Forest of Teesdale Primary School’s SEN Information Report was reviewed and updated in April 2021. It will be monitored on a termly basis through the established school systems and reviewed by the school SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team and ratified by the Governing Body, after consultation with representative members of our whole school community.
Our SEN Information Report – which is part of Durham County Council’s Local Offer – provides details about how we support children and young people with Special Educational Needs in our school.
Ethos
At Forest-in-Teesdale Primary School we recognise that all pupils are entitled to a quality of provision that will enable them to achieve their potential. We believe in positive intervention, removing barriers to learning, raising expectations and levels of achievement and working in partnership with parents, extended families and other agencies in order to provide a positive educational experience for all our pupils including those with a special educational need or disability. We strive to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their additional needs, make the best possible progress.
This policy was produced after consultation with parents/ carers, children and the governing body of the school.
This SEND Information Report should be read alongside the following policies:
- SEND Policy
- Equalities Policy, Information and Objectives
- Accessibility Plan.
- Admissions Arrangements
- Safeguarding Policy
- Supporting Pupils with medical conditions
And/or any other relevant school policies available on the policies section of the school website.
Key Contacts
- Executive Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson, Telephone: 01833 622 220, Email forest@durhamlearning.net
- Federation Deputy Headteacher & SENDCo: Mr Richard Sains, Telephone: 01833 622 220, Email forest@durhamlearning.net
- SEN Link Governor: Mrs Natalie Dalton, (Please contact through school office)
SEND Admissions
For information on the admission of pupils with a disability, please visit the School Admissions section of our website and view the Accessibility Plan in our School Policies section. If you would like to discuss your child’s SEN in more detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
The full range of local support available for children/ young people with SEND and their families within and outside of school can be found in the County Durham Local Offer
