How we define SenCo

How We Define SEND

What kinds of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) does the school make provision for?

At Kings Norton, we make provision for pupils who have any identified SEND from within those in the table below.  We know that some pupils will have difficulties in more than one of these areas and we will always do our best to meet their needs.  This information acts as a guide but the things we do will vary and actual support will be based on the specific needs of each pupil.

Communication and interaction

Pupils who have difficulty communicating with others which may be because they:

• find it hard to make themselves understood or to say what they want to.

• do not always understand what is being said.

• find interacting with others difficult.

• are on the Autistic spectrum.

Cognition and learning

Pupils who learn at a slower pace than their peers because they:

• take longer to learn important skills.

• find it difficult to remember things such as letters & sounds, key words, numbers & basic skills eg. number bonds.

• find it hard to understand how to use letter sounds to read and spell words.

• may need more time to think about their answers.

• may have an associated difficulty, e.g. issues with mobility and communication, physical disability or sensory impairment

• may be showing signs of a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia or dyspraxia.

Social, mental and emotional health

Pupils who find it difficult to manage their emotions and behaviour in a way that affects their daily life, for instance they may find it challenging to:

• Follow rules set by others

• Sit still for a long time

• Listen to and follow instructions

• Understand how they, or others, are feeling

• Make friends

• Deal with their difficulties in a way that does not cause harm to themselves or others.

• Take responsibility for the things they do

This could also include pupils suffering from anxiety or depression, or those who have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) or Attachment Disorder.

Sensory and/or physical

Pupils who have a disability that means adaptations and/or support are needed to enable them to fully access the school/learning environment.  This may include:

• hearing and/or visual difficulties

• physical disabilities

• motor skills issues

• medical needs

For further information please see the school’s Accessibility Plan and the SEND Policy both available on our school’s website.