Mainstream Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Inclusion

At All Saints Catholic Primary School we know that all children are different and firmly believe that children develop at different rates. Many of our children have barriers to their learning and may require additional support during their time at our school and beyond. We are committed to ensuring that children with SEND are fully included in the many wonderful opportunities available at our school. 

We are a fully inclusive school and strive to ensure all our children are stretched to reach their full potential through access to a rich broad and balanced curriculum. We do this by applying the graduated approach, working with parents and carers and most importantly, by listening to our children. 

Our staff focus on high quality teaching for all our children, underpinned by the Education Endowment Foundation’s report on special educational needs in mainstream schools and the ‘five-a-day’ principles which outline how high quality teaching can benefit children with SEND.

Mainstream SEND Staff

The SEND link governor is Mrs Cliff

The Graduated Approach at All Saints

“A pupil has SEN where their learning difficulty or disability calls for special educational provision, namely provision different from or additional to that normally available to pupils of the same age.

Section 6.15 SEND Code of Practice 2015

Where children are identified through staff observations, assessments and discussions with parents, as needing additional support then we implement the ‘Graduated Approach’ in line with the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years (January 2015). This is implemented through a continuous monitoring cycle, where we look at what strengths and barriers a child may have, how we can support them to reach their potential and review what progress they have made. This is known as the ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) Cycle’.

Through the application of the APDR cycle children are supported at the correct level for their needs. We currently commission services from the following agencies;

• Liverpool Educational Psychology Service
• YPAS Seedlings
• ADHD Foundation
• Mental Health Support Team
• Together Trust
• Play Therapy

Where appropriate we are able to make referrals to the following health services;

• Community Speech and Language Team
• Development Paediatrics
• ASD Pathway
• ADHD Pathway
• Occupational Therapy
• CAMHS
• Bereavement Support Services
• Bowel and Bladder Team
• School Nurse
• Physiotherapy Team

We also are able to access support from the following local authority services;

• Special Educational Needs Inclusion Support Service (SENISS) 
• Behaviour Intervention Team (BIT)
• Sensory Services for Visually Impaired and Hearing Impaired
• Family Help Team

Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

A small percentage of pupils, with the highest level of need, will require additional support over and above what is available at the ‘SEN Support’ level. Provision for these pupils will be through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Any parent who feels that their child may require a statutory assessment of their needs are encouraged to speak to the school SENCO in the first instance.

SEN Documents

Parental Signposting

There are lots of opportunities for parents to access additional support through a variety of agencies either online, in person or through in school sessions. Lots of signposting is sent to parents through the SeeSaw App and the school newsletter. 

ADDvanced Solutions
0151 486 1788
https://www.addvancedsolutions.co.uk

ADHD Foundation
0151 541 9020
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

ASD Training Team 
0151 233 5988
https://fsd.liverpool.gov.uk/kb5/liverpool/fsd/service.page?id=8VklJg0iBBA

Liverpool Local Offer
https://fsd.liverpool.gov.uk/kb5/liverpool/fsd/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0

LivPac (Liverpool Parent Carer Forum)
https://ehd.liverpool.gov.uk/kb5/liverpool/fsd/service.page?id=68TVObiahRs

Mental Health Support

There are a number of agencies available to support children with their mental health needs. 

Mental health support for children and young people in Liverpool (formally CAMHS)

Parents & Carers

Young Person’s Advisory Service (YPAS)

0151 707 1025

https://www.ypas.org.uk/

Emergency Advice

The Children and Young People’s (CYP) Crisis Care team provides support, advice and guidance to children, families and professionals in crisis. To speak to a member of the team, call:

CYP Crisis Line – 0151 293 3577 

Crisis Care FREEPHONE: 0808 196 3550

CALL 111 and press 2 – the mental health option. 

Fresh CAMHS – 0151 293 3662