Welcome to the Corpus Christi Primary School SEND page. We have a commitment to high achievement and we strive to provide all our children with a quality education regardless of their gender, disability, ethnicity, ability or social background. Some children may have additional educational needs and it is our job to identify these and provide the appropriate support needed to ensure they achieve their full potential. Mr Henney and Miss O’Connor have both achieved the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) which is a statutory requirement for all SENCOs. The SEND Team at Corpus Christi Primary School consists of the following members of staff:

Miss O’Connor | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (EYFS & KS1)

Mr Henney | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (KS2)

Mrs Hurt | Child and Family Welfare Lead

If you have any concerns about your child, please discuss these immediately with your child’s class teacher who will then inform the SENCO. You can contact the school office on 01642 211597 and arrange a meeting or phone call at your convenience. Information regarding the curriculum offered in school can be found using our website, while services available both in school and at home can be seen below in the Local Offer section. You can also contact the Corpus Christi SEND Team directly by emailing us at [email protected]

The SEND Process that we will follow within school can be viewed below. At Corpus Christi, we value the partnership we have with parents and families of children within school. The continuous work we complete together helped us achieve the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA).

Throughout the year, we regularly run SEND coffee mornings, to allow families to come into school and discuss their child and the support they receive in an informal manner. These are fantastic opportunities to meet us and find out a little more information about the support available by speaking to us and other parents and families.

NPCAT SEND Policy 

At Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust our vision for children with special educational needs and disabilities is the same as for all children – that they fulfil their potential through enjoying, achieving and celebrating their learning by keeping Christ at the centre of all they do, that they have high aspirations and are aware that they are known and valued members of their community. We believe that all children have an equal right to an education which enables them to fully develop their personal, social and intellectual potential and become lifelong learners fulfilling their Christian mission and moral purpose. Within our Trust we have a commitment to high achievement and we strive to provide all our children with a quality education matched appropriately to their particular needs. We see high quality provision as essential and believe that channelling our energies into working closely together as a family of Catholic schools to provide outstanding education will bring high aspirations into reality for all of our pupils.

To view our Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) Special Educational Needs (SEND) Policy, please click here. Other Trust policies can also be viewed by clicking here. Further information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEND) provision at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School can be found below.

SEND Information Report

Local Authority SEND Teams and Local Offers

Although Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is situated within the Middlesbrough Local Authority, we have also provided details for both Stockton and Redcar and Cleveland as the services available may be dependant on your postcode. If you need any assistance with this, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we can guide you to the correct services.

The Local Offer is a comprehensive list of services available to children and their families in school and at home. We recommend that families regularly check this page and the Corpus Christi SEND Team are always available to help arrange any support service that is needed.

Middlesbrough Local Authority (SEND) | The SEND Assessment Team 0-25 deals with many aspects relating to inclusive education.This particular link applies to children who live within the Middlesbrough Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Middlesbrough Local Offer | Middlesbrough’s Local Offer supports children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged 0–25 and their families. This particular link applies to children who live within the Middlesbrough Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Stockton Local Authority (SEND) | The SEND Assessment Team 0-25 deals with many aspects relating to inclusive education. This particular link applies to children who live within the Stockton Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Stockton Local Offer | Stockton’s Local Offer supports children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged 0–25 and their families.This particular link applies to children who live within the Stockton Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority (SEND) | The SEND Assessment Team 0-25 deals with many aspects relating to inclusive education. This particular link applies to children who live within the Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Redcar and Cleveland Local Offer | Redcar and Cleveland’s Local Offer supports children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged 0–25 and their families.This particular link applies to children who live within the Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Useful Links

Social, Emotional and Mental Health Support

Middlesbrough and Stockton MIND | Mind is a local mental health charity providing support for children, young people and families across Teesside, including support with anxiety, low mood, stress and other mental health difficulties. They offer a range of services, including support within schools and directly to young people and families, helping them to understand and manage their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

The Bungalow Partnership | The Bungalow Partnership is a registered charity whose aims are to support children, young people and families across the Tees Valley area. They aim to provide targeted support for children who have emotional, social or behavioural needs and their families.

Speech, Language & Communication Support 

Children and young people’s speech and language therapy (SALT) | The Speech and Language Therapy service help children and young people with the core life skills of speech, language and communication as well as eating, drinking and swallowing. If you have concerns relating to your child’s speech and/or language, please speak to your child’s class teacher.

Action for Stammering Children | Action for Stammering Children is the UK charity for children and young people who stammer, their families, and the communities who support them. They provide advice and information to help children and their families with useful resources and contact details to seek further support.

Audio and Visual Support 

STARS | The Sensory Teaching Advisory and Resources Service (STARS) provides hearing and vision support to learners aged 0 to 25 years. They aim to help all learners to reach their academic potential, and become active members of society. Our qualified teachers are specially trained to support learners with hearing and / or vision loss

National Deaf Children’s Society | The National Deaf Children’s Society support families with children and young people up to the age of 25 in the UK who: have mild, moderate, severe or profound hearing loss; are deaf in one or both ears; have permanent or temporary hearing loss (including glue ear); communicate in different ways, including sign language, speech and lip-reading. They support all families – no matter where their child is educated or whether they use hearing aids or implants or not.

Neurodivergent Support 

South Tees Needs Led Neurodevelopmental Pathway | South Tees Needs-Led Neurodevelopmental Pathway is an NHS service supporting children and young people who may have needs associated with autism or ADHD. The pathway takes a needs-led approach, helping children and families access appropriate advice, support and services without necessarily having to wait for a formal diagnosis.

ADHD UK – Right to Choose | ADHD UK offers guidance and advice on the Right to Choose referral pathway. Please do not be afraid to speak with staff in school if you have concerns or questions relating to neurodivergent traits associated with ASD or ADHD.

The Daisy Chain Project | Daisy Chain provides a range of support services to autistic children and adults, either with a diagnosis or who are undergoing the diagnostic process, their parents/carers and their siblings.

Autism Parents Together | Autism Parents Together is a parent-led local charity supporting parents/carers of autistic children aged 0–18, including children who are awaiting diagnosis.

Support for Parents and Families

Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA) | IPSEA offers independent legally based advice, support and training to help get the right education for children and young people with special educational needs.

Special Needs Jungle | Special Needs Jungle creates easy to understand resources, articles and information for parents and carers of children with special needs, disabilities and health conditions to better enable them to navigate the special needs system.

SENDIASS

The South Tees SENDIAS Service is provided by Barnardo’s Disability and Inclusion Support Service on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Middlesbrough Borough Council. Children, young people and their families where a child or young person has or may have special educational needs or a disability, are able to access the service for free, impartial and confidential information and advice. You can access the SENDIASS website by clicking here for Middlesbrough or by clicking here for Redcar and Cleveland. You are also able to contact Bernado’s directly using the follow contact details:

Kerrie Walker (SENDIASS Officer) [email protected] 07713 787617

Joanne Alton (SENDIASS Officer) [email protected] 07934 602584

Phone: 01642 310806

Email: [email protected]

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