At Brede Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all our pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We work closely with families to ensure that every child can thrive, achieve their full potential, and feel valued as part of our school community.
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. A child or young person has SEND if they have a learning difficulty or disability that requires special educational provision different from or additional to what is normally available to pupils of the same age.
Children may need help in one or more of the following areas:
- Communication and interaction
- Cognition and learning
- Social, emotional, and mental health
- Sensory and/or physical needs
🏫 Our Approach to SEND
We follow the guidance set out in the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and are committed to:
- Early identification of needs
- High-quality teaching for all
- A graduated approach to support
- Working in partnership with families
- Regular review of progress and provision
👩🏫 Our SEND Team
Our SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator) is:
Julie Knock
Email: senco@brede.e-sussex.sch.uk
Phone: 01424 882393
The SENDCo works with teachers, parents, external professionals, and pupils to ensure the right support is in place for each child.
🧩 How We Support Children with SEND
Depending on your child’s needs, support may include:
- Adapted lessons or learning materials
- In-class support from teaching assistants
- Social skills groups
- Referrals to external specialists (e.g., Educational Psychologist, CAMHS)
Important Documents, Advice and Support
Our SEND information report explains how we identify and meet the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The East Sussex Local Offer provides further advice and family support for children with additional needs.
East Sussex Parent Carer Forum A forum for parent carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in East Sussex (diagnosis not needed).
Amaze Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS). If you are a child or young person with a special educational need or a disability (SEND), or the parent of a child or young person with SEND. Further information is available here or you can contact the Amaze SENDIASS advice line for information and advice.
CLASS+ CLASS+ supports families and carers of autistic children and young people across East Sussex.
Community Integrated Therapies and Equipment (CITES). CITES are a 100-strong team of qualified occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, assistants and administrators who provide non-acute therapy to children and young people living in East Sussex. Visit CITES at: https://www.eastsussexchildren.nhs.uk/about/childrens-integrated-therapy-services/
East Sussex Customer Service for Children’s Services - Email: informationforfamilies@eastsussex.gov.uk
i-go: i-go is the East Sussex Children and Young People’s Additional Needs Register and free leisure discount card. The card is available for those aged 0-25 with additional needs living or studying in East Sussex. This could include physical, learning, social, emotional, and mental health needs. Visit i-go at: https://igo.eastsussex.gov.uk/
Education, health and care services have worked with East Sussex Parent Carer Forum to create a document containing the contact information for a range of support serviceswhich cover common areas of concern you may have about your child’s health and wellbeing as they grow up.
IPSEA: is a leading charity in the field of SEND law in England. They provide information, training and have a helpline which provides free and independent legal information, advice and supportfor parents and carers.
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