SEND
Christchurch Learning Centre works collaboratively with the BCP SEND team to ensure that pupil needs are quickly identified and supported appropriately. We ensure that staff receive regular update training regarding special education needs and support strategies from a number of professionals and agencies.
We have access to reading, spelling and dyscalculia assessments and Rapid Dyslexia Screening. SEN targeted interventions and support strategies are planned and monitored effectively in order to encourage progress and success.
We currently work closely with the Educational Psychologist Service (EPS), Special Educational Needs Support Service (SENSS) and Health professionals to deliver appropriately differentiated learning experiences. Also, we initiate school referrals for neurodevelopmental assessments and work with other professionals to support referrals made outside of school.
We implement the Graduated Response and use targeted interventions to meet need, as well as co-ordinate a request for and manage Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s).
If you would like to discuss SEN support for your child please contact a member of your child’s Year Team or alternatively the SENCo directly on 01202 471410 or SENCo@clc.dorset.sch.uk
BCP Local Offer
All local authorities must now develop and publish their Local Offer to explain what is available for children and young people with SEN and disabilities across Education, Health and Social Care. The Local Offer should be:
- Collaborative – involving parents, children and young people
- Accessible – easy to understand and related to your needs
- Comprehensive – covering support for full 0-25 age range
- Transparent – clear how decisions are made and who is accountable
- Up to date – information is reviewed and updated annually
BCP’s Local Offer is continually developing and improving. To date, there are over 500 published Local Offer records from early year providers, schools and Local Authority services. We recommend you find your school or childcare setting to see if their contribution to the Local Offer is available and read what they have said. You may want to feedback to them if you have any comments (they can make changes easily online).
SENDIASS
Helping you with information, advice, and support about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENDIASS provide a free, confidential, and impartial service for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who live across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and their parents or carers. From 1 Feb Dorset Council has commissioned the charity Family Action to run this service.
We can help if you are a child or young person (0-25 years old) with special educational needs or disabilities or if you are the parent or carer of a child or young person with SEND.
Email: help@sendiass4bcp.org
Telephone: 01305 595477
Website: www.dorsetsendiass.co.uk
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As a service we can:
- listen to, and help you to, voice your views and concerns
- work with you to explore your options
- help you to understand your family’s rights in relation to special educational needs and disabilities
- help you to understand your family’s rights in relation to exclusions
- prepare for and/or attend meetings with you, including annual reviews and meetings about exclusions
- understand reports, letters, processes
- support you to write letters and express your views
- support you through the Education, Health and Care Plan process
- help you to resolve issues and find solutions
- provide advice and support on mediation and SEND Tribunals