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Special Educational Needs

The school identifies and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.  They respond positively to carefully planned help and guidance.

OFSTED 2024

 

At King’s Wood School we understand that every child is unique and individual. All children have a right to a broad and balanced curriculum that is appropriate to their needs. We strive to create positive and exciting environments in which all pupils can thrive and learn to be independent, confident individuals.

Overview

We are a two-form entry primary school and nursery, within the vibrant and diverse community of Totteridge in High Wycombe. Our school reflects this diversity, and we pride ourselves on an ethos which promotes mutual respect and values every individual.

We place children’s learning and well-being at the centre of all we do and offer a well-resourced and attractive environment in which to learn and grow. 
Our aim is to provide a rich and stimulating, skills-based, curriculum for our children, which promotes aspiration, independence and good citizenship. In this way, we hope to enable every child to achieve their full potential.

Parental Involvement

Parents are always able to make an appointment to see either the class teacher or the Inclusion Manager to discuss their child’s SEND. Parent Consultation Evenings are held twice a year with all parents being invited. Where a child has an EHCP, in preparation for the Annual Review, parents are asked for written feedback prior to the Review meeting.

Family Liaison

As part of the Inclusion Team, the school has a Family Liaison Manager (FLM) whose role it is to support parents of school-aged children. The parents are also directed towards the Buckinghamshire SEND Information, Advice and Support Service, previously known as Parent Partnership. The FLM will support parents with referrals to other outside agencies and attend meetings to support parents, e.g. housing, food banks etc.

Parents as First Teachers

As part of the Inclusion Team, the school also has a member of staff trained in delivering Parents as First Teachers (PaFT). Their role is to support families in their home with developmental topics, encouraging parent-child interaction and promoting family well-being. Parents of children aged 0–5 years are able to access this service. As well as offering home visits, the PAFT worker delivers workshops within the school on a variety of topics.

Our Inclusion Team

Position Name
SENDco / Inclusion Manager Nicola Kendrew
Family Liaison Manager Erika Searle
Learning Mentor Chloe Arnold
Key Workers Gabbi Henry, Sabina Bashir

 

Contact:

If you have concerns about your child’s learning, please speak to their class teacher. You may also find it helpful to speak to the school’s Inclusion Manager, Mrs Nicola Kendrew, who can be contacted via: schooloffice@kingswood.bucks.sch.uk

For compliments, concerns or complaints from parents of pupils with SEND, please contact:

Headteacher: Mrs J Freeman

Email: schooloffice@kingswood.bucks.sch.uk

Tel: 01494 521401


Information for the Local Offer for Buckinghamshire Council is available here.

For more in depth and statutory information regarding SEND, click here to visit the Inclusion & SEND page.