WhitesheetCofE Primary School
SEND
Paper copies of any documents can be obtained from the school office free of charge.
At Whitesheet CE Primary Academy, we believe passionately that every child has the potential to flourish and fly. We are fully committed to ensuring that all the children in our school, have access to a high quality, fully inclusive academic and social curriculum, where they can be supported to set and reach their aspirational goals and dreams.
Underpinned by the belief that we are "stronger together", we aim to develop collaborative working partnerships with parents, carers and support service to enable us to achieve the very best possible short and long term outcomes for our children and their families.
We value and respect positive input from parents and carers and welcome your involvement in all aspects of your child’s education and school life.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s learning or well –being, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher or the SENCO, Mrs Davis.
The Local Authority's Local Offer
- The Children and Families Bill became law in June 2014. From this date, Local Authorities and schools are required to publish and keep under review information about services they expect to be available for the children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) aged 0-25. This is the ‘Local Offer’.
- The intention of the Local Offer is to improve choice and transparency for families. It will also be an important resource for parents in understanding the range of services and provision in the local area. The Wiltshire local offer can be found on the website:
For any queries about Wiltshire’s SEND Service or information about supporting children and young people with SEND please call the Single point of contact (SPOC) 0300 456 0108.
Whitesheet CE Primary Academy SEND Information Report
This report builds upon the LA Local Offer to meet the needs of SEN pupils as determined by school policy, and the provision that the school is able to meet. This document provides answers to a variety of questions parents ask regarding what support our school can provide for your child. If you have a question that is not answered in our ‘SEN Information Report’, or require further information, please contact our special needs co-ordinator (SENCo) Mrs Bev Davis by telephoning the school on 01747 840394
Links to websites and external support
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Virgin Care - Wiltshire Children's Services This website provides key information on the services and the referral criteria for these services
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Special Needs Jungle Parent led information, resources and informed opinion about children and young people aged 0-25 years
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Wiltshire Parent Carer Council The WPCC provides a specialist consultation service that enables parents and carers to voice their opinions, share ideas and get help and information about the services available.
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SENDIASS Wiltshire Service providing impartial and confidential advice and information for families on SEND around education and care
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ADHD Foundation Parent Advice Get advice and guidance on helping your child manage problems and difficulties with Top Tips from an internationally recognised expert, Dr Susan Young.
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Advice after an Autism Diagnosis Wiltshire Children's services,The information on this page will provide you with links to other services where you can find some helpful advice and support for children and young people with autism, and for any issues that you may be experiencing within your family.
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British Dyslexia Association If your child is, or may be, dyslexic then we have information, resources and training available to help you to ensure that your child is able to reach their full potential
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I CAN Talking Point This gives parents/carers the information they need to help children develop their speech, language and communication skills.
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Speech and Language Support Integrated Treatment Services: Language Resource Pack
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Speech and Language Kids Speech and Language free resources
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Do To Learn Resources to support social communication and developing positive behaviours
Useful Documents
The documents below, from external providers, offer further information linked to SEND and Inclusion
- local-offer-leaflet.pdf
- special_educational_needs_and_disabilites_guide_for_parents_and_carers.pdf
- wpc-autism-info-pack.pdf
Wiltshire Banding Documents
- wiltshire-banding-thresholds-final.pdf
- wiltshire-banding-thresholds-cognition-and-learning1.pdf
- wiltshire-banding-thresholds-communication-and-interaction-and-asc1.pdf
- wiltshire-banding-thresholds-social-emotional-and-mental-health1.pdf
- wiltshire-banding-thresholds-physical-and-medical-needs1.pdf
- wiltshire-banding-thresholds-sensory-needs1.pdf
Wiltshire My Plan
Education Health Care Plans
If your child needs an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), you will be working very closely with the SENDCo and the Lead SEND worker. They will explain the process to you. There is also a helpful link to the Wiltshire Local Offer that will explain the whole process in detail.
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Wiltshire Local Offer Details of the process of applying for an Education Health Care Plan
The document below will show you the template for an EHCP My Plan
Wiltshire My Support Plan
What is a My Support Plan?
A My Support Plan is Wiltshire's way of supporting young people who do not meet the criteria for a My EHC Plan.
At this level, a Lead Worker will not be involved, but a My Support Plan can be completed by an educational setting or another professional working with a young person and used to plan and co-ordinate their support.
Who will have a My Support Plan?
Just like My Plans, My Support Plans are person centred and outcome focused. This means they are designed to concentrate on individual needs and prioritise the things that important to, and important for, an individual. If used properly, My EHC Plans and My Support Plans should evolve with an individual.
What should you do if you think your child needs a My Support Plan?
Talk to the class teacher or SENCo in the first instance. Although Wiltshire Local Authority SEND Lead Workers will not be involved in writing a My Support Plan, because it is not statutory, they may still be able to give advice if you call their Single Point of Contact (01225 757 985)
What is the connection between a My EHC Plan and a My Support Plan?
A My Support Plan is not a legally binding plan, so not all schools will complete one and some will have their own approach to this level of support. However, Wiltshire Local Authority have tried to design a My Support Plan to match up as closely as possible with a My EHC Plan, so that if a young person’s needs increase, their support can be delivered without interruption