SEND and Inclusion
At Holy Family Catholic Primary School, we are committed to the equality of opportunity for all pupils. In line with Holy Family's mission statement, whereby each child is seen as an individual with his/her own particular needs and potential, we aim to ensure that every child participates fully in the curriculum and, social and spiritual life of the school, irrespective of age, ability or disability, as far as they are able.
We have strong relationships with many agencies outside school to help us meet the additional needs of some of our children and to support their families e.g. Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists & Occupational Therapists.
Our SEND School Information Report describes the provision Holy Family makes for children who have a greater difficulty in learning (i.e. both in the academic and social context) than the majority of the children of the same age, or who have a disability which prevents or hinders them from making use of educational facilities, of the kind generally available in our school. Further information can also be found in our SEND Policy.
If you would like to find out more about South Gloucestershire's SEND Local Offer, please click on the following link: www.southglos.gov.uk/localoffer
If you would like to discuss your child with our SENDCo, Mrs Collins, please call 01454 866786. Mrs Collins' working days are Mondays, Tuesdays (full day) and Thursday mornings; you can also contact her by email on senco@holyfamilyprimary.co.uk
You may find the following useful:
SEND & You provide the information, advice and support service for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs/ Disabilities and their families in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset (SENDIASS).
They are a free, confidential and impartial service. You can contact them by contact form: https://www.sendandyou.org.uk/contact-us/
By telephone: 0117 9926009
Or by email: support@sendandyou.org.uk
South Glos Parents and Carers (SGPC) are a forum who aim to make your voice heard as families and offer networking opportunities with other families with children aged 0-25 years with SEN.
The South Glos Way Inclusion Toolkit is a helpful resource for families with children aged between 0-25 years with special educational needs.
School Nursing Service - School Nurses work with children, young people, and their parents/carers to maximise their health and well-being. School Nurses provide information and support on several topics that children or young people come across that can affect their health.
Bristol Autism Support exists to provide support, advice and information to parents and carers of autistic children, diagnosed or suspected, in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BaNES.
Neuroinclusive Education Network (NEN) (part of the National Autistic Society & previously known as the Autism Education Trust - AET) champion a world where being different is something to be celebrated and where all autistic learners experience a positive education that supports their well-being.
Cerebra - Sleep Advice Service is a great source of support. Alongside their Sleep Tips booklet and relevant guides, they also offer one-to-one support for families.