Livingstone Primary School
Special Educational Needs
At Livingstone, we are proud to be an inclusive school where every pupil is welcomed, valued and supported to achieve well. We work hard to remove any barriers to learning, promote equality and ensure that all children can take part in school life. Through high expectations, strong relationships and carefully tailored provision we create a learning environment in which every pupil can thrive.
Our SENDCo, Mrs Marshall works closely with pupils, staff and families to ensure the correct support is in place for children with Special Educational Needs.
What are Special Educational Needs?
Special Education Needs (SEN) refers to children who need additional support to help them to learn and succeed.
The SEN Code of Practice identifies four broad area of need: Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social Emotional and Mental Health and Sensory/Physical needs. A child may experience difficulties in one or more of these areas, and this can affect how they access learning or fully participate in school life. Identifying if a child has SEN ensures that the appropriate provision is in place so they can achieve well whilst at Livingstone and beyond.
How do we identify and support children with Special Educational Needs?
The school follows guidance set out in the Code of Practice to identify pupils who my require additional support. Teachers closely monitor progress and learning behaviours to recognise when a child may need additional support. When concerns arise, staff work in partnership with parents and, where appropriate, external professionals (such as Speech and Language or Mental Health Team) to build a clear understanding of the pupil's strengths and barriers to learning. Targeted support is then planned and implemented through a graduated approach, which is reviewed termly in an SEN review.
What is a graduated approach?
Through the Assess-Plan-Do-Review cycle, staff work collaboratively to identify specific barriers to learning and agree appropriate strategies, implement targeted support and evaluate its impact over time.
If you have any concerns regarding your child, please speak to your child's class teacher.
The SEND co-ordinator is Mrs Marshall who can be contacted via the school office.