1. Farlingaye Pyramid School Offer
How does the school know if my child needs extra help?
Farlingaye Pyramid
School Offer
What will the school do after deciding with me that my child needs something extra and special to help them learn?
What should I do if I think my child has SEND?
What will the school do if they think my child has SEND?
How will the school keep me informed once it has been agreed my child has SEND?
What are the arrangements for the resolution of disagreements?
What support is available for a child with SEND at this school?
How will my child be supported during school transitions?
What does this school do to prepare SEND children for the future?
What are the school’s expectations for children with SEND?
Where else can I find support and information?

2. How does the school know if my child needs extra help?
Liaison with feeder schools
Child performing below age expected levels
We notice differences in behaviour, listening skills, self esteem and confidence compared to other children
Concerns raised by parents
Advice from existing outside agencies
Advice from existing health care professionals

3. What should I do if I think my child has SEND?
Arrange to have a chat outlining your concerns with your child’s class teacher initially
Arrange to have a chat outlining your concerns with the SENCo and/or Headteacher as required
Ensure the school is kept informed of any relevant background information/ changes/ concerns you have about your child

4. What will the school do if they think my child has SEND?
The school will use simple tests as appropriate to assess your child
Class teacher will have a dialogue with parents/carers and child

5. What support is available for a child with SEND at this school?
Staff Skills
Resources
Interventions
Other agency support which may be available
LA Local Offer Link,

6. Where else can I find support and information?
Parent Partnership
Access Unlimited
Access and Assessment Team for Norfolk and Suffolk
Autism Suffolk
The British Dyslexia Association
Suffolk Local Offer

7. What will the school do after deciding with me that my child needs something extra and special to help them learn?
Class teacher will take responsibility for the daily education of your child and will be supported and advised by the SENCo where necessary
Learning is appropriately differentiated to allow access and challenge for all
Deployment of a teaching assistant/ learning support assistant may be appropriate
Children will have access to the right tools to support them in the classroom (insert link to accessibility policy here)
Specific programmes of work may be used if appropriate
Class teacher (with consultation with SENCo as required) will set targets for your child’s learning

8. How will the school keep me informed once it has been agreed my child has SEND?
Class teacher will meet with you termly to discuss your child’s and progress(this could be at a Parent Consultation Evening)
Meetings with external agencies where necessary
Annual Review meetings where necessary
Other forms of communication may include:
-Home/school diary
-Telephone conversations
-Letters home
-contact with class teacher/school staff

9. What are the school’s expectations for children with SEND?
Learners have increased confidence and are self-assured
Children are encouraged to become independent learners
Children have increased self-esteem about their place in the world
Children are aware of their own needs and the strategies that help them learn
Children will enjoy a balanced, well-rounded curriculum with lots of fun opportunities

10. How will my child be supported during school transitions?
Liaison with pre-school prior to starting at the school /home visits
Liaison with external agencies to aid transition
Reception
Sharing knowledge about your child so we can plan together
New intake days
All year groups
Liaison with class teachers as your child moves through the school
Year 6
Additional meetings with High School/visits to High School

11. What are the arrangements for the resolution of disagreements?
Contact:
Headteacher
Chair of Governors
Parent Partnership

12. What does this school do to prepare SEND children for the future?
E-Safety awareness
Sexual Health and Relationships Education