SEND
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs at Berkley First School
At Berkley First School, we are committed to meeting the needs of all our pupils, including those with special educational needs (SEN). We place a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching that supports every learner and promotes high expectations for all.
Quality first teaching, with thoughtful differentiation, is our starting point in supporting children who have, or may have, additional needs. The Senior Leadership Team regularly monitors the standard of teaching, especially for pupils who may be at risk of underachievement. This includes evaluating staff knowledge of effective strategies to support vulnerable learners and their understanding of the most common special educational needs.
All teachers are responsible and accountable for the progress and development of every child in their class, including those receiving support from teaching assistants or specialist staff. When a pupil is not making expected progress, the class teacher and SENDCo work closely with parents to problem-solve together, plan targeted support, and tailor teaching strategies to meet the child’s individual needs.
SEND CO-ordinator – Mrs Rosier
SEND GOVERNOR – Paul James
Local Offer
Somerset’s SEND Local Offer is a hub of information, advice and guidance about the support and services available locally to children and young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families.
The information and services on this website are for all children and young people with SEND.
Please click on the link below to access the Local Offer website.
Frome’s Family Information Network Directory, an easy to use, and up to date platform for you to find the information you need for your family all in one place.
Click below.
Click here for Parents advice and guidance about SEND Issues in Somerset
Somerset Graduated Response Tool
Information pack for parents of children with additional needs and disabilities.
Online Safety support for families with SEND
Online safety for children with SEND | NSPCC
Links to Local Services
Find information on local services to help children, young people and their families.
https://www.somersetchoices.org.uk
Somerset has a statutory responsibility to provide free, impartial advice for all parents and carers of children with SEN and disabilities and does this through the SENDIAS service.
http://www.somersetsend.org.uk/welcome/
Good resources and advice are available from:
http://www.somersetpcf.org.uk/default.aspx
SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years – GOV.UK