SEND Information
SEND
At St. Andrew’s, we are committed to ensuring that every pupil is fully included in all aspects of the school curriculum, fostering an environment where each child is valued and able to thrive.
Our SEND Statutory Information can be found by clicking on the links below.
If you wish to contact the INCO ( Natalie Spragg ) please feel free to book an appointment through the school office or email senco@standrews.herts.sch.uk
Pupil Documents
As a school we want to ensure all staff are aware of the needs of each SEND pupil and prioritise relationship building through connection. Each pupil has a Pupil Passport that identifies their likes, what they are good at and things they find difficult to support this.
Every child on the SEND register will have an Individual Provision Map, which aligns to the Assess Plan Do Review (APDR) cycle. Each term the parents, class teacher and the pupil (where appropriate) meet to discuss and review any reasonable adjustments and interventions in place. Ambitious targets are set which are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timed (SMART). Any external professionals involved would also have their recommendations reflected on the provision map. Provision meetings are an opportunity to reflect and celebrate on progress in small steps. We view parents as partners and value the input you can bring to plan your child's provision in school.
Additional Support
For further guidance and assistance, the following links may be helpful:
The Herts Local Offer is an extremely useful website, which shares how Hertfordshire will support you and your child.
Hertfordshire SENDIASS provides information advice and support which is accurate and confidential in ways that is accessible for young people and parents. We aim to promote independence and self-advocacy to enable you to participate in making informed decisions.
ADD-vance is a dedicated group of professionals, who also happen to be parents of neurodivergent children. Our mission is to support neurodivergent families and the professionals involved in their care. We want to increase understanding, provide support and change perceptions of these complex neurological conditions, to improve the wellbeing and reduce the social isolation of these young people and their families.
SPACE is a Hertfordshire based charity supporting families of children and young people who are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Tourette’s and other neurodiverse conditions.)
Herts Parent Carers is an independent parent carer led organisation which aims to improve services for children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Angels Support Group supports families of autistic children and/or children who have ADHD (and those awaiting diagnosis).
Weekly Update from DSPL 1 Please follow the link to find weekly updates of training and information on courses running locally
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Children's Services provides information about the range of services offered for children's health and well-being in Hertfordshire, UK.
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