Special Education Needs
Our inclusive culture, policies and practices ensure that all children, no matter their background or ability, receive a great education.
Our Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Report (SEND), describes the services (including statutory requirements) we have available to help all our children receive an excellent education. It’s available here.
Who is our SEND Coordinator?
Need help or further advice? Our Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo), Gemma Shaw is here to help.
Pop in or call to make an appointment.
Resources
There are many great organisations that specialise in various needs and disabilities. Their websites, listed below, contain lots of helpful information.
Leeds Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice Support Service
Information and advice for parents/carers, children, and young people with Special Educational Needs
Leeds Local Offer
Find out more about what the Leeds Local offers and how to access the different services provided.
Down’s Syndrome Association
Helping people with Down’s syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
The National Autistic Society
The leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services and campaign for a better world for autistic people.
I CAN
I CAN is a charity that helps children with speech and language difficulties across the UK.
British Dyslexia Association
Information for a parent or carer caring for a child with dyslexia
Local Offer- Inner East Cluster
Leeds Local Offer
- Ensures families can access clear information about all services for those aged 0-25 with SEN and disabilities
- Explains what families are entitled to and can expect from services
- Gathers feedback from people who use services
- Uses feedback to support service development
We are also a key partner of the Inner East Cluster, which works to provide targeted, all-year-round support to children and families across the Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Lincoln Green and Gipton neighbourhoods.
They are based at the Lincoln Fields Centre and have staff with expertise in family support, improving school attendance and supporting behavioural, emotional and developmental needs. They can offer support at home, school or in a community setting.