Learning Support (SEND)

Empowering Every Student’s Potential

Our Learning Support Department communicates with everyone likely to teach or be in contact with our SEND students to ensure they have the necessary provision in place.

We are committed to a policy of inclusion, equal opportunity and, where reasonable, follow best practice as outlined in the statutory guidelines on Special Education Needs and Disabilities, in particular the SEN and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years 2015 (SEND Code 2015) and the Children and Families Act 2014.

Prep SEND Staff

The point of contact for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in the Preparatory School is the Head of Learning Support and SENDCo 3-11, Mrs Sarah McConnaughie: mcconnaughies@brentwood.essex.sch or 01277 243 333 ex 611.

Senior SEND Staff

The point of contact for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in the Senior School is the Head of Learning Support and SENDCo 11-18, Miss Rose Coates: ROC@brentwood.essex.sch.uk or 01277 243307.

The SENDCo reports to the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral), Mrs Nicola Jenkin, and confers with the Deputy Head (Academic), Mr Jonathan Barfield Moore. The overall responsibility for Special Education Needs and Disabilities is with the Headmaster.

Provision Mapping Referrals Working with You

Pupils with SEND or EAL display great self-confidence in classroom discussions and lessons, supported by an appropriate teaching, and the learning development department.

Brentwood School ISI Report

Inclusive Education

We aim to support students within our capacity and the facilities available.

In discussion with you, we will be able to explain the realistic and appropriate provision we can put in place to support your child.

At Brentwood, we have students with SEND including:

ASD	ADHD/ADD
Anxiety	Auditory Impairment
BESD	Cerebral Palsy
Dyslexia	Dyspraxia
Dyscalculia	Emotional Health Difficulties
Moderate Learning Difficulties	Physical Difficulties
SLCN	Visual Impairment
Other Medical Needs	Amongst others…

Local Offer

Within the school we work with two Educational Psychologists who can screen for and diagnose Dyslexia amongst other learning difficulties: Sarah Meredith London Dyslexia Network Ltd and Rosalind Owens Independent Dyslexia Consultant.

We also work closely with SNAP (situated in Warley) and numerous external agencies and professionals to best help us support our students. The Local Offer for Essex is linked below.

Local Offer Sundance

Useful links

For Families

Back-to-School Guidance for SEND learners Guidance on students with additional needs returning to school
NHS Website Find information about ASD, SPLD and other medical conditions
ACE The Advisory Centre for Education offers information and advice about education including admissions, attendance, bullying, exclusions and SEND
Family Lives A national charity offering support and advice about parenting, including challenging behaviour, emotional wellbeing, teenagers and parenting groups in your area
National Children’s Bereau Advice and support for parents of children with SEND
IPSEA Independent Parental Special Education Advice, a charity that offers legal advice, support and training to ensure children and young people with SEND access the right education
Special Needs Kids An information directory for parents and carers of children with SEND
Young Minds A national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children. Advice about depression, eating disorders and other mental health issues affecting children

ADHD (inattentive type/hyperactive type/combined type)

ADHD a practical guide How to manage a student with ADHD at home
ADHD Foundation ADHD support resources, from day-to-day support to details of application for support from the Local Authority (including EHCP)
UK ADHD ADHD specific information, including a directory of ADHD focussed support groups
Young Minds Comprehensive guide to support parents of students with ADHD
Single Care ADHD medication information

Autism (ASD)

Autism The National Autistic Society offers useful advice to parents of autistic children, including an online directory that pulls together information according to your child’s age, diagnosis and where they live. Also includes information on fundraising and raising awareness across the wider site
Autism Speaks A comprehensive site with a useful resource library on autism-related texts and resources
Autism UK Information on autism for parents and children
Widgit Symbols to help explain different ideas, including things like going to the doctor, dentists, etc

Tourettes

Dyslexia

Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)

Children with disabilities

Online Safety for Students with SEND

Sleep issues

Speech, language, visual and hearing impairment (Sensory difficulties)

Talking Point A guide to speech and language services and useful links to other associated websites
RNIB The Royal National Institute of Blind People is the leading charity offering practical support, advice and information to anyone with a sight problem. Their pioneering work helps not just with braille, Talking Books and computer training, but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges
NDCS The National Deaf Children’s Society is an informative website that includes information about a new software reader for spoken text on the internet

Sport and Inclusion

Young Peoples Inclusion Network YP provides online guidance about both strategy and putting inclusion into practice covering issues such as leisure and sports services, youth provision, transport and independent living
CP Sport Developing sports activities for children and young people with Cerebral Palsy
Special Olympics Offers training and the opportunity to compete locally and nationally in a variety of sporting activities for children and young people with learning disabilities. Organising new activities where specialist sports activities do not currently exist