'Every Teacher a Teacher of SEND​

Every Leader a Leader of SEND'

At Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery, we endeavour to ensure all pupils have access to an inclusive, engaging and adaptive curriculum, no matter what their starting point is. 
 

Miss Georgia Wade is our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO). You can contact her via the school office on 01953 498302 or by emailing sendco@hockham.set.education.

Further Information

Our SEND Policy

All schools must have a SEND Policy that sets out their vision for SEND. Our SEND Policy has been written to provide clear information to all members of our community including governors, teachers and parents. 

The Local Offer

The Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (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 Local Offer can be found here: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/children-and-families/send-local-offer

If you have trouble accessing information online, you could get help at your local library. Alternatively, contact send@norfolk.gov.uk, telling them the information you would like, along with your name and postal address.

The SEND Code of Practice

All decisions that we make with regards to SEND are guided by the SEND Code of Practice. The SEND Code of Practice (2014) covers the 0-25 age range and includes guidance relating to disabled children and young people as well as those with SEN. The code encompasses the Children’s and Family Act and some of its aims are to ensure:

• There is a clearer focus on the participation of children and young people and parents in decision-making at individual and strategic levels.
• There is a stronger focus on high aspirations and on improving outcomes for children and young people.
• There is guidance for education settings on taking a graduated approach to identifying and supporting pupils and students who may need SEN Support.
• There is guidance on the assessment process for children and young people with complex needs who may need an ECH Plan.
• There is a greater focus on support that enables those with SEN to succeed in their education and make a successful transition to adulthood

The SEND Code of Practice can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25

Further Useful Links

Norfolk SENDIASS - https://www.norfolksendiass.org.uk/

The Norfolk SEND Partnership provide information and advice about special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) for children, young people, parents and carers.

Just One Norfolk - https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/digital-health-profiles/additional-health-and-wellbeing-needs/special-educational-needs

A child or young person has special educational needs and disabilities if they have a learning difficulty and/or a disability that means they need special health and education support, we shorten this to SEND.

Norfolk Autistic Society - https://www.autism.org.uk/

We are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

Dyslexia Outrearch Service - https://www.dyslexiaoutreach.co.uk/

Welcome to the website of the Dyslexia Outreach Service. We hope our website will provide you with a great deal of useful information, resources, tips and strategies, as well as the latest information on all the courses we are running.

Dyspraxia Foundation - https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/

Official website for the Dyspraxia Foundation, a registered charity. Find help and advice and more on Dyspraxia/DCD for children, adults and youth.

Just One Norfolk SALT - https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/salt

Our Speech and Language Therapists support children with speech, language and communication needs, to help them to communicate better. They also work with children who have eating and swallowing problems.