Key Information

"Children have special educational needs if they have learning difficulties which call for special educational provision to be made for them.

 

Children have learning difficulties if they:

 

1. have a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of children of the same age

2. have a disability which prevents or hinders them from making use of educational facilities of a kind generally provided for children of the same age in schools within the area of the local education authority

 

At Loughton Manor First School we aim to:

• identify pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as early as possible and ensure that their needs are met

• have in place systems whereby Teachers are aware of pupils with SEND

• provide all pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum that is differentiated to the needs and ability of the individual

• have high ambitions and expectations for pupils with SEND

• be sympathetic to each pupil’s needs by promoting a strong partnership between the pupil, the parent and Loughton Manor First School staff

• actively engage in support from the Local Authority and outside agencies where needed

• ensure that all pupils take a full and active part in school life.

 

The four main categories of need are:

• Cognition and Learning

• Communication and Interaction

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

• Physical and /or Sensory needs including medical needs

For more information please have a look at our SEND Information Report, Inclusion Policy and Disability Equality Scheme.

For more information on how children are supported in schools, please read the parent's guide to the Graduated Approach. 

If you would like to discuss your child’s needs further, please contact our Assistant Head for Inclusion (SENDCo), Lucy Lock.

 

Useful websites, including impartial support and guidance, can be found using the links shown below:

If you require more information regarding SEND in Milton Keynes, please take a look at the Local Offer.

For impartial advice regarding SEND, please contact MK SEND IAS (Milton Keynes Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Information and Advice Support Service).

MK PACA An independent forum for parent and carers in Milton Keynes.

MK Carers Support for unpaid carers in Milton Keynes.

Contact Support for families of disabled children. They are also part of the IAS Programme. Contact has a SEND Freephone – 0808 808 3555 open from 9.30am-5pm, Mon - Fri, free from UK landlines and UK mobiles.

IPSEA IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) gives free and independent legally based advice to help parents ensure that their children receive the support they need at school.

CDC Council for Disabled Children are the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector bringing together professionals, practitioners and policy-makers.

PfA Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) provide expertise to ensure that young people with SEND achieve paid employment, independent living, housing options, good health, friendships, relationships and community inclusion.

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How to contact the school about your child

 

We believe that parents and carers play a vital role in supporting their child’s education and we therefore aim to foster positive relationships between school staff, parents and carers during their time at Loughton Manor First School.

If any concerns arise about your child’s learning or progress, please speak to your child’s Class Teacher in the first instance.

Further conversations between the Assistant Head for Inclusion, the Class Teacher and parents can be arranged as appropriate to discuss any developing needs. Lucy Lock, the Assistant Head for Inclusion (SENCo), is responsible for overseeing the coordination of any additional support that your child may need.