Our Inclusion Leader is Mrs Sam Harris, she is our SENDCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator).
This page gives you information about how we support children with additional needs at Heathlands as well as providing you links and information about SEND.
At Heathlands we aim to be fully inclusive, with the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) being met wherever possible. We have an open door policy and the SENDCo is always happy to talk about any specific concerns and to work with families to help their children in all aspects of their learning.
You should also speak with your child's class teacher if you have concerns about your child's learning and development.
During their time in school many children may need a bit of support in their academic work and we offer short or long term support for children in:
We also can provide support around children's social, emotional and mental health.
As well has having a wealth of experience within school we have close working relationships with a variety of outside agencies including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Service, community paediatricians and CAMHS. If necessary we can refer children to these services to get a bespoke package of support.
Speaking and listening are important skills for learning. When children have difficulties in either of these areas then we initially take advice from the speech and language service. Following their assessment individual programmes are carried out by our TAs under the guidance of a speech and language therapist or assistant.
You can contact the Inclusion Lead on SEN.Heathlands@coastalpartnership.co.uk or call the main school office on 01202 574452.
You can view our Intimate Care Policy here
To view the following policies please click here