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- 2. Wh at spe ciali st ser vice s can be acc ess ed • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Dependent on your child’s need, our school is able to access a wide range of specialist services. Further information about the Integrated Therapy Service is available on their website http://www.sompar.nhs.uk/our_services/childrenandyoungpeople/integrated_therapy_service /
- 3. Wh o can I talk to abo ut my chil d with spe 1st • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level – Class Teache r 2nd – SENCO 3rd – Head teacher Your child’s class teacher will be happy to talk or arrange a time to meet. They will be able to give you information about your child’s progress and answer any questions. The special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) will be able to answer questions about specialist services available and give information regarding referral to them.
- 4. Ho w will you hel p my chil d with thei r lear • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Visual Timetables Somerset Total Communication
- 5. Ho w can I find out how my chil d is gett ing on? • Click to edit Master text styles We will have meetings to review your child’s progress, and you can contact their class teacher. Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level
- 6. Wh at can I do to hel p my chil d? • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Talk to your child’s class teacher, they will arrange a time to meet with you about your child’s needs and targets and how you can support these at home.
- 7. Wh at sup port is ther e for par ent s’ and fam • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Avalon’s Parent Family Support advisor (PFSA), Angela Bolton, can sign post you to different specialist support services and local group activities. Somerset Parent Partnership Service are able to provide impartial support for parents and carers of children with special educational needs. www.somersetparentpartnership.org.uk/
- 8. Ho w phy sica lly acc essi ble is the sch ool ? • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Avalon School is an accessible site, with equipment to facilitate all pupils learning and wellbeing. If you would like more specific information, contact the school office to arrange a school tour.
- 9. Will my chil d be incl ude d in offsi te edu cati ona • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Yes, offsite visits will be physically accessible for all pupils. There may be occasions when a child is unable to participate on health and safety grounds, the class teacher will talk to parents involved about this before the visit.
- 10. in joining and moving on from your school? • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level How will you prepare and support my child Your child’s transition to and from Avalon will be discussed with you. Visits and sessions with new peers and staff will be offered. Social stories, with photos, will be provided so you can support your child with their transition at home.
- 11. How are reso urce s and equi pme nt matc hed to my • Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Our teachers are skilled in sourcing and matching resources to support all children’s learning. Teacher’s work with professionals to ensure that every child has the equipment, resources and programmes they need to make progress in all areas. Occupational therapists and Physiotherapist’s source and acquire funding for equipment to ensure your child’s physical needs are met.
- 12. Wh at trai nin g do sch ool staf f hav e to sup • Click to edit Master text styles Staff at school are trained to meet all children’s physical, medical and educational needs. Manual Second Staff training level includes; handling training Midzolam Third Training level Team Fourth Teach training level Nutricia Fifth feed level pump training PECS training TEACCH training Safe guarding training Child protection training E-safety training Specific accreditation training Intensive interaction training First aid training
- 13. Wh at extr a-curr icul ar acti vitie s are avai labl • Click to edit Master text styles Your child is able to participate in any extra-curricular activities we offer. These vary every year, they have included; music club, choir, aerobics, sports and after school club. Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level