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Supporting Our Children during COVID -19
Blackpool SENDIASS have commissioned a course to help parents / carers of children with additional needs or disabilities to support their children as they return to school after the COVID-19 Lockdown.
(See the poster for further details.)
Please take a look at the following websites where you may also find some useful information / resources:
BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit: SEND
Coronavirus (COVID 19): list of online education resources for home education - SEND
World Health Organisation - COVID 19 Support
Speech and Language Resources & Information
Please also take a look at:
NHS Speech & Language website for further resources and information direct from the NHS Speech & Language Team here in Blackpool.
iCAN, a really useful website which gives parents/carers the information they need to help children develop their speech, language and communication skills.
The Communication Trust, a really useful website which gives parents/carers the information they need to help children develop their speech, language and communication skills.
Other Useful SEND Information / Resources
Please take a look at the following websites where you may also find some useful information / resources:
BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit: SEND
Coronavirus (COVID 19): list of online education resources for home education - SEND
St John’s CE Primary: School Offer
It is recognised that all children may have educational special needs at some time in their primary education. It is the policy of St John’s CE Primary School to actively encourage the involvement of staff, parents and pupils in identifying and addressing the needs of any such children as early as possible.
Our policy is to make full and efficient use of the support staff employed in the school to raise the achievement of all pupils including those with special educational needs.
Mr. Corser is the Special Needs and Disabiliities Co-ordinator .
Special needs are met in an inclusive setting in St John’s CE Primary School wherever possible, but withdrawal into smaller teaching groups is also practised. Some individuals may have Education Health and Care Plans in place (previously known as statements).
The Educational Psychologist supports the school to assess children's needs and provide advice. The Emotional Well-Being in Schools Team (EWIST) can offer support and advice for children with emotional, social, and mental health difficulties. There are close links with health services, such as speech therapists and occupational health. Advisory teacher input is sought when appropriate.
The School makes every effort to welcome and accommodate disabled pupils, and to provide appropriate facilities. All pupils are treated equally, regardless of disability, race, gender or religion.
Take a look at Blackpool SEND Local Offer to see what services and support is also available. Here you will find links to other support groups such as SENDIASS. For information about drop in sessions to discuss any queries regarding children with SEN click the link below:
SEN School Offer
