SEN
At The Hub School we recognise that every child is unique.
Within our rich and varied curriculum, every child is given opportunities and support, in a safe, caring and stimulating environment, which should facilitate each child’s chance to reach the highest possible standards. All staff are committed to meeting the needs of all our children and strive to break down any barriers that are preventing children from making the progress they are capable of. As a school, we recognise the importance of not only supporting children’s academic progress but also developing their behavioural, emotional and social skills to enable them to become confident, independent learners.
SEN Legislation
The reforms in the Children and Families Bill 2014 affected the way children with special educational needs (SEN) are supported in schools. This new approach was implemented in September 2014 and places pupils at the centre of planning. Building on best practice, the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 sets clear expectations on schools to deliver a whole school approach to SEN, with good quality teaching as a first response and a clear focus on outcomes. Teachers are at the heart of the new SEN support system, supported by the strategic role of SENCOs, with strong leadership from head teachers and governors.
The key principles of this new legislation are:
- Young people and their families should be fully involved in discussions about the support they need, so they can share their knowledge and feedback to the school on the young person’s progress.
- Education, Health and Care plans (EHC) will replace statements of special educational needs. New assessments for additional educational needs will follow the EHC guidelines from September 2014. (Existing statements will remain in force until all children and young people have completed the transition, which will be within three years).
- School Action and School Action Plus will cease and be replaced by a single school-based category for children who need extra specialist support.
Local Offer
As part of this new legislation, Local Authorities have a duty to publish a Local Offer, setting out in one place information about provision they expect to be available in their area across education, health and social care for children and young people in their area who have SEN or are disabled, including those who do not have EHC plans.
School’s also have a duty to publish their SEND Information Report as part of the Local Local Offer
SEND Documents
The following documents will give you more information in relation to SEND and how school and home can support children. If you have any concerns or wish to discuss SEND at our school, please do not hesitate to contact the SENCO:
Miss Heather Howard- Director of Learning for SEND (SENCO)
01482 304200
SEN Information Report
SEND Policy, click here
SEND Guide for Parents- DFE Publication- August 2014, click here
Useful Information
East Riding Look Ahead - www.eastridinglocaloffer.org.uk/care-and-support/support-for-parents-carers-and-young-people/look-ahead
Family Information Services Hub (FISH)
Free, impartial service for children, young people, parents/carers and the people who support them:
Telephone: (01482) 396469
Children’s Commissioning and Quality Monitoring Team
County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley, HU17 9BA
For EHCP enquiries:
Telephone: (01482) 392163
Email: send.enquiries@eastriding.gov.uk
For commissioning and contract enquiries:
Telephone: (01482) 392254
Email: childrens.commissioning.team@eastriding.gov.uk
0-25 SEND Team
County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley, HU17 9BA
Telephone: (01482) 394000
SEND Information, Advice and Support (SENDIASS)
SENDIASS offers impartial, confidential information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people (aged 0-25) with special educational needs or disabilities and those who support them;
Telephone: (01482) 396469
Email: sendiass@eastriding.gov.uk
East Riding Parent/Carer Forum (EYPCF)
East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum (EYPCF) works with the East Riding Council and health partners to help improve services for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. They consult with parents and carers all across the East Riding about what works well and any issues they may have.
Tel: (01262) 678283
Mobile: 07813676941
Email : admin@eypcf.co.uk
KIDS 16-25 SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
A young people’s information, advice, support and advocacy service. The information and support enables young people to participate in decisions about their future and is impartial, confidential and accessible.
Telephone: (01482) 467540 (Office)
Email: enquiries.yorkshire@kids.org.uk
East Riding of Yorkshire Council and East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum have been working in partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people with SEND and their families remains a national concern during lockdown. Supporting parents and carers to engage children/young people in activities that they enjoy, either as part of a group activity or independently can help to support them.
Specialist Services have provided £10,000 funding to the Parent Carer Forum, to help support children/young people with SEND and their families to engage in activities or social and recreational opportunities. The funding provides the opportunity for parents and carers to apply for resources to help them engage in activities at home or in the community (adhering to the current Government rules and guidance).
The Parent Carer Forum will manage the application process and provide the resources to families and support groups for those with SEND. We encourage parents/carers to provide as much information as possible to support their applications highlighting how the resources will positively impact on the child/ren or families mental health and wellbeing.
We have made the application form and further details available by clicking here
Our SENDCO Miss H Howard would be happy to assist with completing the form. Please do give us a call on 01482 304200.
