INCLUSION & SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) INFORMATION

INCLUSION STATEMENT

We are an inclusive school.  We actively seek to remove any barriers to learning and participation to ensure all children can do their absolute best.

Equality of Opportunity must be a reality for our children.  This means we adapt to allow all children the same opportunity wherever possible.  This spans a wide continuum from having a wheelchair to move around or a special cushion to provide sensory feedback and so aid concentration, to using a pencil grip to assist handwriting or extra time with an adult to discuss emotional difficulties.

We believe all children are different and have different needs, which is why support is planned on an individual basis.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK is aimed at helping those suffering from anxiety disorders. The website contains a wide range of information and support including clinical hypnotherapy, cognitive/behavioural and complementary therapies; information on self-help groups in the UK; self-help packs; information tapes; factsheets; quarterly newsletter; network of local area representatives.

Website:               www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Helpline:              08444 775 774
Email:                  info@anxietyuk.org.uk

MIND
Mind is a national mental health charity and can give you information on where to find support groups in your area for a whole range of mental health and emotional issues. They can also give you more information on where to go for more help, information, and support groups in your area. They will give support to those suffering from mental health problems or to their carers.

Website:               www.mind.org.uk
MindInfoLine:      0300 123 3393
Text:                     86463 

Young Minds
Young Minds focuses on the mental health issues of children, recognising that many children have troublesome worries and fears. They publish a huge range of information to help parents, carers or other professionals who are worried about a child. They have a monthly magazine that anyone is free to subscribe to, which provides up to date information and advice. They also provide a parent helpline and publish regular leaflets on specific issues to help parents.

Website:               www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds Parents Information Service:  0800 802 5544

Family Lives
Family Lives offer a free and confidential helpline for anyone involved in caring for children. It offers listening, support, information and guidance on all issues of concern. Parenting classes and workshops for parents to share ideas and learn new skills are also offered. The website contains a range of information, including leaflets on family related issues.

Website:               www.familylives.org.uk
Helpline:              0808 800 2222

Parent Lifeline
Parent Lifeline is a helpline which offers emotional support and understanding for parents under stress. This helpline can also put parents in touch with further help if they wish.

Website:               www.parentlifeline.org.uk
Helpline:              0114 272 6575 (Mon-Fri: 9am-1pm, 7.00pm-11.00pm)