Archbishop Cranmer C of E Primary Academy

Archbishop Cranmer CofE Primary Academy

Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy is a school for boys and girls aged 4 - 11 years. Our aim is to provide a secure, happy environment for children to develop their potential physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

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Contact Details

Contact Name
Mrs Melanie Stevens
Contact Position
Head Teacher
Telephone
01949 850627 01949 850627
E-mail
office@archbishopcranmer.notts.sch.uk
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Name
Archbishop Cranmer C of E Primary Academy
Address
Abbey Lane
Aslockton
Nottinghamshire
Postcode
NG13 9AW
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Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Friday, Term time only, 8:55am - 3:30pm

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Age Ranges
4-11
Referral Required?
Referral not required
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Contact Name
Eleanor Hodgson
Contact Telephone
01949 850627
Contact Email
Eleanor.Hodgson@archbishopcranmer.notts.sch.uk
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1. What kinds of special educational needs does the school/setting make provision for?

Archbishop Cranmer C of E Academy aims to be an inclusive school and endeavours to ensure that all pupils, regardless of need, make the best possible progress both academically and in their personal development. Please see below for an example of what we offer: 

Communication and Interaction

  • Speech and Language support (referral dependant)
  • Sensory resources
  • Talk Boost
  • NELI
  • Meet and greets

Cognition and Learning

  • Reading, Writing, Phonics and Maths interventions (Dancing Bears, Apples and Pears, Toe by Toe, Precision Teaching, Power of 1/ 2/ Time/ Times Tables, Minute-a-Day)
  • Pre-teaching
  • Specialist equipment (coloured overlays, Talking Tins, etc)
  • Dyslexia Screening

Sensory and/or Physical

  • Bench Programme
  • Physiotherapy programmes (directed by Physiotherapists)
  • Fun Fit
  • Visits from Teacher of the Deaf and Teacher of the Visually Impaired
  • First Aid trained staff

Social, Emotional and Mental Health

  • ELSA support
  • Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
  • Wellbeing Survey and PLE

 

Teachers have a ‘SEND Handbook’ with access to teaching advice and resources to support with provision for children with SEND. All staff also have access to a shared drive of electronic resources which is regularly updated by the SENCo. Training and new interventions and provisions are sought out depending on the needs of the pupils with SEND, as appropriate.

 

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?

All children at Archbishop Cranmer Academy are regularly assessed and progress is carefully tracked and monitored. The Headteacher, Melanie Stevens, and SENCo, Eleanor Hodgson, meet termly with teachers at Pupil Progress meetings to identify pupils who may require extra help and support. Progress is tracked using ScholarPack software, or other systems such as BSquared as appropriate, coupled with Teacher Assessment.

 Information comes to us in many different ways:

  • from you;
  • from your child’s previous school, nursery or pre-school;
  • from Support Services and external agencies including medical professionals;
  • if your child is performing well below age-related expectations;
  • from behaviour or self-esteem issues affecting academic performance;
  • from a medical diagnosis by a paediatrician;
  • from staff working with your child;
  • from other people working with your child;
  • from listening to and observing your child;
  • from tests, assessments and tracking systems in school.

 Pupils whose needs are severe and complex may also be assessed and monitored by other professionals (e.g. School Nurse, paediatricians, SFSS, Educational Psychologist) who work alongside the school and the family. If a child is identified as not making progress, the school will set up a meeting to discuss this with parents in more detail, to plan any additional support the child may need and to discuss any referrals to outside professionals to support the child.

If you are concerned about your child’s progress, speak to your child’s class teacher initially. If you continue to be worried that your child is not making progress, contact should be made with the Headteacher, Melanie Stevens, or the SENCo, Eleanor Hodgson, to arrange a meeting to discuss any concerns.

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

The class teacher oversees, plans and monitors the work of children with SEND in his/her class to ensure progress is made. There may be a Teaching Partner (TA) working with a child individually or as part of a group. Parents are always informed and consulted. SEN provision and policy are formally evaluated annually by the SENCOs.The effectiveness of intervention work (‘additional to and different from’ Quality First Teaching) is reviewed regularly by class teachers and teaching assistants, usually half-termly. The Head of School/internal SENCO tracks interventions on a termly basis to ensure that provision is effective.

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?

There is a national Code of Practice which helps ensure children have access to a similar system of support whichever school they attend. Where a pupil is identified as having SEN, schools should take action to remove barriers to learning and put effective special educational provision in place.

Many children may receive help in class through work which matches the way they learn.

Some children will have extra help from another adult to achieve targets from an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Provision Plan (IPP).

A few children may benefit from support and advice from other sources and specialists.

A very small number of children will have exceptional needs that require the school to request support from the Toot Hill family of schools or Children and Young People’s Services.

We offer support in the form of a ‘three-wave model’, as detailed below:

Wave 1

High Quality First Teaching which is inclusive i.e. takes the learning needs of all children in the class into account. This includes providing differentiated work and creating an inclusive learning environment.

Wave 2

Additional targeted interventions to allow children to work at or towards age-related expectations or above.

 

Wave 3

Additional, highly personalised interventions for a minority of children who have specific special

educational needs or disabilities.

 

 

Pupils are monitored closely by the SENCo and senior leadership team and placed on the SEND Register, for which there are three tiers:

  • SEN Support - Children who require provision which is additional and different to that offered to all pupils in order to reach the expected standard, because of their SEND;
  • Additional Needs - Pupils with SEND who do not require additional support to reach age-related expectations; and
  • Vulnerable Pupils - Pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium funding or not on track to reach age-related expectations in more than one area.

 As a friendly and approachable school we actively encourage partnerships with parents, for instance through our Parent and Carer Forum, open door policy and regular parent meetings. Our aim is to inform and involve parents as much as possible in school decision making and provide them with support, advice and access to services. Where other professionals are involved, the SENCo/ Headteacher will attend multi-agency meetings.

Our view is that you are the expert on your child’s needs and for that reason we will encourage you to take the lead when producing profiles for your child and setting outcomes. Parents are welcome to make appointments to discuss their child with either the class teacher or SENCo at any time.

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

Archbishop Cranmer Academy aims to provide all children with outstanding, Quality First Teaching. All teachers are teachers of SEND pupils and are accountable for the individual needs of pupils with SEND in their classroom. There are occasions when pupils with SEND need to work in smaller groups or on a 1:1 basis and this may or may not take place outside the classroom (where it is felt that pupils would benefit from this provision). Parents will be informed of any interventions in which their child is involved and provision will be carefully considered to ensure all pupils are experiencing a broad and balanced curriculum.

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

The curriculum may be adapted in the teacher’s planning through differentiation (different levels of work and expected outcomes), adapted resources and support from teachers and teaching partners. 1:1 interventions and small group work will be used where necessary and designed to work towards agreed targets and gaps in their learning, as identified through ongoing assessments completed by the class teacher or teaching partners.

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

SEN Support arises from a four-part cycle, known as the graduated approach, through which decisions and actions are revisited, revised and refined, leading to a growing understanding of the pupil’s needs and of what supports the pupil in making good progress and securing good outcomes. The four stages of the cycle are:

  • Assess
  • Plan
  • Do
  • Review

This enables the most effective programme of support and ensures good progress and outcomes. It may be that a child will need some 1:1 support or may need to work in a small group. Also a child may need specialist equipment or resources. Sometimes, outside specialist teachers or other professionals will offer advice to the school on types of provision including ICT. Every child’s provision is considered on a case-by-case basis, in partnership with parents and the child.

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

We always aim to include all children in all activities as part of our ‘Culture of Opportunity and Ambition’ and school ethos. Through this we aim to ensure that all children have equal access to school life including clubs, school council and other roles and responsibilities. Where appropriate, we will work alongside families and support services to ensure children access all opportunities with the appropriate support in place, particularly when planning trips and extra-curricular days.

Risk assessments are made for all educational visits and off-site activities to ensure health and safety is not compromised. Pre-visits are also undertaken to plan for these accordingly. Parents are invited to attend pre-visits to support staff in completing risk assessments, as appropriate to the needs of the child.

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

At Archbishop Cranmer, we are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils, staff and community. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that everyone has mental health, and we have a role to play in supporting this. All teachers are responsible for supporting pupils’ self-esteem and well-being through our ‘Beyond Expectation’ curriculum and through our Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE or RHSE) curriculum. More information can be found in our Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy.

If further intervention is required, with parental permission, the SENCo can access support from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST), SEMH Team or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

The school has a policy on the administering of medicines on school site and parents need to contact the school office and fill in a consent form. If the medication is part of a long-term condition, illness, or for other specific needs a Care Plan may be put in place, to ensure all staff know what to do in case of emergency.

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.

The school SENCo is Eleanor Hodgson. She can be contacted by telephone on 01949 850627 or by email through the school office: office@archbishopcranmer.notts.sch.uk 

Mrs Hodgson manages the parent meetings, submissions for funding, contacts with medical professionals and other non-day-to-day SEND issues.

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

We recognise the need to train all staff on SEND issues. The SENCo attends termly training events organised by the Toot Hill family of schools and will identify training opportunities across the Family of Schools. Training opportunities provided by the Local Authority are also made available to staff according to needs of both the adults and the pupils.

Several staff have had Autism Level 1 training and we are aiming to develop our staff professional development in this area moving forward. Wilkinson has recently completed ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) training, to provide pupil support interventions and sessions for those with anxiety, social communication difficulties, regulating emotions, loss and bereavement and much more. Our SENCo, Mrs Hodgson, is currently studying for the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination at Nottingham Trent University. All staff received training from the Autism Education Trust 'Making Sense of Autism' at the start of the Autumn Term 2022. Training is updated in line with pupil-need and ongoing staff continued professional development linked to our School Development Plan.

5.b) What specialist services and expertise are available or accessed by the setting/school?
  • Advice from our Family SENCo
  • Advice from Toot Hill Family of Schools at termly Springboard Meetings
  • SEMH Team (formally RPBP)
  • Nottinghamshire Educational Psychology Service
  • Schools and Families Specialist Services (SFSS) and Early Years Schools and Families Specialist Services (EYSFSS)
  • Speech and Language Service
  • School Nurse
  • Mental Health Support Team (MHST) and Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
  • Paediatricians
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Neurodevelopmental Behaviour Service (formally Small Steps Service)
  • Healthy Families Team
  • Social Care and Early Help
  • Concerning Behaviours Pathway
  • Inclusive Technologies Team

Permission from parents is always sought before a referral to a specialist service.

6. How will equipment and facilities to support pupils with special educational needs secured? How accessible is the school/setting?

We ensure the needs of all the children with SEND have their needs met as far as possible with the funds available to the school, taking into consideration the structure and layout of our school building. Children whose special educational needs are complex and severe requiring additional equipment and facilities can access additional funding from the Toot Hill Family of Schools, subject to a bidding process. This funding could provide:

  • Additional teaching partner support
  • Assistive technology and equipment
  • Software
  • Intervention packages
  • Bespoke training
  • Meet and greets
  • Transition support

 The school has been partially adapted to accommodate children with a physical disability. The entrances to the main school building and classrooms have doors suitable for wheelchair access. The building is equipped with a disabled toilet. For more information, please see our Accessibility Plan on the school website.

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 invited to attend a ‘meet the teacher’ session at the beginning of the school year, alongside parent/ teacher consultation evenings throughout the year. Parents of pupils with SEND are invited to further termly review meetings to discuss their child’s progress with the class teacher, SENCo and any other external agencies supporting the child.

The SENCo may signpost parents to relevant services where specific advice, guidance and support can be offered.

Parents can contact their child’s class teacher at the beginning or end of the school day to make an appointment to discuss any concerns.

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

We listen to our pupils and enable them to be active participants in their learning. We encourage them to evaluate themselves as learners and express opinions and make choices. All of our pupils with SEND have the opportunity to take part in meetings about their education with their family and teachers and enable them to identify their strengths and weaknesses, ways of learning best and what support they may need.

Pupils in school also have the opportunity to express their views on all aspects of school life through our Young Leader roles and Pupil Parliament, as well as engaging in opportunities for democratic voting as part of our commitment to encourage fundamental British Values. Pupils also complete questionnaires at different points of the school year to gather their views and opinions.

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

If you have concerns or complaints regarding the care or welfare of your child, you should firstly speak with your child’s class teacher. A further appointment can be made by them to speak to the Headteacher, Mrs Stevens, and SENCo, Mrs Hodgson, as appropriate. Mrs Stevens will try to resolve any difficulties and also be able to advise on formal procedures for complaints. We will aim to resolve any complaints as soon as possible.

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 governors of the school have a responsibility to ensure all children with SEND can access appropriate services by:

  • Determining the school’s SEND policy
  • Appointing the ‘person responsible’ for SEN (SENCo)
  • Appointing a ‘named’ governor with responsibility for SEND
  • Having regard to the SEN Code of Practice in all decisions
  • Establishing appropriate staffing and funding arrangements

Dr Amy Taylor is the named governor for SEND.

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

At Archbishop Cranmer we work alongside a range of organisations and services who provide useful information and links to appropriate services to support children and their families, including the Ask Us Nottinghamshire service. These are recommended by the SENCo as appropriate in conversation with parents and members of staff. Class teachers also have access to a bank of resources and contacts provided by the SENCo which they are able to use to signpost to parents, carers and pupils.

 

Ask Us Nottinghamshire: https://askusnotts.org.uk/support/parents-and-carers

Helpline: 0800 121 772

 

Nott Alone: https://nottalone.org.uk/?a=pc

 

Healthy Families Team Advice Line: 0300 123 5436

Available between 9am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

 

For useful links to organisations and services, please visit our school website, which is updated regularly: https://www.archbishopcranmer.co.uk/send/

 

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Offer can be found at: https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/site.page?id=ByiSH1_KndU

 

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

If a child is joining us from another school the SENCo will contact the school the child is transferring from to discuss the child’s needs. The child will be able to visit school and stay for a taster session, if this is appropriate. Where possible a meeting may take place with the SENCo from the transferring school. A meeting will also be arranged with the class teacher, SENCo and parents to discuss provision and share key information. We also have a ‘Standard for In Year Arrivals’ which ensures careful monitoring and tracking of pupil progress to support their education wholly. This will also be the case if the child is joining school at Foundation Stage, where information will be collected from both parents and nursery/ childcare setting, as appropriate.

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

When moving classes in-school information will be passed on to the new class teacher in advance and a transition meeting will take place with the new teacher. Targets and individual provision programmes will be shared with the new teacher. If a child would be helped by a book/passport to support them in understand moving on, then one will be made for them.

In Year 6 the SENCo will discuss the specific needs of a child with the SENCo of the child’s secondary school. In most cases, a transition review meeting to which parents will be invited will take place with the SENCo from the new school. The child may participate in focused sessions relating to aspects of transition, to support their understanding of the changes ahead. Where possible, the child will visit their new school on several occasions.

If a child has complex needs then an Education Health Care Plan review may be used as a transition meeting during which we will invite staff from both schools to attend.

13. Where can I access further information?

If your child has a special educational need of any sort and you are thinking about joining our school, please phone to arrange a meeting with the Headteacher and/or SENCo as early as possible.

More detailed information on what we offer can be found in the school SEND Policy and Accessibility Plan, which are available on the school website: https://www.archbishopcranmer.co.uk/send/

Ask Us Nottinghamshire: https://askusnotts.org.uk/support/parents-and-carers

Helpline: 0800 121 772

Nott Alone: https://nottalone.org.uk/?a=pc

Healthy Families Team Advice Line: 0300 123 5436

Available between 9am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Offer can be found at: https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/site.page?id=ByiSH1_KndU

 

SEN Information Last Updated On: 21/03/2024

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