SEND Information

Special Education Needs & Disabilities at St Bernadette’s

Our SEND Co-ordinator is Mrs Cathy Armstrong who can be contacted on the main school office telephone number 01257 401125.

We have high aspirations for all our children and have developed a broad and balanced curriculum that is stimulating and engaging for all groups of learners. We follow a graduated approach to SEND, adapting our provision to meet pupils’ needs and removing barriers to learning and participation.

There are three stages, known as ‘waves’, that outline the provision that we provide for pupils with SEND:

Wave 1: Quality first teaching ensures that children access high quality, inclusive teaching that is adapted and personalised according to need.

Wave 2: Some children will need additional support to help accelerate their progress. This may be in the form of a targeted intervention provided by a teacher or teaching assistant.

Wave 3: This is the highest level of support available within a mainstream school, involving more intensive support, for example through highly-personalised provision. This may also include specialist interventions and/or advice from external agencies.

Teachers monitor the progress of all the pupils in their class closely. Where a pupil is not making the level of progress expected for their age, the teacher will put in place additional help and support to help them to help them catch-up. Some pupils in school may be identified as having a special educational need (SEN) and will require additional support to remove any barriers to learning.

They may have an Individual Plan with specific targets that we will help them to work towards. This should have two or
three SMART targets – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound. A Positive Behaviour Support Plan may be used if
appropriate. These will be shared with you and reviewed on a termly basis.

A One Page Profile is created for the child, capturing important information including strengths, interests and support needed. This document is easily accessible within the classroom and shared with adults who might encounter the child (e.g. supply teachers).

Further Information

For more information on Wigan Council’s SEND local offer, click here

Wigan Local Offer provides information of services which could support children and young people with SEND.

Or if you prefer to speak to someone please call Wigan SEND team on 01942 486136.

Useful Websites for Parents/Carers

The National Autistic Society
Gives information about autism, parental advice, strategies and approaches, etc.

The Autism Pathway and Service work with schools, teachers and parents to help support children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), you will find further information at the link below:

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Professionals/Educational-support/ASC-Pathway-Service.aspx

British Dyslexia Association
A useful website with information about dyslexia, assessment and identification, exam concessions, etc.

ADHD UK
A useful website that provides information and guidance around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Provides a free and comprehensive source of information for young people, parents and professionals about the range of mental health difficulties and disorders that may be encountered during childhood and adolescence.

Wigan SENDIASS Supporting people with special educational needs and disabilities in the Wigan Borough

Wigan Family Welfare
Family Welfare provides independent counselling, advocacy and community support services.

Wigan Council’s Targeted Education Support Service (TESS)
Information about what TESS is, what they do and how you can get their help.

Wigan Council’s 0-19 Gateway Service
Information on the 0-19 Gateway service that Wigan Council provides for young people. There is also an additional information leaflet about the service.