Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Our vision is to provide every member of the school community with the opportunity to achieve their true potential and ambitions through a broad, balanced curriculum matched to their individual needs. It is important for all our pupils to feel ‘Safe, happy and supported in their learning, and journey towards independence.’
The environment we create is stimulating and challenging yet supportive, secure and caring. Pupils are taught in an atmosphere of positive recognition where each person’s individuality and talents receive encouragement and nurture.
At Sutton School we are committed to meeting the individual needs of all our pupils. We have a highly trained cohort of staff who offer support to pupils alongside high quality first teaching. We value support from our parents and carers, and continually strive to embed a triangulation of support around each student, consisting of: parents, practitioners and external professionals (where appropriate.)
Our Supportive TEAM:
School Based:
Safe and Wellbeing Hub
A Family Liaison Officer
A School Based Counsellor
Mentoring Service - Michael’s Mentors
Safer People Handling Trained Staff
First Aiders
School Based - Higher Level Speech and Language Assistant
Soundswell – Independent Speech and Language therapist providing biweekly support.
A Behaviour Support Team ‘Reflection’
Subject Specialists
External Agencies:
Outside agencies from within the local authority work closely alongside the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) in order to maximise potential and meet the specific needs of pupils.
PIMIS (Physical Impairments and Medical Impairment Service)
Hearing Impairment (HI) Specialist Teacher
Visual Impairment (VI) Specialist Teacher
NHS Occupational Therapist (OT)
NHS Physiotherapist
Dudley Educational Psychology Services
Learning Support Services (LSS)
Brighter Future Team – NHS Nurse Specialist Support
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Autism Outreach
Connexions – Careers Advisory Service
For more information on Specialist SEND Services, please visit this page on our website: CLICK HERE
SEND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SEND VISION AND ROAD MAP - CLICK HERE
Within our SEN Policy and SEN Information Report, we detail our commitment to the Assess - Plan - Do - Review cycle and we are able to identify our approaches and commitment to supporting and managing the individual needs of all of our students. The SEN policy is updated annually to reflect changes made to the SEND Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs 2015 and other legislation, such as the Equality Act 2010.
To view all of our relevant school policies related to SEND, please visit our School Policies page: CLICK HERE
If you have any further queries regarding our school provisions and offer, you are encouraged to contact the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) Mrs K. Fellows: kfellows@sutton.dudley.sch.uk
Support for Parents and Carers
The Local Offer
The Local Offer aims to provide information about all the services and support available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND).
http://www.dudley.gov.uk/resident/localoffer/
Information leaflets for young people
Leaflets are available for young people explaining changes to the special educational needs and disability support system for young people.
Special Educational Needs and Disability Support
SEND: A Guide for Parents and Carers
Special Needs Trusts: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
The Equality Act 2010
Dudley SENDIASS
Offer free, confidential and impartial support to children and young people aged 0-25 years old with SEND and their parents and carers.