Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
OFSTED recognised that Christ the King has good procedures and systems in place to identify and help children who have ‘Special Needs’. We regularly monitor the children and provide specific help, individual work programmes and, where possible, support time to help all such pupils. Some children who require greater support have their educational needs, adult support time and resources identified in an agreed Education and Health Care plan.
The school always involves parents where there is concern and will, with parents’ knowledge, involve outside advisory and support agencies, if necessary. The school’s Special Needs Policy follows DFE guidelines and is available for viewing in school. The Governors review the policy annually and it has also been amended to reflect the DFE SEN Code of Practice.
The name of our current SENCo is Mrs Anna Kelly and she can be contacted via phone on 01282 429108.
Accessibility Plan - awaiting governor approval
Parent support
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Breaktime discount cards
Children and young people who are Break Time members can now get a free Max Card, giving reduced or free entry to many UK attractions.
The Max Card is a discount card for families of children with additional needs. Families can save money on great days out at castles, zoos, bowling alleys, trampoline parks and many more.
Parents and carers can request a card at www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/things-to-do
Does your child have dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia affects fine and gross motor co-ordination and can cause problems for young people in planning, organising and carrying out movements in the right order in everyday situations.
For more information visit www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/
Does your child have dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurological difference and can have a significant impact during education, in the workplace and in everyday life. As each person is unique, so is everyone's experience of dyslexia. It can range from mild to severe, and it can co-occur with other specific learning difficulties. It usually runs in families and is a life-long condition. For more information visit www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia
Early Help and Support
Click here to find out more about Early Help at Christ the King.