Cuckney CE Primary School

Cuckney C of E Primary

We are a Primary school offering places for children aged 4-11 years.

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Contact Details

Contact Name
Mrs Lisa Crossland
Contact Position
Head Teacher
Telephone
01623 842223 01623 842223
E-mail
office@cuckney.notts.sch.uk
Website
www.cuckneyprimaryschool.co.uk
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Where to go

Name
Cuckney CE Primary School
Address
School Lane
Cuckney
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
Postcode
NG20 9NB
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Time, Costs and Availability

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm
Session Information
We also run a breakfast club every morning from 7:45 am
After School Club 3.15pm - 6.00pm daily

Availability

Referral Required?
Referral not required
Additional Local Offer Information

Local Offer

Contact Name
Mrs Diane Armstrong
Contact Telephone
01623 842223
Contact Email
darmstrong@cuckney.notts.sch.uk
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SEN Report updated Oct 16, 2018
Local Offer Age Bands
Primary (4-10 years)

Schools Extended Local Offer Response

1. What kinds of special educational needs does the school/setting make provision for?

At Cuckney C.E Primary School we fully believe in inclusion and therefore aim to provide every child within our school community with a broad and balanced education, which is relevant and appropriate to their needs and where they can develop on a social and emotional level, as well as fulfil their full potential academically.

2. (For mainstream schools & maintained nurseries only) How does the school/setting know if pupils need extra help and what should I do if I think that my child may have special educational needs?

Many children attend our school as F1 pupils. On entry into school they are assessed so that their initial strengths can be recorded and built on, and areas of concern can be planned for. The Early Years teacher will share any concerns with the SENCO, so that further help can be sought if needed from Early Years specialists and health care professionals.

In some cases children join us who have already had their needs assessed. In these cases we can work closely with the family and outside agencies to provide a smooth transition into school and so it is important to highlight on your application form or during a pre-visit to the school if your child has special educational needs.

 

3.a) How does the school/setting evaluate the effectiveness of its provision for pupils with special educational needs?

The provision for all children who have some form of additional need or disability is regularly monitored by the SENCO and other staff and the feedback from these meetings is shared with the Senior Leadership team and school governors as appropriate.
We also encourage feedback from parents and pupils throughout the year. This is gathered from different sources such as child and parent surveys, parents evenings, review meetings, feedback forms, and various school forums. Evidence collected helps to inform school development and improvement planning.
The progress of all children is assessed each half term and is monitored by the SLT and Curriculum Co-ordinator. The SENCO will monitor the progress of children on the SEN, Vulnerable and Medical registers and the provision for these children is then adapted accordingly to meet their needs and enhance educational progress.

3.b) How will both the school/setting and I know how my child/young person is doing and how will the school/setting help me to support their learning?

All children within the school are regularly assessed and their progress closely monitored to ensure that they are meeting their individual targets. These targets are reviewed on a half-termly basis and are shared with parents at Parents Evenings or through your child’s yearly report.
Children on the special educational needs register will also have an Individual Education Plan. This is in addition to their ordinary targets and again is reviewed termly at additional meetings with parents, support staff and outside agencies.     
As our school has an open door policy, you are also free to make an appointment at any time with your child’s teacher, the SENCO or Head teacher to discuss your child’s progress.

3.c) What is the school's approach to teaching pupils with special educational needs?

We strive to provide each child with a happy and caring environment in which they have access to a wide range of learning opportunities and experiences in order to help them to achieve their goals.                     
Children with special educational needs are fully integrated into our school community and are usually placed in age appropriate classes where they learn with support if needed, alongside their peers.

3.d) How will the curriculum and learning be matched to my child/young person's needs?

Children with special educational needs follow the new curriculum which came into effect from Sept. 14, but activities within the classroom may need to be differentiated and tailored to meet their special educational needs and interests by the class teacher and support staff. Access to specialised interventions or programs of work will be provided as deemed necessary and help with these may be sought from outside agencies.

3.e) How are decisions made about the type and amount of support my child/young person will receive?

All pupils are assessed regularly and their progress monitored to help to identify those children who may need a program of interventions or other forms of extra support. The level of support will be decided on by school staff in consultation with any outside agencies who are involved with the child and discussed with parents. 
For children with more complex needs extra funding may need to be sought from the Family of Schools or Local Authority to provide the additional support and care which is needed.

3.f) How will my child/young person be included in activities outside the classroom, including school trips?

All children within the school are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the school regardless of their ability or area of need, as far as is safe for the individual child and other children in our care. This includes after school activities, breakfast club and learning outside the classroom and on educational visits, where extra support will be provided as required.

3.g) What support will there be for my child/young person's overall well-being?

We strive to provide each child with a happy, safe and caring environment in which they can grow on a social and emotional level. Help from outside agencies such as educational psychologists, behaviour support staff, speech therapist etc. can be accessed as required and we also have our own trained ELSA counsellor, who is our Mental Health and Well-being Co-ordinator. We are also part of the Forest Schools program and each class also uses the TAKE 5 program to promote mental health and well-being.

As a school we use the Jigsaw PSHE program which provides many opportunities to focus on personal and social issues and each year the school takes part in the national ‘Anti-bullying Week’.
As we are a Church of England School, the spiritual and moral welfare of each child is key to our philosophy and school ethos.

4. (For mainstream schools and maintained nurseries) Who is the school/setting's special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) and what are their contact details.

Cuckney School SENCO is:

Diane Armstrong

darmstrong@cuckney.notts.sch.uk

You can also contact her through the school office.

office@cuckney.notts.sch.uk

01623 842223

 

                  

5.a) What training have staff supporting special educational needs had and what is planned?

The staff at Cuckney C.E. School have attended a variety of courses in order to further their knowledge of a wide range of special educational conditions and how best to support children with these conditions within our school. Regular whole school training events inform staff of new legislation and government initiatives and address current requirements within the school. Individual staff may attend courses designed to help them in their particular role of supporting individual children with a special educational need. 
Staff including midday supervisors have an up to date first aid qualification and CRB award. All staff have attended Autism training.

5.b) What specialist services and expertise are available or accessed by the setting/school?
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • School and Family Specialist Services
  • SAP – Support with behaviour and emotional needs
  • Educational Psychologist
  • Visually Impaired Team
  • ELSA - counselling
  • CAMHS
6. How will equipment and facilities to support pupils with special educational needs secured? How accessible is the school/setting?

Cuckney C.E. Primary School makes reasonable adjustments to remove barriers to learning and ensure that disabled staff, pupils, parents and visitors are not disadvantaged. All necessary equipment can be applied for from a range of services or may be bought with specialist funding.
The main school building is a 2 storey converted watermill. We do not have a lift but access to the upper floor can be gained if you go out of the school site and enter through the door near the Dam.
We have disabled toilet facilities downstairs and a shower room. There is a small sensory room in the new building.

7. What are the arrangements for consulting parents of pupils with special educational needs? How will be I involved in the education of my child/young person?

All parents are encouraged to play an active role in the education of their child, as it is only through everyone working together that the best possible support and provision can be provided for each child.
Parents in our Early Years Class are invited with their child to stay and play sessions and to attend a welcome meeting, as well as being encouraged to attend the parents’ evenings provided for the rest of the school.
Children on I.E.P’s and Education and Health Care plans have termly review meetings where parents, school staff and outside agency staff can meet and discuss academic progress and any issues affecting the child.
Parents are encouraged if needed, to support their child on educational visits, as well as attend informal occasions such as concerts, fayres, school functions etc.

8. What are the arrangements for consulting young people with SEN and involving them in their education?

All children are respected as individuals and their views sought and valued. Children with I.E.P’s review their targets once a term and help to set new targets.
We have an active School Council who seek and report back on the views of all children within the school.

9. What do I do if I have a concern or complaint about the SEN provision made by the school/setting?

If a parent or carer has a concern or complaint regarding the care or welfare of their child, an appointment can be made for them to speak to the Head teacher and / or the SENCO, who will be able to advise them on the formal procedures for complaint if it is deemed necessary.

10. How does the governing body involve other organisations and services (e.g. health, social care, local authority support services and voluntary organisations) in meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and supporting the families of such pupils?

The SENCO holds meetings with the Head teacher and the SEND governor to keep them up to date on organisations and services involved with children in our school. They feed back to the governing body.

11. How does the school/setting seek to signpost organisations, services etc who can provide additional support to parents/carers/young people?

Through leaflets, newsletters and meetings with parents.

12. How will the school/setting prepare my child/young person to: i) Join the school/setting?

When you initially come to look around our school please tell us about any known special educational needs or disabilities your child has. Once you have been given a place at the school please telephone to make an appointment to discuss your child’s needs with the SENCO. They can then decide in consultation with the teacher what resources and support may be needed. It will also be possible at this time to arrange for some transition visits or a staggered entrance if required.

ii) Transfer between phases of education (e.g. early years to primary, primary to secondary etc)?

Once your child is within our school system their transition between the classes will be assisted by extra transition visits to their new class when needed and things like individual passports.
Children with special educational needs who are transferring to other educational establishments benefit from extra transition visits, meetings between staff from both establishments and parents, to make sure everyone is aware of how these children can best be supported and individual passports.

iii) Prepare for adulthood and independent living?

We strive to prepare children for life beyond the classroom by providing activities such as trips to places of interest, baking activities, learning about money, making visits to shops, the opportunity to take part in different sporting and recreational activities and by giving each child the confidence to try new activities and experiences.

13. Where can I access further information?

Please refer to our school website where you will also be able to access our SEND policy and other useful information. https://www.cuckneyprimaryschool.co.uk/send/

SEN Information Last Updated On: 23/11/2023

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