Special Educational Needs and Disabilities S.E.N.D Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental delays, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Medical Conditions, Physical Difficulties, Visual and Hearing Impairment… Click to find out what we can offer your SEND child at

What can offer your SEND child? 1. How does Kyson know if my child needs extra help? 10. What does Kyson do to prepare SEND children for adulthood? 2. What should I do if I think my child has SEND? 3. What will the school do if they think my child has SEND? 9. What are the arrangements for the resolution of disagreements? What can offer your SEND child? 4. What will the school do, after deciding with me that my child needs something extra and special to help them learn? 8. Where else can I find information about SEND? 7. How will my child be supported on arrival and when leaving school? 5 How will the school keep me informed once it has been agreed that my child has SEND? 6. How well do children with SEND do at Kyson? Click on a question to find out the answer!

How does know if my child needs extra help? We notice all differences in behaviour, listening skills and confidence compared to other children. Back

What should I do if I think my child has SEND? Have a chat with the class teacher or Pene Frost, who is especially trained to identify and work with SEND children. They are always ready to listen! Pene Frost – Kyson’s SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) Back

What will the school do if they think my child has SEND? Pene Frost will: Talk to the child. Talk to the teacher. Talk to you, the parent or guardian. Use simple tests to assess your child. Back

What will the school do, after deciding with me that my child needs something extra and special, to help them learn? Staff will plan and carry out special programmes of work each week. Click here to see examples! Staff will organise the classroom so that your child has the right equipment to help them. Click here to see examples! Pene Frost will meet with you each term to talk about the success and progress or sometimes the lack of it. We will invite specialists (e.g. councillors, educational psychologists, school nurse, speech therapists) to offer advice. Back

Toe By Toe Plus 1 Power of 2 Max’s Marvellous Maths Gymtrail Chatty Chums Back

; A few examples of special equipment: Pencil grips and triangle pencils. Slanting boards to help posture when writing. Coloured overlays are very helpful for dyslexic readers. Visual timetables (pictures to show what the class is doing next) iPads Back

How will keep me informed once it has been agreed that my child has SEND? friendly phone calls chats on the playground review meetings parent/teacher consultation meetings annual review meetings meetings with external agencies (for example, speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists) Back

How well do the children with SEND do at ? Kyson is very successful at ensuring that children with SEND leave Year 6… feeling confident and self assured! reading, writing and able to use maths at the expected level or occasionally just below, in addition to enjoying a balanced, rich, well rounded curriculum with fun opportunities, with a high self esteem about their place in the world aware of their own needs and strategies that will help them learn Back

How will my child be supported on arrival in Reception and when leaving the school in Year 6? In Reception we take the time to share all your knowledge about your child so we can plan together. In Year 5 and 6 we: arrange visits to high school talk to your child and make a transition information booklet (with photographs) together set up meetings with their high school Back

Where else can I find information and support? Here are a list of telephone numbers, email addresses and websites that can give you more information about SEND or offer you and your SEND child extra support: Parent Partnership (SENDIASS) – they provide confidential support and advice Telephone hotline: 01473 265210 (office hours Mon-Fri) Email: Sparent.partnership@suffolk.gov.uk Website: http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/education-and-careers/special-educational-needs/parent-partnership/ Customer First - the initial point of contact for social services in Suffolk Telephone: 0808 800 4005 Email: customer.first@suffolk.gov.uk (this is their preferred method of contact for non-urgent enquiries) Activities Unlimited – providers of fun activities out of school for children with additional needs. Telephone: 01473 260026 Email: info@activities-unlimited.co.uk Autism Suffolk – this service provides information and support for local families. Email: autism.suffolk@nas.org.uk Riding for the Disabled Association – providing horse riding for SEND children Telephone: 01394 410 014 Email: enquiries@rdawoodbridge.org.uk Website: http://www.rdawoodbridge.org.uk/ School Nurse Telephone: O1394 389218 Back

What happens if we disagree about something? To sort out any disagreements there are a number of people you can talk to: Libby Brown; Kyson’s head teacher (Phone 01394 384481) Doreen Bartlett; The Chair of Governors (write via Kyson at school address) Parent Partnership (now known as SENDIASS – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) (Phone 01473 265210 - office hours Mon-Fri) The Anglia Care Trust (ACT) have launched a free SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. (Phone: 01473 618675) We are always keen to listen to any worries you may have. Back

What does do to prepare SEND children for adulthood? “Stranger Danger” programme. Sex Education and adolescence lessons. “Friends for Life” – designed to lessen anxiety about new situations. E-safety – to teach children about being safe on the internet. We aim to develop resilience and self-esteem. Back