best possible environment for learning. All children have equal opportunity to access the curriculum and environment, including those with special educational needs and disability (SEND), so they can develop physically, intellectually, and emotionally at a pace which is suited to their individual needs and disability in order to realise their full potential.

Our SENCo works alongside our teachers, children, parents, and wider external professionals to ensure that children at Waverton with SEND achieve their very best in their education, and that our children learn the skills required for successful transition into adulthood.

What is the 'Local Offer?'

Chester and Cheshire West provide a local offer for children with SEND on their webpage Livewell. This is where you will find information and services in one place. This site is run jointly by both Cheshire West and Chester Council and local NHS partners as part of the Cheshire West Integrated Care Partnership programme.

Please follow the link:

Live Well Cheshire West and Chester

From 1st September 2014 a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice was introduced. Click the link below for further information:

SEND Code of practice 0-25

How will Waverton staff support my child?

• All children are provided with 'Quality First Teaching', please see our SEND policy and Information Report for further information
• Teachers will use adaptations such as explicit instruction, cognitive and metacognition strategies, flexible grouping, scaffolding and technology 
• Waverton follow a graduated approach to SEND and ensure that children are supported at the correct level for example, first concerns, SEN support or EHCP. 
• Children with special needs have a SEN profile, outlining targets and strategies to support your child to achieve high quality outcomes
• SEN targets are reviewed regularly with the child and shared with parents
• The school SENCo is in regular contact with outside agencies, including the Educational Psychologist, Autism Team, Speech and Language and the Local Authority, please see the attached files
• If a child requires Speech and Language support, school will act upon advice given by therapists and support will be given by specially trained teaching assistants
• Children identified as needing extra support will have targeted interventions put in place
• Some children may require further support and interventions as advised by outside agencies
• Children with a Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) will have short term targets carefully tailored to address their next steps in learning in order to secure their long term EHCP targets

How will I know how my child is doing and how will you help me to support my child's learning? 

• Children’s progress is shared with parents throughout the year during parents’ evenings
• We have an open door policy at Waverton and welcome parents to come in and discuss their child if they have any concerns, with the class teacher or the SENCo
• If teachers have concerns they will contact parents to discuss them and listen to any concerns that you may have too
• Waverton has an anti-bullying policy and deals with any incidents seriously
• The class teacher or SENCo will speak to you regarding any referrals to outside agencies to support your child’s learning
• Education plans (SEN support plans /EHCP implementation/top up) are discussed and reviewed with parents
• Children with a EHCP will also have an annual review with all relevant professionals
• All children are tracked using the school’s data tracking
• Annual reports are written for every child
• The voices and views of children at Waverton are valued. Children have class representatives on the school council.

What support will there be for my child's well-being?

• We aim to meet the needs of each individual and offer different levels of support.
• We ensure that all children are supported socially and pastorally by teaching staff and teaching assistants who know the children well
• We offer a wide range of activities within school to support their social and emotional development such as school visits, educational trips, and links with the community and residential trips in Year 4 and Year 6
• PSHE (Physical, social and health education) is delivered as part of the curriculum across the whole school.
• For children needing more targeted support - we have a range of well-being interventions that can be used in school to support specific needs, for example ELSA, Lego Therapy, Drawing and talking and sand therapy etc. 
• Zones of Regulation are taught and used in each class
• Assemblies are held during which we discuss emotions and British values

Where can I find further help and support about mental health and wellbeing ?

• Please visit the following websites for expert advice and support -  
• My Mind is an NHS website, run by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership CAMHS. This site has been developed for everyone interested in the mental health and well-being of children and young people across Cheshire and Wirral.
• The Children's Society is a charity that works hard in several different areas to support young people. They have lots of support and guidance on their website. 
• MIND is a charity that supports mental health and promotes positive well being
• NHS Every Mind Matters Take a look at the NHS support and guidance around having a healthy mind. 
• Young Minds supporting you and your mental health 

How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child will receive? 

• These decisions are made in consultation with class teacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Decisions are based upon termly tracking of pupil progress and as a result of assessments by outside agencies
• During their school life, if further concerns are identified due to the pupil’s lack of progress or well-being then other interventions will be arranged
• Waverton does have a complaints procedure in place. Details of this can be obtained from Mrs Cartwright, the headteacher, or from the school website

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