Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

In our most recent parent questionniare, parents were asked what the best thing about our SEND provision was ... 

“Very understanding and supportive.”

“Flexibility around send children and support provided to both children and parents.”

“The help that is provided to help my child progress”

“Very supportive”

 

Our Special Educational Needs Coordinators are Mrs Cartwright and Mrs Davey.

They can be contacted by phoning 01302 874536 or by emailing admin@bentleyhighst.elp.org.uk

Each half term, we host SEND surgeries where any family can book an appointment to speak to us. We will keep you updated about these dates. 

SEND - Our Intent

The intent of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision at Bentley High Street is that all pupils with SEND experience success; achieve well and develop as confident individuals. It is our intention that these pupils will receive a high-quality, stimulating, engaging and ambitious curriculum irrespective of need or disability. Therefore our curriculum ensures SEND children work towards the same ambitious end points as all children.

 

"The SENCO and my child have always had a very close bond since reception and I feel this has continued through the years. She not only supports him but supports me as a parent and helps anytime I need her to."

 

What is SEND?

A child has SEND if they have a learning difficulty or disability that we need to make special provision for.

Some key terms explained:

Learning Difficulty: when a child finds it harder to learn than most children do.

Disability (that we need to make special provision for): something that hinders a child from using our school facilities.

Special provision: is support that is extra or different to what is typically provided.

What is our shared vision?

To equip young people with the knowledge, skills and mindset to thrive and then take on the world!

For SEND, we strive to ensure that every learner:

What are our shared values and aims for children with SEND?

Our SEND values link directly to each aspect of our Trust values. However this is mostly relevant for ‘Include’. We are concerned about achieving equitable, diverse and quality education for all pupils. 

Our shared SEND aims are:

• We celebrate each pupil’s strengths, interests and individuality.
• We have high expectations and aspirations for all children.
• The views, wishes and feelings of our children are central to all we do.
• We work positively and proactively with parents and others involved.
• All children are entitled to a broad and balanced education and to feel secure, safe and valued.
• All children are encouraged to participate in the life of our school.
• All our teachers are teachers of children with SEND.

The role of our SENDCO

SENDIAS

Doncaster SENDIAS provides information, advice and support (IAS) to parents, carers, children and young people in relation to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability and related health and social care issues.

Telephone: 01302 736920

Email: sendias@doncaster.gov.uk 

Facebook: 

www.facebook.com/DoncasterSENDIAS

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/sendias

Doncaster Local Offer

The Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place. It shows families what they can expect from a range of local agencies including education, health and social care.

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-send

SEND Service

The Special Educational Needs SEN) Service is responsible for carrying out Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and maintaining Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP). If you would like to speak to somebody regarding your child's EHC needs assessment or EHCP, please contact the Doncaster SEN Service on:

Telephone: 01302 737210 or 737211 or 737296 or 737209

Email: sen@doncaster.gov.uk