Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Beliefs and values
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is an inclusive community that aims to support and welcome each individual as a valued part of our community. Although it may be considered that all children at some point in their education have individual special needs, there are groups of pupils throughout the spectrum of ability who have further and additional individual requirements. We are committed to working for quality and equality of opportunity for all pupils. We believe that every teacher is a teacher of every pupil; including those with SEND.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ensures that all pupils are able to participate in the school's curriculum and where the curriculum may not meet the needs of the individual an alternative provision will be provided.
SENCO: Mrs J McDonagh
SEN Governor: Mr C Taylor
Support available from Worcestershire Children First:
Here2Help http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/Here2Help
Food and Supplies - Unable to obtain food and supplies (including specific food and supplies). Health and Medication - Help with collecting medicine and prescriptions. Commitments - Including childcare, pets and transport Connectivity and Entertainment - Internet access; Ideas for entertaining children.
SEND - Information for Parents
What is an Educational Health and Social Care Plan (EHCP)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axMjmY1-7WU |
What is and EHCP and What is it for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ughC-a5RhAc |
Worcestershire Local Offer http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20536/education_schools_and_colleges_send_local_offer |
SENDIASS Worcestershire Parental Support http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer |
IPSEA Legal support and Advice for Parents: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/news/ipsea-update-on-covid-19-school-closures-and-sen-provision |
Parent Led Information SEND Website: https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/ |
Speech and Language Support: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/childrens-speech-and-language-resources/ |
Ian Bean SEN ICT Resources https://www.ianbean.co.uk/senict-members-resource-portal/ |
Starting Well https://www.startingwellworcs.nhs.uk/support-during-covid19 |
Language Development: Brain Parade http://www.brainparade.com/products/see-touch-learn-free/ |
Sensory APPs: Sensory APP House https://www.sensoryapphouse.com/ |
Learning Activities: Help Kids Learn https://www.helpkidzlearn.com/ |
Communication: Visuals 2 go https://www.visuals2go.com/ |
Supporting Motor Skills: Lincolnshire Community Health Service https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/application/files/2915/2285/5110/1st_Move.pdf |
Supporting Writing: Literacy Shed https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html |
Supporting English: Top Marks https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/ |
Supporting Maths: Top Marks https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/ |
Supporting Maths: Hit the Button: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button |
Speech and Language Support: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/childrens-speech-and-language-resources/ |
If you would like any advice or support please contact us at
SEN@st-josephs-pri.worcs.sch.uk