Supporting children with additional needs to reach their full potential is a HIGH PRIORITY at our school.
Every SEND child receives a bespoke intervention package according to the SMART targets on the SEND Plans. Children have a say in their support, including what works best for them, so they feel included in their education and have their opinions listened to.
Our Learning Mentors, Teachers and Teaching Partners attend new and innovative training so they can provide a high quality of SEND provision, including Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism and ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication.
We know that SEND children are able and have many different skills, so we make sure they have whatever they need to take part in sporting and cultural capital events.
Our SENDCo Trudi Setchell is available to answer any questions - send her an email! tsetchell@coneyhill.gloucs.sch.uk
We hold informative, informal SEND Coffee Mornings termly, where you can meet other parents and ask the SENDCo questions.
Bailey the dog - part of the Pets as Therapy Charity
At Pets As Therapy, our work is all about creating everyday moments of magic. We partner with schools, hospitals, care homes and community groups to bring the comfort, companionship and joy of a therapy pet visit to those who need it most. We are very lucky to welcome David, and his dog 'Bailey' into our school!
From reducing stress and anxiety to boosting confidence and communication, Bailey's visits make a real difference to our children's wellbeing.
Calm Zone
We have a peaceful, cool and low-lighting sensory room to provide a safe and quiet environment for children experiencing emotional difficulties and/or sensory challenges. The Calm Zone has a mattress, weighted blanket, proprioceptive, auditory, tactile and visual resources specifically chosen to soothe and reduce overwhelmed minds.
Pupil voice
We consult with our young people to discover their challenges and identify ways in which we can support them to achieve and be successful in all areas of school life. We use a familiar document called a 'My profile', which is universally recognised by other professionals. Children with EHCP's attend Annual Reviews. It is important to discuss My Plan interventions openly, and listen to the opinions of children and how they think they're doing; this takes place informally during each intervention and more formally at the end of a programme/term.
We are officially a Young Minds Matter school!
Follow the link to access this safe and confidential mental health support service developed for children and young people.
| Young Minds Matter (YMM) Gloucestershire |
Support services
Parents and carers may find the following services helpful:
SENDIASS:- https://sendiassglos.org.uk/
Gloucester Parent Carers Forum:- https://glosparentcarerforum.org.uk/
GlosFamilies Directory:- Glosfamilies Directory | Support for Families with SEND - Gloucestershire's Local Offer for Parent & Carers
Gov.uk Guide for Parents and Carers:- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers
Complaints procedure
We encourage parents to talk openly with us about the SEND provision for children at our school; this helps us maintain good communication, standards and expectations.
Parents can share views and ask questions by emailing the SENDCo (tsetchell@coneyhill.gloucs.sch.uk) or the Headteacher (head@coneyhill.gloucs.sch.uk), who will endeavour to provide answers as quickly as possible. Face-to-face meetings can be arranged. Our Complaints policy can be found on the policy section of our website.