Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
At Killinghall CE Primary, we are committed to the equal inclusion of all pupils in all areas of school life and ensure that children 'shine' to be the best version of themselves.
We recognise the diverse and individual needs of all of our pupils and take into account the additional support required by those children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We provide support for pupils across the 4 areas of need, as laid out in the SEND Code of Practice 2014:
Communication and Interaction
Cognition and Learning
Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties
Sensory and/or Physical needs
High Quality Teaching
High Quality Teaching is the foundation for learning that takes place for all pupils in school. Teaching is appropriately differentiated to meet the needs of our learners or specific resources are provided. Advice on provision for children with SEND is sought from our SENDCo or in some occasions, our SEN Hub.
Teachers have the highest possible expectations for all pupils in their class. For pupils with SEND support or an EHCP there may be specific programmes delivered as well as specialist resources. We implement the Graduated Approach of Assess – Plan – Do – Review in line with the Code of Practice to accurately tailor provision, seeking specialist support when needed.
Senior leaders carefully plan staffing to ensure the children with SEND have the appropriate level of adult support in class to deliver their provision. Every child’s well-being is at the centre of their curriculum with staff nurturing their development in a sensitive and discreet manner.
Our school is fully inclusive and we encourage all children to access our extra-curricular clubs and sporting competitions which take place within the school day and after school.
Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs
We are developing the range of services in school to support pupils with their SEMH needs. This will include Nurture Groups and Pastoral Support. We also support young people and families by working with ‘Early Help’ support service.
You can access information on the Early Help Service, by clicking on the link below:
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/children-and-families/early-help
Please find our SEND policy and SEND information report below which provides more information on how we support pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities.
To find out what the local authority offer for SEND is click here.
Miss Connor and Mrs Pritchard-Jenkins are our SENDCOs. Please email send@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk or telephone 01423 506307 to contact them.
Children with medical needs
Under the Children and Families Act 2014, schools and education settings have a statutory duty to make arrangements to support pupils with medical conditions. The aim is to ensure that children and young people with medical conditions affecting either their physical or mental health (or both) are properly supported in school so that they can play a full and active role in school life, remain healthy, and achieve their academic potential.
An Individual Healthcare Plan (known as an IHP) is a shared plan that is written in collaboration between healthcare and education practitioners, parents and children or young people. An IHP primarily clarifies medical needs and care as it relates to school, including emergency arrangements and daily medical care. IHPs also support conversations and planning about the impact of medical needs upon a child’s education, identity, inclusion and personal experiences. An IHP is a graduated approach which includes identifying universal, targeted and specialist provision.