Mrs Thomas - SEND Coordinator
Accessibility Plan: 2021
SEND Policy: 2023
SEND Information Report: 2023
Summer Term: 2023-2024
Autumn Term: 2024-2025
An NHS guide to ADHD
An NHS guide to Anxiety
An NHS guide to Autism
An NHS guide to dealing with difficult behaviour
An NHS guide to Dyslexia
An NHS guide to Dyspraxia
An NHS guide to Hypermobility
An NHS guide to Children and bereavement
An NHS guide to Hearing tests
The National Autistic Society
Supporting your neurodivergent child
The pack includes information about the diagnosis process, how to get support for your child at school, health and wellbeing and much more. It is written for parents by parents. There are also signposts to useful books, blogs and online resources which are all tried and tested resources that the team have used and found helpful. You can order a hard copy or download a copy by following this link.
https://essexfamilyforum.org/resources/nd-pack
Whilst we always try to support families whose children have SEND, it may also be beneficial for you to contact the Parent Advisory Team Thurrock. Details can be found by clicking the link below:
http://www.patt.org.uk/
15 minute appointments can be booked with a Specialist Health Visitor for parents with children who have additional needs. An opportunity to meet with our team to discuss how our service may be able to assist. It is also an opportunity to meet the PATT SENDIASS Team and get advice and guidance on edcation and school issues. Click on the link below to book an appointment:
https://www.patt.org.uk/specialist-health-visitor-booking-page
This is the 'Local Offer.' It is also an important resource for parents in understanding the range of services and provision in the local area.
Thurrock SEND Local Offer
The local offer is part of the reforms to support children and young people with SEND under the Children and Families Act 2014.
You can find out more about the reforms in the Department for Education's guidance:
Easy Read Guide for Children and Young People
Easy Read Guide for Parents
https://eric.org.uk/potty-training/