SEN

All children are unique and have different ways of learning, playing and expressing themselves.

Some children have additional learning needs, which may mean they need some extra support at school. As stated in our SEN policy...

Holy Family Catholic Primary and Nursery School strives to be an inclusive school

We believe that all children, regardless of their learning needs, should be treated as individuals who have a right to an education that allows them to fulfil their academic, social and emotional potential. We believe that by providing equal opportunities, effective teaching and learning, nurture and encouragement we can support our pupils in becoming capable, confident and independent learners to the very best of their abilities.

SEN and Inclusion Policy

SEN Information Report

Provision at Holy Family

At Holy Family we have our own sensory room. This environment provides a sensory experience to all children and can be used for relaxation and de-escalation. The room provides a calming space and can be used by all children.

We also have a sensory nook which again provides a calming space for children and provides many benefits

- Sensory Nook Plus reduces external sensory overload.

- It provides a supportive safe space for pupils with SEND.

- It helps them self regulate and cope with everyday situations and improves pupil wellbeing.

- It is a personally adaptive learning environment that is proven to lower anxiety.

Online Safety for families and children with SEND

The NSPCC have partnered with 'Ambitious about Autism' to bring online safety tips, advice and activities specifically for parents and carers of children with SEND. To learn how you can keep your child safe online click here

Online Safety for families and children with SEND

General Information
We support our children in a range of different ways, depending on their age and learning needs. We run many successful intervention programs including:

Better Reading Partners
Social Skills groups
Numicon
Nessy
Talk Boost
Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development Groups
ELSA support
Lego Group

We also work closely with a number of outside agencies to support children who need specialist advice and learning programs, for example Educational Psychology, Assistive Technology, TAMHS and CAMHS and Speech and Language Support.

For more information on the support that we could offer to children with SEN please refer to our Governor Annual Report to Parents or email our SENco, Mrs Kordula, using senco@holyfamily.swindon.sch.uk

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Governor Report to Parents 2023-24

Useful Information for Parents