Overview
High Oakham Primary School opened for the first time in September 2001, after the re-organisation of schools in Mansfield. We are a large school with excellent facilities for all our pupils.
Our hard-working staff members are committed to ensuring that the children receive a high quality education. We are constantly seeking to improve on the work that we do to make our school the best it can possibly be.
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At High Oakham Primary School, we are relentless in our drive to ensure all children have their needs met. As a result of this drive, we have formed an inclusion team, which is made up of both teachers and support staff. Our inclusion team at High Oakham are passionate about ensuring all children reach their potential, however, we are highly driven to be a voice and advocate for children who find it harder to learn.
We are determined to ensure that no child goes without the support that is their right and the chance to be aspirational and successful.
Mrs Pollard is the SENDCo (Special Education Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator) at High Oakham Primary School and is supported by the inclusion team.
Appointments can be made to see Mrs Pollard by phoning or emailing the school office on 01623 461313/ office.school@highokham.notts.sch.uk or by contacting her through Dojo if you are a parent in school. As SENDCo and along with the inclusion team, Mrs Pollard coordinates the support SEND children receive and works closely with parents and external agencies.
How do we meet the needs of SEND children?
If we feel that your child has SEND, we will devise an Individual Provision Map which will outline what we feel they need in place to help them progress through the education system. This may be provision within school and/or through external agencies. The Provision Map will give specific targets and outline how children are being supported. It will also include information on specific areas you can work on at home with your child. Your class teacher will invite you in every half-term to discuss and sign your child's Individual Provision Map.
If your child's needs continue to hinder their learning and development, and we feel we need additional support in school in order to deliver the required provision, it may be necessary to apply for an Educational Health Care Plan (previously known as statements).
It is important to note that SEN children may require support on a short term basis or for many years. The needs of each individual child will be different.
At High Oakham Primary School, we firmly believe that all children make progress in different ways and at different speeds. Teachers take this into account and work hard to consider children's strengths, different learning styles and abilities. This means that children may have different levels of support. If your child is making slower progress, it does not automatically mean that they have SEN.