Glade Primary School

Education Offer

Overview

An overview of the school

Glade Primary School is a community school for children from the ages of 3-11. We are a two form entry school with provision for 60 children within each year group. We have a range of special resources for pupils with SEND including a Sensory room, Sensory garden, Learning Zone and Nurture classroom. 

Identifying children's needs

Identifying pupil’s additional needs

At Glade Primary, we track the progress of all pupils throughout the year. Through this, we are able to ensure early identification of any pupil that may need additional help. All staff are trained in the identification process and are aware of the processes to follow. One of the earliest stages of the identification process is liaison with the parents. Should support then be considered appropriate, measures are put in place and parents are involved throughout. This includes input within the target setting, review and provision in place. 

Dedicated contacts

Dedicated contacts at the school

Should parents have any initial questions or concerns about their child’s development or SEND, they should initially contact the class teacher. Following on from this, they can then contact the Inclusion Lead (Miss Aasiya Hussain) at Parentsenco@glade.redbridge.sch.uk. 

Involving children and their families

Involving pupils and parents/carers in planning support

How does the school involve pupils and parents/carers in planning to meet SEND and in general school life? 

• Planning and review meetings
• Parenting Advice
• Advice on how to support learning at home
• Regular contact between parents/carers and the setting
• Ongoing conversations
• Class talks
• Parents eveningas, workshops and training opportunities

Range of support available

Range of support available to pupils with SEND

• Curriculum planning differentiation/Adaptation
• Partnership working with other professionals
• Specific teaching interventions
• Additional support strategies
• Support for behaviour
• Support for communication needs
• Support for health needs
• Small group interventions,
• Access to the Sensory room, Sensory garden, Learning Zone.

Measuring children's progress

Measuring pupils’ progress

Progress of pupils with SEND is measured through a multi-channel approach. These include:

• Point in time assessment through SONAR
• Termly review of SMART targets
• Termly Engagement model review
• Annual review of Education Health Care Plans
• Evidence in books
• Observations
• Observational evidence in small group interventions

Parents will be informed throughout the year through parent’s evenings, review meetings and on an going basis as appropriate. 

Support and training for school staff

Support and training for school staff

The Inclusion Lead is a qualified teacher and holds the National Award for Special Education Needs Coordinator Award. All teachers, LSA’s, MDA’s and support staff team engage in ongoing training in SEND. This is delivered by the Inclusion Lead and partner agencies including Redbridge Educational Psychologists and Special Education and Training Support Service. Learning Support Assistants are also trained in small group interventions as appropriate.

There are 20 teachers, 18 LSA’s, 6 MDA’s & 4 members of the support staff team. 

Accessibility of the school

Accessibility of the school

The school is partially accessible for pupils with physical disability. At the front of the school, there is a lift access. There is wheelchair access at the side of the school and disabled parking at the rear. There are however several small flights of stairs. These are marked with a yellow strip and handrails to support those visually impaired. Equipment within classes and reviewed to ensure adjustments are made where appropriate. There is a disabled toilet on site. 

Inclusion

Inclusion

Pupils with SEND are included in all activities. This is done through careful and strategic planning by the school in combination with the parent. Risk assessments, additional support in put into place where appropriate. This can be for the purposes of trips, experiences or to navigate the school day if needed. Parents are informed and updated throughout

Transition arrangements

Starting or changing schools

We recognise that transitions can be difficult for a child with SEND and take steps to ensure that any transition is as smooth as possible.

If your child is moving to another school: We will contact the school SENDCO and ensure he/she knows about any special arrangements or support that need to be made for your child. We will make sure that all records about your child are passed on as soon as possible.

When moving classes in school: Information will be passed on to the new class teacher in advance. A planning meeting will take place with the new teacher. All Pupil Passports and information will be shared with the new teacher. If your child would be helped by a book to support their understanding of moving on, they will be involved in the process of making one.

In Year 6: Where possible your child will visit their new school on several occasions and in some cases staff from the new school will visit your child in this school. They will also attend the Primary Transition Day with their classmates. Meetings will be arranged with the relevant staff to discuss the specific needs of the child.

Support and training for parents and carers

Support and training for parents/carers

What support and training within the school is available to parents and carers?

• Parent workshops
• SENCo
• Coffee mornings with parents
• Links with Children’s Centres/ Other agencies
• Parent Consultation

 

Further information

For further information go to the main school website, https://www.glade.redbridge.sch.uk/