The Rissington School Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) information
If you have any questions or queries about SEND or Wellbeing at The Rissington School:
- SENCO: Mrs Loxton
- Wellbeing and pastoral support: Mrs Valentine and Mrs Emmerson
- SEND Governor: Mrs R Tuach
- email: senco@greatrissington.gloucs.sch.uk
Aims
At The Rissington School we value the contribution that all children can make to the community. We understand that all children are individuals and have their own unique talents and areas of difficulties. We seek to raise attainment, remove barriers to learning and increase physical and curricular access for all our pupils.
We advocate that “every teacher is a teacher of every child or young person including those with SEN” (Nasen, 2014) and, in line with the SEND Code of Practice 0 – 25 (2014) class teachers are responsible for the learning and progress of all children, by ensuring appropriate support and adjustments to make learning accessible for all pupils.
All staff, support pupils with additional provision and strategies to ensure all pupils make progress towards achieving their personal potential. This includes children who have significantly greater difficulty in learning, than the majority of children of the same age and those with a medical diagnosis or disability where any special provision needs to be made.
All children have an equal opportunity to take part in our broad and balanced curriculum and activities in school. Where necessary, special arrangements may need to be made for those children with specific needs.
Through our inclusive practice we aspire to:
- achieve maximum inclusion of all children whilst meeting their individual needs.
- provide adapted learning opportunities for our children
- provide materials and support appropriate to children’s interests and abilities.
- make every effort to close gaps in attainment between vulnerable groups of learners and others.
- focus on individual progress as the main indicator of success.
- children with SEND have the maximum opportunity to attain and achieve in line with their full potential.
At The Rissington School, we recognise that pupil performance and well-being are synonymous and have onsite pastoral support, led by our well-being practitioners. We understand that children are unable to reach their full potential if they do not feel happy and safe, or if health problems create barriers to learning.
To ensure that every child receives the right level of support at the right time, we follow Gloucestershire's Graduated Pathway approach. Interventions and provisions are carefully planned and implemented using the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle. The graduated pathway enables us to identify individual needs, set clear targets, deliver tailored support and regularly evaluate progress to ensure the best outcomes for all.
We believe that collaboration with parents and families is essential when supporting pupils with their learning.
If you have any queries, questions, or wish to make contact with the school SENCO - Mrs Loxton, please email senco@greatrissington.gloucs.sch.uk or call the school office.
Policies
To learn more about our procedures, teaching practices, and the ways we support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), please refer to our SEND Information Report and SEN and Inclusion Policy.
At The Rissington School we work closely with other agencies and providers to ensure comprehensive support for our children with SEND. Gloucestershire's Local Offer is an excellent resource for parents and families offering information on courses, workshops and services.
Early Help
Providing early help to our children and families at The Rissington School means we are more effective in promoting support as soon as we can. Early help means providing support as soon as a problem emerges at any point in a child's life from the foundation years through to teenage years.
Useful Links
SENDIASS Gloucestershire, provides free, confidential and impartial advice on matters relating to SEND. The service is offered to parents and carers of children aged between 0 and 25 years old.
The Local Authority SEND and Inclusion Strategies are available to view here:
Gloucestershire's Local Offer is a central source of information on services for children and young people aged 0-25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families in Gloucestershire. It includes specialist activities and support
Parent Resources Neurodiversity
Lets Talk Well (previously known as TiC+)
AUKIDS Magazine - for parents and carers of children with autism