SEND
We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as The Bridge Academy’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Team, also known as the SENDCo. We also wanted to answer a few common questions around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and ensure that you have the necessary details to contact me for any SEND related queries.
Education, Health and Care Plans
A large proportion of our work involves gathering evidence and applying for Education, Health and Care Plans to support our pupils and facilitate transition to new settings. More information on Education, Health and Care Plans can be found at Staffordshire Connects | EHCPs (Education Health and Care Plans), Assessments and Reviews.
Neurodiversity
A common misconception around special educational needs is that this refers solely to cognition or learning difficulties. Special Educational Needs also covers:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD);
- Communication and Interaction difficulties (such as Autism Spectrum Condition ASC); and
- Sensory and Physical difficulties
Referral to specialist agencies for assessment of potential neurodiversity (such as ADHD or Autism) can be completed by the school.
- Further information about Autism and the assessment process at: Children and Young People’s Autism Service :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (mpft.nhs.uk)
- Further information about Mental Health and ADHD can be found at: Staffordshire Connects | CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) South Staffs
Reports
Contact Details
If you have any questions about your child regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and you want to talk further about these, then please contact us via email bss.send@bridge.staffs.sch.uk
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Mrs Zoe Franks
Deputy Headteacher
Co-Acting SENCo
Mrs Jenny Bee
SENDCo (ATLP)
Co-Acting SENCo