St Mary and St Joseph's RC Primary School

Local Offer

St Mary and St Joseph's RC Primary School is a caring and inclusive school  which values the ability and achievements of all its pupils. We are committed to making the curriculum accessible  to all pupils through high quality teaching which meets the needs of all pupils through the use of varied pedagogical approaches. Staff value all pupils equally  and support all pupils to be fully included in all activities. Within the school staff will be involved in the best ways to support all pupils' needs. There is a flexible approach to learning styles and organisation  in every classroom to best support all pupils' needs. Pupils with SEND will be able to engage in a variety of classroom activities with pupils who do not have SEND both in curricular and non-curricular sessions. Activities may be adapted or planned separately as deemed appropriate.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Andrea Thomson
Contact Position
Head Teacher
Telephone
01254 698301 01254 698301
E-mail
office@smsjrc.blackburn.sch.uk
Website
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Where to go

Name
St Mary and St Joseph's RC Primary School
Address
St. Mary & St. Joseph Rc Primary School
Bennington Street
Blackburn
Postcode

BB2 3HP

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Local Offer

Description

St Mary and St Joseph's is on 3 levels, each level operating a lift which makes each level accessible. However there is a handrail to assist getting down the two steps into the hall and a handrail to assist getting up the 4 steps to Classes 2 and 3. We have a disabled toilet upstairs and downstairs.

Local Offer Age Bands
5-11 years

Schools Extended Local Offer Response

How does the setting/school/college know if children/young people need extra help and what should I do if I think my child/young person may have special educational needs?

SEND Support Service

Speech and Language Therapy - Children's Integrated Therapies and Nursing Service

GP

School Nurse

Educational Psychologist

ELCAS

Children's Social Care

Transforming Lives Panel

How will early years setting/school/college staff support my child/young person?

Physical Disabilities

Safer Handling ASD

ASD courses and training completed Down's Syndrome

Supporting children with DS in a mainstream setting Clicker 6 training

ADHD Training 

How will the curriculum be matched to my child's/young person's needs?

We monitor the progress of all children in school and hold termly pupil progress meetings with each teacher. When children aren't meeting their targets or making expected progress the SENDCo will carry out assessments to identify any weaknesses. Parent's will be informed and their permission sought if an Advisory Teacher needs to become involved.

How will both you and I know how my child/young person is doing and how will you help me to support my child's/young person's learning?

In the first instance speak to your child's class teacher about any concerns you may have. If the concerns continue then a meeting with the SENCo will be arranged.

What support will there be for my child's/young person's overall well being?

At St Mary and St Joseph's each class teacher will adapt the curriculum to the needs of each child and each class has a Teaching Assistant to assist the teacher in delivering this. They work with a small group of children who need that extra adult help . If it is necessary to put interventions in place then the children involved will have an IEP which will show their individual targets and what support will be put into place to achieve them.

What specialist services and expertise are avaliable at or accessed by the setting/school/college?

The curriculum is adapted to the needs of the children so that they are accessing it but at their level. Teaching Assistants in class are available to help deliver it to the children who need it.

What training have the staff supporting children and young people with SEND had? Are any being trained currently?

Teaching assistants will help the children who need extra input and an adapted curriculum and in some cases teach outside the classroom at their level.

How will my child/young person be included in activities outside this classroom including school trips?

Targets are set for each individual child each term and are sent home to inform parents. Parent's Evenings are held twice a year with an option to meet with the class teacher after the reports have gone out. Each child on the SEN register has an IEP which are discussed with parents at Parent Evenings. Pupil progress meetings take place termly and if targets aren't being met strategies will be put into place to help the child.

How accessible is the setting/school/college enviroment?

Each child on the SEND register will have an IEP and these are shared at Parent's Evenings If there are any concerns parents can meet with the class teacher and the SENDCo to discuss them. We hold parent workshops for Phonics, Reading and Maths. Each class holds a 'Meet the Teacher' at the start of the year.

How will the setting/school/college prepare and support my child/young person to join the setting/school/college or the next stage of education and life?

We have worry box where children can post their worries and these are picked up and dealt with sensitively by the Pupil Support Mentor. She also holds a 'Drop In' session one lunchtime a week for children to come and have a chat. A nurture group runs twice a week for those children that are in need of it. We have a school council, an eco council and a sports council where the views of the children are sought and shared.

How are the setting's/school's/college's resources allocated and matched to children's/young people's special educational needs?

Before school/ after school and lunch time clubs are available to all children. All children are included on school trips.

How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child/young person will receive?

Our Staff in the Reception class visit each child at home before they start school. Any children with SEN will have transition review meetings from their Nursery which the SENDCo will attend. 

Transition occurs between classes at the end of each school year. These transitions are carefully planned with visits and photographs of new teachers and their surroundings. Transitions to High School will have been planned in the Annual Review meeting in Year 5 which is attended by staff from the High School as well as parents and other professionals.                 

How are parents involved in the setting/school/college? How can I be involved?

The SEN budget is used for any specific SEN equipment and resources for individual children.

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