SEND
Special Educational Needs
Moorlands Primary School has a nurturing and inclusive ethos to allow every pupil to achieve their potential. Firstly, we believe high quality teaching is vital and Moorlands Primary School has an in-depth system to support staff to deliver this and monitor progress of all pupils; however, for some children, there may be times when further additional support is needed.
To discuss this further, please speak to Class Teachers or the Moorlands SENCo.
Miss Laura Smith - SENCo lead.
Email: admin@moorlandsprimaryschool.org and mark for the attention of the SENCo
What do we offer at Moorlands?
We aim to make all aspects of our school accessible to all; this is supported in many ways including visuals, scaffolded learning, practical resources, adult support and emotional support. We are constantly responding to needs and looking for ways to support pupil development. At times, we may give small group or 1:1 support to pupils. This may be for a few sessions or may be long term. We work hard to support the needs of all children at Moorlands and you may hear some interventions such as the ones outlined below:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics or Freshstart
EYFS and KS1 receive daily phonics as part of their daily learning. Some pupils in Years 3 and 4 are supported by the continuation of Read, Write, Inc group sessions daily. Other pupils in Years 4-6 may access phonic session or 'Fresh Start Phonics' which allows continued phonic learning in a style that is more suitable for older pupils.
Further specific support may include:
- Meet and Greet to support separation anxieties
- Breathing and drawing techniques for calming
- Unstructured play support
- After school resilience club
- Emotional support from Well-Being Ambassadors
- KS2 Buddy support
The following are some strategies we use to support learning:
- Use of Communication In Print symbols to support communication (Widgit)
- Aided Language Displays for consistent visuals
- Read, Write, Inc Intervention/Fresh Start Phonics
- 5 Minute Number Box
- Sandwell Numeracy Intervention
- 1:1 phonics
- Additional 1:1 reading
- Small group learning
- Intensive Interaction
- Sensory support
- SEMH support
TTRockstars and Numbots are used to support fluency for all pupils.
Early Years Intervention Support
- NELI - supporting early language development
- WellComm - supporting early language
- Adapted Read, Write, Inc phonics
- Communication In Print visuals - Widgit
- Play support
- Intensive Interaction
Moorlands Primary School works in partnership with:
CAMHS: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provide help and treatment for children, and their families, who are experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties, including mental health problems or disorder.
Complex Communication & Autism Team (CCAT): A highly experienced team of specialist practitioners who can help schools meet the needs of children with complex communication disorders and autism.
Educational Psychologist: Concerned with helping children who are experiencing problems within an educational setting with the aim of enhancing their learning.
Exclusion Team: The exclusion team supports pupils who are at risk of being permanently excluded.
Hearing Impaired (HI) and Visually Impaired (VI)Team: Qualified Teachers of the Deaf, trained in specialist teaching and providing support to deaf pupils and children with hearing loss. Qualified Teachers of Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment, trained in specialist teaching and providing support to pupils with vision impairment.
Learning Team: A highly experienced team of specialist practitioners who can help schools meet the needs of children with learning difficulties.
Occupational Therapist: Occupational therapists help people with mental, physical or social disabilities to independently carry out everyday tasks or occupations.
Physiotherapist: A clinical health professional who aims to rehabilitate and improve a person's ability to move and function.
Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Team: Support schools to bring about positive change in the behaviour of children experiencing difficulties with their behaviour, emotional and social development.
Speech and Language Therapist: identifies children's developmental language and communication difficulties/disorders.
SENDIASS: Sandwell SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
The Sandwell SEND Information, Advice and Support Services offers a free, confidential and impartial service for all parents and carers of children with special educational needs in Sandwell to help them navigate a way through the new SEND legislation.
Sandwell SEND Information and Advice Support Service
SENDIASS, B70 9EZ
Speech, Language and Communication
Communication and speaking with your child is one of the best ways to support their development. See the attached link to find resources to help language development at home:
Children sometimes struggle to communicate through words. Visuals are used to support communication throughout school. Please see visual resources below that can be printed to use at home.
FASTA referral
Are you concerned about your child's development? Please speak to the class teacher or school SENCo about a referral to FASTA (Faster Access to Sandwell Therapy Assessment). This may include support from an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or speech and language therapist.
SPDC
SPDC supports access to a range of play and leisure opportunities for disabled children in Sandwell. This enables them to stay safe, be healthy, enjoy and achieve and make a positive contribution to others. Follow the link below for further information:
- SPDC website
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Autism West Midlands Supporting parents and families
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CAMHS Sandwell Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
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Local Offer What Sandwell offers SEND pupils
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SEND Code of Practice DfE Special Educational Needs 0-25 years
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SENDIASS The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services
Sandwell Support for parents - In Our Place - Sandwell Parent Support