To ensure that there is effective communication between parents and school in order to work together in partnership for the

well-being of all pupils. To provide parents with information on the Local Authoritys SEN Parent Partnership Services and other useful organisations. To have a Head of SEN and SENCO who will coordinate all SEN provision for the school in collaboration with class teachers, the Head Teacher, pupils, parents/carers and relevant agencies; undergo relevant training; maintain good relationships with children with SEN and their parents/ carers; and provide parents/carers with all relevant information.

Early Identification, Assessment and Provision

Provision for children with special educational needs is a matter for the whole school. All teachers are teachers of children with special educational needs and teaching such children is, therefore, a whole school responsibility. At the heart of each class is a continuous cycle of assessment and planning which takes account of the wide range of abilities, aptitudes and interests of the children. The majority of children will learn and progress within these arrangements, but those children whose attainment falls significantly outside the expected range may have special educational needs. Early identification is vital and the school uses a graduated response to childrens special educational needs as outlined in the Code of Practice. The performance of all pupils is observed, assessed and monitored by the class teacher, and detailed records are kept for all children. The information and evidence gathered from the class teacher's records form the basis of an assessment of any pupil who is exhibiting difficulties. The class teacher makes an initial identification and informs the Head of SEN and parents at the earliest opportunity to share concerns and enlist their active support and participation. The class teacher collates evidence (work samples, reports, test results etc) and if lack of progress is evident, they share their concerns with the Head of SEN. The Head of SEN, together with the class teacher decides whether it is appropriate to place the child on the SEN register.

For more information please read the relevant school policies.

Our SEN policy & SEN: Parents policy can be found in full on our school website: Relevant information and contact details for parents & carers
The Head of SEN at Birchfield is: Miss G Priest The Head Teacher is: Ms M Foster-Brown

In order to contact/arrange an appointment with Miss Priest or the Head Teacher please ring the administrative team on 0121 464 5661.

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/sen
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DfE website about SEN