Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Chesham Primary is proud to be an inclusive school.

If you have any questions regarding your child, then please get in touch with Chesham's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO), Mr Roche (0161 764 4927).

Chesham Primary School Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information

At Chesham Primary School, we believe passionately in the importance of inclusion and equality for all children and adults, and strive to ensure that these values are at the heart of our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) practices.

We will always involve parents and children in key decisions, as well as planning and reviewing progress; we know that parents are the first educators of their child and that we need their knowledge and co-operation to plan effectively.

We know that the earlier we identify SEND and provide support, the more successful our children will be.

We are committed to providing expert support and resources for children with SEND to fulfil their individual potential.
Our starting point is to guarantee a whole -school approach to providing for the needs of children with SEND. In other words, we make sure that all staff have the knowledge and skills to support all children, including those with SEND, throughout our School.

In the attached documents linked below, you can read about our provision and how we support those children who have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, and their families:

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Report

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy

School Accessibility Plan

Government SEND Improvement Plan

Bury's Local Offer

Information on services available in the local area, for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents or carers, can be found by accessing the following link:

http://www.theburydirectory.co.uk/kb5/bury/directory/localoffer.page

Please click on the following link to read the latest SEND Local Offer newsletter which contains useful resources and information:

SEND Local Offer Newsletter April 23

Where can I get more help and information?

Useful contacts:

Bury SEND Information Advice Support Service (SENDIASS)

This is an impartial, confidential and free service which can help you through the SEND system. It has independent supporters who can visit you at home, give information by phone or support you in meetings. You can contact the Service at:

Tel: 01706 769 634

https://theburydirectory.co.uk/services/bury-sendiass

First Point (Family Support Services)

The service is run by Bury parents for parents and can offer a range of support and advice. The service can be contacted at:

Tel: 0161 641 4585

https://www.firstpointsupport.org.uk/

EHCP Assessment & Review Team (Formerly Special Educational Needs Team)

The Team is responsible for the maintenance and review of Education, Health and Care Plans or Statements of SEND for children and young people who live in Bury. Since 2014 it has organised the transfer from Statements to Education, Health and Care Plans. The Team can be contacted at:

Tel: 0161 253 5969

E-mail: e hc@bury.gov.uk