St PaulinusCatholic Primary Academy
Inspiring all to live, learn and love in the light of Jesus
SEND
The Governors and Staff of St. Paulinus Primary School, Dewsbury commit themselves to live as a community with Christ at its centre, characterised by living Gospel values within the Catholic Church. They commit themselves to provide the best possible education for every child in the school, according to their needs and affirming their achievements.
The School Offer has been developed by the SEND with the involvement of the SEND Governor, all school staff, parents and pupils.
At St Paulinus our designated SEND Co-ordinator is: Mrs Chloe Aqib
KIRKLEES LOCAL OFFER
Kirklees Local Offer
KIAS (KIRKLEES INFORMATION ADVICE SERVICE)
A free support service to families of SEN children.
KIRKLEES SEND SPORTS
Kirklees SEND sports and leisure activities can be found here:
SEND POLICY 2024 - 2025
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
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PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
A SEN charity providing a support network and information about local SEN activities and services.
CODE OF PRACTICE 2014
The SEND Code of Practice 2014 can be found here:
WHAT IS OUR ETHOS TOWARDS ADDITIONAL NEEDS?
Here, at St Paulinus, we have a whole-school approach towards SEND policy and practice. Pupils identified as having SEND are, as far as possible, fully integrated into mainstream classes. Every effort is made to ensure they have equal access to the National Curriculum and that they are integrated into all aspects of school life including trips, residentials and after school activities/ clubs etc. The SEND Code of Practice makes it very clear that ALL teachers are teachers of pupils with additional needs.
Please be reassured that all teachers take responsibility for identifying pupils with SEND. They will then work in collaboration with the pupil themselves, their parents and the Special Needs and Disability Co-ordinator (SENDCo) to ensure that every pupil requiring different or additional support are identified and provided for as early as possible.
Assessment and daily interactions with both pupils and parents are the processes by which pupils with SEND can be identified; whether or not a pupil is making appropriate progress is seen as a significant factor in considering the need for SEND provision.
Who should you talk to if you think your child needs some extra help?
In the first instance, you should arrange a meeting with your child’s class teacher to discuss your concerns. If necessary, they will in turn arrange a meeting with the SENDCo.
HOW WILL WE IDENTIFY A CHILD WHO HAS ADDITIONAL NEEDS?
HOW WILL WE SUPPORT A CHILD WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS?
WHAT PROVISION IS AVAILABLE AT ST PAULINUS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TO SUPPORT A CHILD WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS?
WHEN WILL YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS YOUR CHILD'S PROGRESS?
WHAT SPECIALIST SERVICES/EXPERTISE ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUPILS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS?
WHAT ARE OUR ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS?
WHAT TYPES OF SEN DO WE PROVIDE FOR?
MEDICAL NEEDS
The governors, headteacher and staff of St Paulinus Catholic Primary
We have adopted the ChYPS policy and guidance Supporting Children and Young People with Medical Needs and outline below the detailed arrangements for implementing the policy in St Paulinus Catholic Primary School.
Roles and responsibilities
We have set out school / specific roles/duties briefly below:
The designated person with responsibility for children with medical needs is
Mrs Aqib
Her role is outlined as follows:
Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator
Other staff members with specific duties are outlined below:
Administration of prescribed controlled drugs:
Headteacher or in the
Administration of Epi-Pen:
Trained persons as listed in
Medical Policy:
Policy and Statement of arrangements for supporting children with medical needs.
Medical Updates:
Please complete a medical update form or an Asthma update form if your child’s health circumstances change.
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
MAP OF ST PAULINUS CATHOLIC PRIMARY ACADEMY
Main Entrance:
Ground level access to the hall through to Key Stage 1 Stairway and corridors to lower Key Stage 2 classrooms.
Key Stage 1:
Ground level access to the Early Years Unit (EYU), playground and car park. Dance studio and I.C.T. suite are also ground level.
There is a ground level corridor connecting Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 outside the main hall with a flight of stairs to access Key Stage 2.
Key Stage 2:
The lower corridor has 2 flights of stairs with upper landing to access upper Key Stage 2 classrooms.
Upper Key Stage 2:
Fire exit with descending stairs to school fire point.
Playgrounds:
Key Stage 1 Playground – Ground level
Key Stage 2 Playground – via one flight of stairs for the main concrete playground, plus a further flight of stairs to access the ball court and top field.
