SEND information
Horniman Primary School is committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education to all the children living in our local area. We believe that all children, including those identified as having special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), are entitled to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum. Alongside quality first teaching and a rich curriculum offer, we may also provide additional and different provision in order to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The SENCo, Alex Newton, oversees the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND Policy and co-ordinates the provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. She coordinates and liaises with external professionals, ensuring appropriate support and interventions are implemented and reviewed.
All interventions and provisions provided are personalised in order to ensure highly differentiated curriculum support. Alongside this, pupil progress is regularly monitored, to ensure academic and personal achievement and that barriers to learning are being removed.
Please see the parent information booklet for FAQs about Horniman’s SEND provision.
Who should I speak to if I have concerns about my child?
Parents and carers with concerns about their child should, in the first instance, arrange to meet with the class teacher; this can be arranged through the school office. The class teacher will respond to your concerns and put in place support. Further concerns can be referred to the SENCo by calling the school office or emailing senco@horniman.lewisham.sch.uk. Our SENCo currently has two days’ of office hours, on Thursdays and Fridays.
If after a period of interventions and adjustments your child still does not make adequate progress, the class teacher will refer to the SENCo and assessments may be carried out to provide more detailed information about your child’s barriers to learning. These will be investigated by the SENCo in consultation with parents and carers and may lead to referrals to outside agencies.
Caveat and Disclaimer
Due to the personalised and highly differentiated nature of our support for learners with SEND, the SEND information below is subject to change. Not every intervention will be available to every child with SEND. Allocation of specialist services and intervention will be dependent on need, funding and specialist teacher/service availability.
SEND policy and information report
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service)
Lewisham Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service or SENDIASS is a free, confidential and impartial service for parents and carers.
They are currently offering:
1. A confidential, impartial service with a team of dedicated practitioners
2. Virtual meetings with a SENDIASS practitioner
3. Telephone and email support on matters relating to SEN Law
4. They are providing parents/carers and young people with information and advice specific to their case
SENDIASS would like to encourage parents/carers and young people to visit their Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/KIDS-Lewisham-Sendiass-1317153604969071/
which has up to date information and guidance from central government (the Department for Education), the Local Authority and Council for Disabled Children for parents/carers; young people and schools.
Alternatively, you can their website at https://www.kids.org.uk/lewisham-sendiass
which also has up to date information on what is currently happening for families with SEND. (guidance and advice).
Lewisham Parent and Carer’s Forum
Lewisham Parent and Carer’s Forum (LPCF) is a voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special/additional needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Lewisham.
LPCF provide an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.
LPCF signpost, support and empower families to obtain the best possible support and services for their children.
LPCF publish regular newsletters and the link to these are shared in the Horniman Weekly Newsletter.