Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Westerton Primary Academy
Westerton Primary School has an inclusive ethos and works in partnership with children, parents and other agencies to provide the best possible educational outcomes. We have high expectations of all of our children and put support in place at the earliest possible stage, where needed.
All SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision is overseen and managed by the SENCo, in a senior leadership capacity. The SENCo, who holds the NASENCo qualification, ensures that the school adheres to the SEND Code of Practice 2014 and monitors, reviews and evaluates all SEND provision on a regular basis throughout the year. The SENCo, alongside the wider Senior Leadership Team, reports to the school Governing Body, on SEND and inclusion.
The school’s policies, available on the website, reflect the school’s commitment to inclusion, safety and well-being of children –
- SEND & Inclusion
- Behaviour
- Safeguarding/ Child Protection
- Health and Safety
- Access/ disability plans
- Equalities
The SEND Code of Practice is statutory guidance for organisations that work with and support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. For further information about SEND provision and statutory guidance, please see the following links:
- Click here to view the SEND Code of Practice document in full.
- Click here to read a guide to the Code of Practice, for Parents and carers.
For further information about Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP), please see the following links:
- To find out more about making an EHCP request please click here.
- For a short guide to EHCPs, please click here.
Who can I contact for further information?
SEND Information Report / SEND School Offer
Please see the following frequently asked questions, below, for information regarding Westerton Primary Academy's SEND offer and SEND Information Report.
The Leeds Local Offer for SEND
The Leeds Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place. It shows families what they can expect from a range of local agencies, including education, health and social care.
The Leeds Local Offer is about providing families with information to make informed choices about services they chose to use.
To access the Leeds Local Offer for SEND, please click here.
The Leeds Local Offer has also developed a Facebook group for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. The Facebook group is platform for them to share with families key service updates, events, consultations and much more. To access the Leeds Local Offer Facebook Page, please click here.
For additional information and support, please refer to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) in Leeds. SENDIASS support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers to help with any concerns or questions. They do this by providing a free, impartial and confidential service through their website and online resources. They can also be contacted through their advice line. Please click here to access this information.
Emotional Health and Well-being at Westerton Primary Academy
Meet the Well-being Team
Jane Sayers
EHWB Leader
Claire Maskery Tyler Severn
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant EHWB & Family Support Worker
The well-being of the children and their families at Westerton Primary Academy is incredibly important to us. As a result we are constantly striving to support children and families however we can. The Well-being Team here at Westerton Primary Academy work tirelessly to offer advice and support, all year round.
Please check this section for regular updates on what the Well-being Team have to offer.
Support for Children and Families at Westerton Primary Academy
Seasons for Growth
Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Westerton Primary Academy, we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively.
We are therefore offering a very successful education programme called Seasons for Growth. This programme is facilitated in small groups. It is based on research that highlights the importance of social support and the need to practice new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The programme focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem solving, decision making, effective communication and developing peer support networks.
If you feel your child would benefit from Seasons for Growth, or you would like more information, please get in touch with Wellbeing@westerton.leodis.org.uk
