The following are the main contacts for Special Educational Needs and Disability at our school:
- Mrs L Lavelle is our Headteacher
- Mrs J. Wise is our designated Special Educational Needs Coordinator
- Mrs K Barrass is our designated SEND Governor
It is the SENCO’s job to:
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy
- Liaise with the relevant Designated Teacher where a looked after pupil has SEND
- Advise teachers on using a graduated approach to providing SEND support
- Advise on the deployment of the school’s delegated budget and other resources to meet the pupil’s needs effectively
- Liaise with parents/carers of pupils with SEND
- Liaise with and be a key point of contact for external agencies
- Ensure that the school keeps the records of all SEND pupils up to date
- Work with the head teacher and school governors to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
To contact a key member of staff about special education needs, you can:
- phone the school on 0191 410 2599
- send an email to: info@oustonprimary.org.uk
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
