Limbrick Wood Primary School
School SEND Information Report
2016
“Learning and Growing Together”
“Here at Limbrick Wood our core purpose is to ensure that every
child achieves their full potential, and then more. We provide a
caring, supportive and challenging environment where all children
can develop and succeed.”
This School SEND Information Report has been created in Consultation with the SENCO
and Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at
Limbrick Wood Primary School.
New Government Legislation requires us to publish a new report called the SEND Information Report (clause 65 of the new SEN act). This report
was co-produced by the SENCO and parents of SEND children at Limbrick Wood Primary School. To form this report the SENCO met with parents to
find out what questions they would like answered regarding our SEN Provision.
Special Educational Needs and
Disabilities Information Report
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My child has Special Educational Needs. What will be put in place to accommodate their needs at Limbrick Wood?
Who should I contact if I want to find out more about how the school supports my child?
How will the school know that my child has Special Educational Needs or a Disability? How will I know if my child is receiving support?
Where can I find information about the school’s SEND policy?
How will I know that my child is making progress?
How will the teachers help my child to learn? What interventions take place at Limbrick Wood?
How have you made the school buildings and school site safe and welcoming for children with SEND?
Is there extra support available to help children with SEND with their learning? How will I know if my child is getting extra support?
What social before and after school, and other activities, are available for children with SEND? How can my child and I find out about
these activities?
How does the school support my child’s emotional and social development?
Which adults can help my child in school and do they have specialist training?
What happens if my child needs specialist equipment or other facilities? How will school deal with administering my child’s medication?
How will I be involved in supporting my child’s learning? How can I help my child at home?
How will my child be involved in their own learning?
Who should I contact if I’m not happy with my child’s learning or progress?
Who else provides services for children with Special Needs or disabilities? What provisions are available for my child?
Who should I contact to find out about other support for parents and families of children with SEND?
How will you help my child make a successful move into their next class or secondary school?
Glossary of the most used Special Needs and Disabilities terms
Additional web sites
1.My child has Special Educational Needs , what will be
put in place to accommodate their needs at
Limbrick Wood?
 Limbrick Wood Primary is a state school in the heart of Tile Hill in Coventry. We
pride ourselves on our strong family and community based atmosphere.
 We value the opinions of parents and actively encourage you to express your
views.
 We offer an individual approach to each child’s development, enabling them to
fully develop to be ‘the best they can be.’
 We are an inclusive school and strive to meet the needs of every pupil.
 Additional support for your child will be given on a individual basis dependent on
their needs. Differentiated teaching and support from teaching assistants maybe
offered alongside support from outside agencies and the use of specialist
equipment such as writing slopes and pencil grips.
“ What will be put in place to
accommodate my child’s needs?
Question from a Year 2 child’s parent.
2.Who should I contact if I want to find out more about
how the school supports my child?
 Hello my name is Ms Wainwright. I am the Special
Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCOs) at Limbrick Wood.
 You may contact us by telephone on:02476 466744 or call
into school to make an appointment.
3.How will the school know that my child has Special
Educational Needs or a Disability?
How will I know if my child is receiving support?
 You can inform the school if you think your child has a special need
or disability. School will work alongside you around your concerns
about your child.
 A special educational need may be identified by your child’s class
teacher and they would then discuss this with you and the SENCO.
Staff will then decide what cause of action to take.
 Support will be given to meet your child’s special need.
 Regular discussions will take place, regarding your child’s needs
and what interventions will be put in place to support them.
 A special needs plan/ IEP will be written with parents and carers,
and targets will be reviewed each term.
4.Where can I find information about the school’s
SEND policy?
 The School’s Special Needs policy can be requested
from the School Office and is also available on the
school website.
5. How will I know that my child is making progress?
 Each term a parents evening meeting will be arranged to discuss
your child’s progress with their class teacher. Parents and carers will
be invited. An opportunity to discuss your child’s needs and progress
with the SENCO will be offered also.
 SEN review meetings may also take place. At the meeting, the
SENCO will review the targets set with parents and the class teacher
and will formulate new targets for your child. There may be other
professionals at the meeting to offer their support and advice. These
professionals could also be involved in setting new targets for your
child. A record of the meeting will be given to you. Agreed targets
will be entered on your child’s IEP. These targets will be worked on in
your child’s class and during any intervention groups that your child
attends.
6. How will the teachers help my child to learn?
What Interventions take place at Limbrick Wood?
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Quality First teaching, differentiated to your child’s needs.
Teachers have high expectations for all children.
Learning is tailored to your child’s needs.
Teachers use a variety of teaching and learning styles.
Practical learning is a part of every day teaching.
Resources are adapted for your child.
Teachers make continuous assessments of your child.
Progress will be checked regularly during the year.
Your child may be involved in an intervention group.
Interventions
 Read Write Inc Phonics one to one intervention and support.
 Speech and Language intervention groups.
 Read Write Inc Phonics groups led by Teaching Assistants across the school.
 Numeracy groups led by Teaching Assistants across the school.
 Literacy groups led by Teaching Assistants across the school.
7. How have you made the school buildings and school
site safe and welcoming for children with SEND?
 There is a disabled car parking space located closer to the entrance of the school.
 Access to the building is via a key pad code, so children are safe.
 Classrooms at Limbrick Wood are all on the ground floor of the school. There are slopes
and widened doorways for wheelchair access.
 Our playgrounds and fields have a range of outdoor equipment for your child to use at
break and lunch time.
 All of the curbs around the school have been lowered in order to attain easier access to
the building.
 There is a disabled toilet , located in the main corridor of the school, with changing
facilities.
 Visual timetables are displayed in classrooms to help your child see what their learning
for the day will be.
8. Is there extra support available to help children with
SEND with their learning?
How will I know if my child is getting extra support?
 Your child’s teacher will arrange additional support, after liaison
with the SENCO/ Head Teacher, or other professionals if required,
and let you know.
 Our experienced Teaching Assistants work with small groups, both
in the classroom and with more specific intervention groups.
 Class teachers provide learning opportunities and a differentiated
curriculum to meet your child’s individual needs.
 The curriculum and interventions are constantly updated and
adapted to meet the needs of your child.
 You will be informed about the level of additional support your
child will have.
 We will always gain your consent for any additional work your child
does with a professional from an other agency.
9. What social before and after school, and other
activities, are available for children with SEND? How
can my child and I find out about these activities?
 There are a wide range of before and after school activities available for all children. These vary
throughout the year. Presently these activities are available to Limbrick Wood Children:
Before School
 Tennis Club : Monday and Tuesday 8.00- 8.45
After School
All after school activities take place from 3:15 - 4:15
 KS2 Boys Club takes place weekly after school
 KS1 craft clubs takes place each Tuesday after school
 KS2 performing arts club takes place weekly after school
Lunchtimes
 Girls KS2 netball takes place weekly at lunchtime.
 Various sports activities and clubs are run by Mrs Harris each lunchtime throughout the year.
Information regarding Sports Clubs that are available are given out at appropriate times during the year. You can apply for these
activities by completing the reply slips and consent forms.
You will be notified if your chid has been accepted to participate in a specific Sports Club.
Further information can be requested at the School Office to ensure the activity is suitable for your child.
10. How does the school support my child’s emotional
and social development?
 All staff will support your child with their social and emotional
needs.
 Every week all children in Year1 – Year 6 take part in Emotional
Literacy lessons, around a variety of themes.
 Children in Reception have weekly activities and circle times to
support their personal and emotional needs.
 The school works closely with Child and Adolescent Mental
Health Service (CAMHS), Educational Psychology Service,
Learning and Wellbeing Support Service, (LAWSS) CIASS ,
VIBES and Time for You Counselling.
11. Which adults can help my child in school and do
they have specialist training?
 All teachers are experienced in teaching children with special
educational needs or disabilities.
 Teaching Assistants provide additional support in the classroom, or for
specific interventions.
 Lunch time supervisors support children throughout the lunch time
period.
 Staff share knowledge, strategies and experience to ensure consistency
of approach across the school.
 Training is part of the on-going development for all staff.
Eg : Child Protection and Safeguarding, Autism, Mental Health Issues
and Dyslexia.
 Expertise is given to staff by other professionals.
12. What happens if my child needs specialist
equipment or other facilities?
How will school deal with administering my
child’s medication?
 We will endeavour to buy specialist equipment to support your child in their
learning. For example: pencil grips, angle boards for writing, counting apparatus,
Lego, Ear Defenders.
 Designated quiet areas can be made available when required, for those children
who need it.
 Specialist equipment can be requested from other professionals such as: The
Occupational Therapy Service, Speech and Language Therapy Service, Sensory
support Service, Access and Technology Service (computers and IPADS)
 With your consent , staff are able to administer your child’s medication. At the
office you will need to produce details of the medication and the times it should be
administered. (including a doctor’s prescription/ letter to support this)
“How will school deal with my child’s
medication?”
Question from a Year 6 child’s Parent
13. How will I be involved in supporting my child’s learning?
How can I help my child at home?
 You will be fully involved in all aspects of your child’s education.
 Your views and aspirations will be highly valued as we work in partnership to achieve
the best outcomes for your child.
 Decisions will always be made with your consent.
 We actively encourage parents and school staff to work closely in helping your child.
 This partnership will enable strategies to be shared between home and school,
regarding what works best for your child. It also provides continuity for your child.
 A copy of your child’s individual education plan (IEP) will be sent out and parents will
be invited to meet with SENCO to discuss.
 You can help your child by supporting your child with their IEP targets at home. Staff at
school will be happy to offer you advise on how you can do this.
“We found that we were steered in all the
right directions.”
Views from a Year 6 child’s Parents.
14. How will my child be involved in their own learning?
 Your child will be invited to work towards IEP targets that have
been discussed and agreed by the SENCO, their class teacher,
parents and perhaps other professionals.
 Older children will be involved in setting and reviewing targets,
depending upon their level of understanding.
 Your child will be involved in review meetings, if this is
appropriate.
 Teachers will always tell your child how they are doing and give
advice to further their learning.
 Teachers will encourage children to be positive learners .
15. Who should I contact if I’m not happy with my
child’s learning or progress?
 The first step is to contact the class teacher and arrange an
appointment.
 You may also contact the Assistant Head teachers, Mrs Parham
or Mrs Spencer, or Special Education Needs Co-Ordinator, Ms
Wainwright to discuss any concerns you have.
 Alternatively, you may wish to speak to Miss Pickthorne the
Headteacher.
 If there are issues that cannot be resolved you may follow the
complaints procedure.
16. Who provides services for children with Special
Needs or disabilities?
What provisions are available for my child?
 Learning and Wellbeing Support Service
 Educational Psychology Service
 Sensory Support Service
 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
 Occupational Health Service
 Physiotherapy Service
 Speech and Language Service
 Autism Service
 Referrals are usually made in partnership with parents, school staff,
school nurse, GP and other professionals.
 Advice and strategies are given to support you and your child.
 If you need additional support at home you may request a CAF.
“What other provisions are there for
my child?”
Question from a Year 4 child’s parent.
17. Who should I contact to find out about other
support for parents and families of children with SEND?
How can I get support from these services?
 SEND Information, Advice and Support
Service (IASS)
 Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/IASS
 Email: [email protected]
 Tel: 024 7669 4307
 Fax: 024 7669 5627
 Limbrick Wood Centre
Thomas Naul Croft
Tile Hill
Coventry
CV4 9QX
 Open Mon - Thurs 9.00am - 5.00pm. Fri - 9.00am - 4.30pm
“Who do I go to for help at home?”
Question from a Year 3 child’s parent.
18. How will you help my child make a successful move
into their next class or secondary school?
 Moving from one class to another is always well planned and carefully managed.
 Transition meetings, where important information is shared, takes place between staff.
 Special arrangements are made for children who are vulnerable . For example they may
meet their new teacher on a 1-2-1 basis, make visits to their new classroom, and visit
new playgrounds.
 Children may receive a photograph of their new classroom and the new adults who will
be working with them.
 Children also spend the morning with their new class teacher during “Moving on Day.”
 Secondary school staff will liaise closely with Primary school staff to ensure your child has
a successful transition to their new school. Visits to the school are arranged and Open
Evenings are available to meet new members of staff, particularly the Special Needs Coordinator.
 In Year 6 we work closely with LAWSS in the Spring/ Summer term to provide additional
Transition Work for children going into Secondary School. These sessions consider the
needs of the children and can be on a 1-2-1 basis, 2-2-1 basis or small group. The work
then continues into the Autumn Term of Year 7 at the child’s new Secondary school.
19. Glossary of the most used
Special Needs
and Disabilities terms
ADD
ADHD
ASD
BESD
CAF
CAMHS
COP
CP
EAL
EHCP
EP
FSM
G&T
IEP
IPMHS
KS
LA
LAWSS
LAC
MLD
NC
OT
RSA
SaLT
SLCN
SEN
SEND
SENCO
VI
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties
Common Assessment Framework
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Code of Practice
Child Protection
English as an Additional Language
Education Health and Care Plan
Educational Psychologist
Free School Meals
Gifted and Talented
Individual Education Plan
Integrated Primary Mental Health Service
Key Stage
Local Authority
Learning and Wellbeing Support Service
Looked After Child
Moderate Learning Difficulty
National Curriculum
Occupational Therapist
Request for Statutory Assessment
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech Language and Communication Needs
Special Educational Needs
Special Educational Needs and Disability
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Visual Impairment
20. Additional Information
Other web sites to find further information about Special Needs and
Disabilities are:
 The Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
www.gov.uk/government/.../send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
 The Local Offer
Support available locally to support children with SEN.
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer