SEND

We believe that every child matters and that the fundamental purpose of education is to prepare students to lead fulfilled, productive, responsible, happy and successful adult lives.

Melissa Martinez
Our SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Coordinator.)
You can contact them through the main school office or:
Email

At our school we aim to provide a welcoming atmosphere where staff and children work together to create a happy, secure, caring and stimulating environment. This will be in partnership with parents, governors and the wider community.  At Lift Trinity ALL children are given the opportunity to achieve their full potential, to develop responsibility, self-esteem, respects for others and their environment. This will be achieved through a broad and balanced curriculum with high quality teaching and learning experiences. This will be provided in a well-resourced school that encourages creativity and co-operation and where individual efforts are valued and celebrated.

We provide for the following main categories of special educational needs:

The Government provides some advice for parents and carers about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities which you can access here https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs

View our SEND policies here

Students with medical needs

We are committed to ensuring that pupils with medical conditions are fully supported in school so that they can:

If a student has a medical need, they will have a Care Plan, which is compiled in consultation with parents and one of our medical assistants. The plan is discussed with all staff who are involved with the student and is added to the student’s profile, so staff can access it.

Staff receive regular medical training delivered by the school medical assistant and are aware of where they can access further information as required.

Where necessary and in agreement with parents, medicines are administered in school but only with signed parental consent and with medicines in the original packaging.

Our approach to special educational needs or disabilities

We welcome students with special educational needs or disabilities and support students across four teams. Students are organised into the teams during their transition from their previous school and it is based on the student’s main area of need. An Area of Need leader will monitor their academic progress and attendance whilst ensuring that the student’s needs were been met both through teaching and structured interventions.

The four areas of need are:
Cognition and learning support

For students with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, or moderate learning difficulties that affect students in a range of cognitive areas.

Social, emotional and mental health support

For students who struggle to engage in the social aspects of school, or who find it hard to cope with challenging emotions. This will range from students needing short-term assistance during a turbulent time in their life, to students with a recognised condition such as ADD or ADHD.

Communication and interaction support

For students who have speech, language and communication needs, a specific language impairment or a range of communication difficulties. Students who find it difficult to interact with others are supported within this area.

Sensory and physical support

Students whose need is primarily sensory and, or physical have their support overseen by the area of need leader in this team. This team would support students with hearing or visual impairments as well as students with physical needs.

What is the Local Offer?

The Haringey Local Offer provides information and support for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), their families, and the professionals who assist them.Our website includes details on Education Health Care Plans (EHCP), specialist teams, travel assistance, and resources to help young people prepare for adulthood. Additionally, you can find information on local events and many other services available in Haringey. The Local Offer aims to make it easier for everyone to find the support and opportunities they need.

Find out more here: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/send-local-offer

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