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It is very important to us that you and your child feel supported. We are always available to discuss any queries or concerns. Just get in touch. We hope you will find the information below useful.
What can I expect of Highters Heath Nursery School if my child has Special Educational Needs?
What can I expect of Highters Heath Nursery School if my child has Special Educational Needs?
A partnership approach
Open and honest communication
Appropriate and effective teaching and learning
Does the Nursery have a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator? If so, who are they and how can they be contacted?
Does the Nursery have a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator? If so, who are they and how can they be contacted?
The Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) at Nursery is Mrs Lauren Davidson.
You can make an appointment to speak with Mrs Davdison by contacting the school office on 0121 474 2356.
How does the Nursery identify and assess Special Educational Needs?
How does the Nursery identify and assess Special Educational Needs?
In Nursery we use a variety of different ways to assess whether a child has Special Educational Needs. Some of these ways include:
Information from previous settings
Information from parents
Discussions with the key worker and other members of Nursery staff
Observations
Nursery based assessments
Specialised assessments carried out by external agencies
Referrals to outside agencies e.g. Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT) or a paediatrian
Who are the support services that can help parents with pupils who have Special Educational Needs?
Who are the support services that can help parents with pupils who have Special Educational Needs?
Please find below the contact details for a variety of services:
SEN Parent Partnership 0121 303 5004 Email: SENDIASS@birmingham.gov.uk
SENAR 0121 303 1888
Children's Information and Advice Service: 0121 303 1888
How will my child's progress be reviewed and when will I be invited into school to discuss this?
How will my child's progress be reviewed and when will I be invited into school to discuss this?
Your child's progress is reviewed termly through discussions with the key worker, support staff, and SENCO.
Termly assessment are completed to monitor the progress that all children are making. The Senior Leadership monitor these assessments to help to identify children who may need some additional support.
Your child's individual targets will relate to their specific area of need. These targets will be focused on to ensure your child is making progress.
Parent consultations will be held twice in the year, to discuss your child's progress towards their targets.
Will my child be able to give their views?
Will my child be able to give their views?
Your child's views about their education are important to us.
Throughout the year, your child's key worker will talk to them about what they are learning and what their next steps are.
Your child will be involved in making decisions about what they will be learning about.
How can parents find the Birmingham Local Authority's offer?
How can parents find the Birmingham Local Authority's offer?
The Birmingham Local Authority's Local Offer can be found at:
Highters Heath's SEND Information Report
Highters Heath's SEND Information Report
Updated version coming soon.
Highters Heath's Accessibility Plan
Highters Heath's Accessibility Plan
Accessibility Plan - HHNS MAY 2023.pdfPage updated
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