S.E.N.DS.E.N.D Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental delays, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Medical Conditions, Physical Difficulties, Visual and Hearing Impairment…

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

We notice all differences in behaviour, listening skills and confidence compared to other children.

Have a chat with the class teacher or Claire Gilson, who is especially trained to identify and work with SEND children. They are always ready to listen! Claire Gilson– Freeman’s SENDCO (Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator)

Claire Gilson will: 1)Talk to the child. 2)Talk to the teacher. 3)Talk to you, the parent or guardian. 4)Use simple tests to assess your child.

 Staff will plan and carry out special programmes of work each week.  Staff will organise the classroom so that your child has the right equipment to help them.  Claire Gilson 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.

TA support 1:1 support Easy Read Bug Club Intervention group work Max’s Marvellous Maths Gymtrail Buzzy Bees

; 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

 friendly phone calls  notes in the contact book  chats on the playground  review meetings  parent/teacher consultation meetings  annual review meetings  meetings with external agencies (for example, speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists)

Freeman is very successful at ensuring that children with SEND leave the school… feeling confident and self assured! with a high self esteem about their place in the world aware of their own needs and strategies that will help them learn 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,

In Reception we operate a staggered start to ensure your child is not overwhelmed by school. Prior to starting we carry our informal home visits. This gives us the opportunity to share 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 SEND Co transition meetings

Here are a list of telephone numbers, addresses and websites that can give you more information about SEND or offer you and your SEND child extra support: Parent Partnership – they provide confidential support and advice Telephone hotline: (office hours Mon-Fri) Website: Customer First - the initial point of contact for social services in Suffolk Telephone: (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: Autism Suffolk – this service provides information and support for local families. Riding for the Disabled Association – providing horse riding for SEND children Telephone: Website: Suffolk Dyslexia Association – A small local charity that gives information and support to parents of school age children and adults about dyslexia Telephone: suffolkdyslexiaassociation.co.uk/ School Nurse - Telephone: O

We hope that there are no disagreements. However, if you feel you need to talk to someone else then the following people are available: Daniel Pettitt; Freeman’s Headteacher (Phone ) Sue Hayter; The Chair of Governors (write via Freeman at school address) Parent Partnership (Phone office hours Mon-Fri) We are always keen to listen to any worries you may have.

 “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.