SEND

Children experiencing learning difficulties are initially identified by their class teachers. A programme of structured work focused on the area of difficulty may be developed. Parents will be fully consulted when the school has any concerns about a child’s progress and may be invited to participate in a home/school programme. If progress is not made, the school may request advice from support services.

The school’s SENDCO, Mrs Faye McKinney, will carry out her own assessments and make suggestions for further programmes of work. Resources may also be borrowed from support services for use within the school. The school may also request advice from outside agencies. Bedford Borough Student Support Services are also available should specialist help be required, as educational psychology is no longer a front line service. Shackleton pays close regard to the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs.

The role of the Special Educational Needs Disability Co-ordinator is to work with children, staff and parents or carers to support and meet the needs of children experiencing difficulties in their learning. The earlier a difficulty with learning is identified the better as we can work together to find solutions to help, usually by setting achievable targets that move the child on and finding good strategies that help the individual child to make progress.

Please click the link below to see our SEND Information Report: