Special Educational Needs

George Carey Church of England Primary School is an inclusive school welcoming all children and their families. The school’s mission statement highlights the fact that all the people involved in the school are like parts of one body. Where children with special educational needs or disabilities make less progress, the whole body of the school is less effective. Pupils with SEND are an important and integral part of our school and they need to achieve their standard for the school to be healthy. As such, each member of the school community carries out their duties in supporting provision to be the best that it can be.

At George Carey Church of England Primary School, we believe that all pupils are entitled to an education that enables them to achieve their best, have access to a rich and varied curriculum, become confident individuals living fulfilling lives, and make a successful transition into adulthood.

The school plays a crucial part in making the SEND ‘journey’ as informative and successful as possible. We are committed to support our parents/carers as much as supporting our pupils as a joint up approach to ensure the best outcomes for all the children. This approach allows the views of the child, their parents/carers and the key staff that work with the families to be at the core of the decision-making process.

If you wish to discuss your child’s needs or progress or raise a concern, the classroom teacher might be best equipped to support with your enquiry. Alternatively, if you wish to find more information about the existing SEND provision within the Barding and Dagenham borough, contact a member of the Inclusion Team, or get impartial support from an external organisation, please use the details below.

The Inclusion Team at George Carey CoE Primary School:

Ursula Mandzyn – SENDCo

Marcella Robb – Assistant SENDCo (maternity leave)

Rachel Knowles – Assistant SENDCo (Maternity leave Cover)

Rumana Begum – Strategic SEND Support Worker

Nadia ElUasti – EYFS and ARP Lead

Please kindly note that all SEND related enquires would need to be brought to the attention of the Inclusion Team via the school’s email office@george-carey.bardaglea.org.uk

Additional information and support for parents and carers can be found via the following links:

·         Local Offer – London Borough of Barking and Dagenham:
https://localoffer.lbbd.gov.uk/

·         IASS (Information, Advice and Support Service):
A free and impartial service offering support to parents and carers of children with SEND at a local level.
https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/special-educational-needs-sen/information-and-advice-special-educational-needs

·         IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice):
A free, national service providing independent and impartial advice to parents and carers of children with SEND.
http://www.ipsea.org.uk/

·         Educational Psychology Parent/Carer Support Helpline:
Educational Psychology Parent/Carer Support Helpline

·         Neurodiversity Home Support Planner:
https://testzone.cruxlearning.org/AtHomeTool/index.html