SEND

Alexandra Park Junior School’s SEND

Hello and welcome to Alexandra Park Junior School’s SEND zone. Here at Alexandra Park we aim to ensure that EVERY child achieves to their fullest potential.

Miss Varley is our SENCO and leads the Pastoral Team in school. The pastoral team includes Miss Thompson, Mr Clarke, Miss Yasmin and Miss Corry.

Miss Varley liaises with pupils, parents, teachers and external agencies to ensure that our children’s additional needs are met.

For more information regarding SEND at our school please contact Miss Varley on 0161 770 8321 or info@alexparkoldham.org.uk

Special_Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Policy 202223

SEND Information Report 202223

Accessibility Plan 2020 update

Accessibility_Policy 202223

Whole School provision map

http://www.oldham.gov.uk/admissions

Expectations for Learning policy September 22

Behaviour Principles Written Statement

Pupils_with Additional Health Needs Attendance Policy _202223

Supporting_Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy 202223

If a parent has a concern or complaint regarding Special Needs, they are encouraged in the first instance to meet with the SENCo. If this matter is not resolved satisfactorily the Headteacher should be notified.

If the concern is not resolved, parents have the right to ask for an examination of the complaint by the Governing Body.

See Complaints Policy (in the ‘Policies’ section – using the link below) for more information.

Complaints Procedure

On the following sections click on the images or banners to go to the relevant website.

Oldham Local Offer

Government Video – What is the Local Offer?

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi-sC1IyxR8]

Oldham Council SEND Local Offer

Point of contact – Gerri Barry/Jean Reid: local.offer@oldham.gov.uk

Relevant documents

Transition questions for parents Leaflet – Nov 2019 – pdf

SEND local offer A5 leaflet 2018 -pdf

Whole School SEND – Ask-Listen-Do leaflet – pdf

SEND Local Offer NEW Information – March 2019 powerpoint

Family Information Service

The Family Information Service (FIS) provides free, impartial, up-to-date information to support parents / carers with children and young people aged 0-20 years and prospective parents.
We provide information on a wide range of services such as:

Childcare
Local and national services
Local events and activities
Financial support
Health issues
Schools
Free Early Education for 2 year olds
Free Early Education for 3 and 4 year olds
Employment (Get Oldham Working)

Parents of Oldham in Touch (POINT)

POINT aspire to an inclusive community and society without compromise, where all children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities are treated equally and fairly.

Co-production

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY7zs0OyUqs]

Oldham SEND Information Advice Support Service

Oldham SEND IAS Service exists to help parents and carers of children who have, or may have, special educational needs and/or disabilities; and children and young people themselves, in matters relating to their Education, Health or Social Care provision.