We aim to meet the needs of all students.  Staff are knowledgeable in identifying and supporting students with SEND.  We tailor support to suit the individual.  We are an inclusive school and the following links provide more information in relation to SEND:

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1. CBC local offer - https://localoffer.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/centralbedfordshire/directory/home.page 

2. SEND code of practice - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25 

3. Provision map (found on page 4 of ‘SEND information’ Policy)

4. SEND information report

5. SEN policy
    

Our SENCO’s details:

Mrs Heather Smith

Telephone the school office or email asksenco@sandysecondaryschool.com
 

Staff specialisms

Our staff are trained in a range of specialisms, including the following:

• Supporting children with autism

• Makaton

• The SENCO is a qualified dyslexia assessor

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Further support can be sought from the following places:

• The Central Bedfordshire Local Offer: https://localoffer.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/centralbedfordshire/directory/home.page
   

• Special Educational Needs and disability Information, Advice and Support Service - a statutory service providing free confidential support for young people with SEND and their parents/carer can be found at: https://cbsendiass.org/

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• The National Children’s Bereau offers lots of advice and guidance: https://www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are 

   

• Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) parent/guardian, children and young person partnership service at Central Bedfordshire Council – this is a free confidential support service for parents and carers of children with SEND. They can be contacted on 0300 300 8088 or on their website: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/15/sen_and_disability_-_local_offer/141/central_bedfordshire_special_educational_needs_and_disability_information_advice_and_support_service

   

• Autism Beds offer free drop-in sessions for parents/guardians who have just received a diagnosis to say their child has Autism. Their contact number is 01234 214871.

   

• Carers in Bedfordshire – this offers parent/guardian drop-in groups. They can be contacted at 0300 111 1919.

   

• Outside-In – is a local group that can offer support and information on ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Conditions. They can be contacted on 01462 813282.

   

• UKADHD provides information on local support groups for those affected by ADHD

   

• CHUMS – is the Child Bereavement, Trauma and Emotional Wellbeing service and offers support to children and their parents/guardians. They can be contacted on info@chums.uk.com or on 01525 863924.

   

• British Dyslexia Association – This is a dyslexia friendly organisation and local groups can be found at: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

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Complaints:

Complaints will be dealt with in line with the school’s complaints procedure, but it is hoped close home-school liaison will minimise the need for complaints, giving rise to effective partnership working.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school’s SEND Team if you would like to talk through any of this in more detail. Further information can be found in our SEND policy, Accessibility Policy and Equalities Policy.