SEND

Our SENDCo is Mrs Suzanne Rankin (working days Mon-Thurs)

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

The SENCo is responsible for leading and managing the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the school.

What Does the SENCo Do?

Identifying and Assessing Needs

Works with teachers to identify pupils who may have additional needs
Coordinates assessments and monitors progress
Ensures early intervention where needed

Planning and Reviewing Support

Develops and oversees Individual Support Plans
Ensures appropriate adjustments are in place in the classroom
Reviews progress regularly with staff, parents and pupils

Supporting Staff

Advises teachers on strategies and inclusive practice, including Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) https://www.cognus.org.uk/every-child-every-school-ordinarily-available-provision-oap-guidance/
Provides guidance on differentiation and reasonable adjustments
Organises training to improve staff understanding of SEND

Working with Families

Acts as the main point of contact for parents/carers of pupils with SEND
Meets regularly with families to discuss progress and next steps
Supports parents in understanding external processes and provision

Liaising with External Agencies

Works closely with educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, health professionals and local authority services
Coordinates referrals and multi-agency support where required

Ensuring Inclusive Practice

Promotes an inclusive ethos across the school
Ensures the school meets its statutory SEND responsibilities
Supports applications for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where appropriate

Our Commitment

We are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of need, is supported to achieve their full potential. The SENCo works closely with staff, families and external professionals to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where all pupils can succeed.

Our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Policy is currently under review to ensure it fully reflects the latest statutory guidance and our ongoing commitment to inclusive practice. We are carefully updating the document to make sure it clearly outlines how we identify, support and monitor pupils with additional needs. The revised policy will be uploaded to our website very soon. In the meantime, if you would like any information about our SEND provision, please contact the Sendco - Suzanne Rankin.

For more information on Sutton's SEND local offer, which is your guide to support and services for families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, please visit this website.

https://suttoninformationhub.org.uk/pages/send-local-offer

Email: senco@dorchesterprimary.com or srankin5@suttonmail.org

Telephone: 0208 330 1144