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Durdan's Park Primary School

SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

All children may experience some difficulties in learning from time to time during their school life. We aim to provide equal access to the whole curriculum for all children including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).  All teaching staff are involved in the learning and development of pupils with SEND.  Parents and carers are involved at all stages.

We place great emphasis on identifying pupils with additional needs as early as possible, therefore ensuring a differentiated curriculum to accommodate individual needs and allow maximum access to the curriculum. Where a child has a particular individual need, we will make reasonable adjustments to help them overcome their difficulties which may include additional support. Depending on the identified need this support may take place in class, in a small group or on an individual basis. On occasion, additional support is sought from an external agency such as, School Health,  the Behaviour Support service, or the Educational Psychology Service.

All Ealing Local Authority (LA) maintained schools have a similar approach to meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and are supported by the LA to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school.  All schools are supported to be as inclusive as possible, with the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities being met in a mainstream setting wherever possible.  The four broad ‘areas of need’ are Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties, and Sensory and Physical Needs.

Who can I talk to about my child’s needs?

  • Class teacher
  • SENCo – Mrs E Hodgkinson – Key contact for SEN/D
  • Assistant SENCo – Ms J Fukuda

The Local Offer

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 and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25. This is known as 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.  Information is published as part of the SEND reforms under the Children and Families Act 2014.

Link to information about Ealing’s Local Offer

The School SEN Information Report

This provides information to parents about the ways in which our school will support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.  We update our report annually.

The school’s SEN report can be read by using the link below:

SEN policy and Information Report Updated January 2024 DPPS

SEN and Inclusion Videos

General videos to support all parents and those worried about their child’s needs.

1a. What to do if your child needs extra support?(link is external) (Duration 4:07 minutes)

  • What is it? Parents who themselves have a child with SEND offer reassurance and advice to parents worried about their child’s needs, share top tips and signpost to support.
  • Who should I share it with? All parents, particularly those who are at the beginning of the assessment process or who are worried about accepting extra help for their child.
  • When should I share it? At any time or with specific parents you would like to target
  • YouTube link https://youtu.be/g5K3Bj-ntuc(link is external)

1b. How to help your child get ready for school(link is external) (Duration 4:33 minutes)

  • What is it? Top Tips for parents to support their child to be ready to start school, including activities to practise at home and routines to help them make a smooth transition.
  • Who should I share it with? Parents of children starting reception or school nursery.
  • When should I share it? When parents are offered a place at school or nursery, during the summer term with your new intake during induction meetings or similar.
  • YouTube link https://youtu.be/tp3mlgepvv4(link is external)

1c. Working in partnership to support your child: Sharing Information(link is external) (Duration 2:53 minutes)

  • What is it? Encouraging parents to share information with those working with their child. What information should be shared, when to share it and who to share information with.
  • Who should I share it with? All parents, particularly those new to the school.
  • When should I share it? At key transition points for all parents, at SEND coffee mornings or meetings.
  • YouTube link https://youtu.be/UzI1JuxJ4Cc(link is external)

2. Videos about specific conditions

2a. What is autism?(link is external) (Duration 3:58 minutes)

  • What is it? Harry, a 15 year old pupil with Autism explains what Autism is in simple terms and offers reassurance to parents who may be concerned about their child and signposts them to additional support.
  • Who should I share it with? All parents, particularly those whose child is awaiting an Autism assessment or who have recently received a diagnosis.
  • When should I share it? At any time, with specific parents at SEND meetings or coffee mornings.
  • YouTube link https://youtu.be/oYWw0Wp3WLw(link is external)

2b. How can I support my autistic child?(link is external) (Duration 2:46 minutes)

  • What is it? Harry, a 15 year old pupils with Autism gives top tips for parents on how they can support their child with autism and where they can go for additional support.
  • Who should I share it with? All parents, particularly those whose child is awaiting an Autism assessment or who have recently received a diagnosis.
  • When should I share it? At any time, with specific parents at SEND meetings or coffee mornings.
  • YouTube link https://youtu.be/Z2QHE0nitE0(link is external)

3. Videos about SEND Services

3a. What is speech and language therapy?(link is external) (Duration 2:03 minutes)

  • What is it? Members of Ealing’s Speech and Language Therapy Team explain what speech and language therapy is, what they do and where they work.
  • Who should I share it with? All parents, parents of children where you may be worried about the speech, language or communication needs.
  • When should I share it? At any time, with specific parents at SEND meetings or coffee mornings.
  • YouTube link youtu.be/5sC6saWlC6Y

3b. Where can go for help if I am worried about my child’s communication?(link is external) (Duration 2:45 minutes)

  • What is it? Members of Ealing’s Speech and Language Therapy Team where to go support if a parent is worried about their child’s communication and how to know when to seek support.
  • Who should I share it with? All parents, parents of children where you may be worried about the speech, language or communication needs.
  • When should I share it? At any time, with specific parents at SEND meetings or coffee mornings.
  • YouTube video link https://youtu.be/h0MkRMU9Qyo(link is external)

3c. How will Speech & Language help my child?(link is external) (Duration 2:42 minutes)

  • What is it? Members of Ealing’s Speech and Language Therapy Service explain wheat happened when a child is referred to the service, how parents can support their child and key questions about the process.
  • Who should I share it with? All parents, parents of children where you may be worried about the speech, language or communication needs.
  • When should I share it? At any time, with specific parents at SEND meetings or coffee mornings.
  • YouTube link https://youtu.be/P0mEUeUQzuY(link is external)
  • Ealing Speech and Language Team also have lots of useful videos for parents on their YouTube Channel which you can find at: https://www.youtube.com/@ealingchildrensservices6470/videos(link is external)

3d. SEND support project(link is external) (Duration 2:13 minutes)

  • Who are they? Education, Skills, Development Group (ESDEG) are a voluntary organisation working to support children, young people and families in Ealing. They have a SEND Family Worker who offers individual support to parents and carers as well as group Peer Support opportunities. This video lets parents know about the support available and how they can access support.
  • Who should I share it with? All parents, particularly parents who would benefit from additional support with their child with additional needs including accessing benefits or other support.
  • When should I share it? At any time, with specific parents at SEND meetings or coffee mornings.
  • YouTube link https://youtu.be/cuTXNH6Ys-E

Useful Resources/Websites

Dyslexia Explained

Ealing Energise Families Leaflet

Guide To Key Family Support

Urgent Mental Health Support For Children Young People And Families

Boostingy Your Childs Confidence And Wellbeing

12 Top Tips For Teeth

Sleep Hygiene Advice

Fussy Eating

Relate Information

Primary School Resource - General Health Advice

Ealing Families Directory

Home Start

Mind

Time to Change

Family Lives

National Autistic Society

Young Minds

Supportive Action for Families in Ealing (SAFE)

For school admissions for SEN children please click on the link below:

Admissions for children with SEN

Please click below to see Durdan’s Park Accessibility Plan

Accessibility-Plan-2023-2024