SEND
SEND ZONE
SEND Zone
Hello and welcome to Alexandra Park Junior School’s SEND zone.
Here at Alexandra Park Junior School, we aim to ensure that EVERY child achieves to their fullest potential.
Miss Varley is our SENCO and leads the Pastoral Team in school. The pastoral team includes Miss Thompson, Miss Yasmin and Miss Booth. Miss Varley liaises with pupils, parents, teachers and external agencies to ensure that our children’s additional needs are met.
For more information regarding SEND at our school please contact Miss Varley on 0161 770 8321 or info@alexandrapark.oldham.sch.uk
Policies
Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions
If a parent has a concern or complaint regarding Special Needs, they are encouraged in the first instance to meet with the SENCo. If this matter is not resolved satisfactorily the Headteacher should be notified.
If you feel the concern is not resolved, please refer to the trust’s complaints policy.
Local Offer
Government video - What is the local offer?
Oldham Council SEND Local Offer: local.offer@oldham.gov.uk
Relevant documents
Transition questions for parents Leaflet
Whole School SEND – Ask-Listen-Do leaflet
Family Information Service
The Family Information Service (FIS) provides free, impartial, up-to-date information to support parents / carers with children and young people aged 0-20 years and prospective parents.
We provide information on a wide range of services such as:
- Childcare
- Local and national services
- Local events and activities
- Financial support
- Health issues
- Schools
- Free Early Education for 2 year olds
- Free Early Education for 3 and 4 year olds
- Employment (Get Oldham Working)
Parents of Oldham in Touch (POINT)
POINT aspire to an inclusive community and society without compromise, where all children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities are treated equally and fairly.
Oldham SEND Information Advice Support Service
Oldham SEND IAS Service exists to help parents and carers of children who have, or may have, special educational needs and/or disabilities; and children and young people themselves, in matters relating to their Education, Health or Social Care provision.
Other information
Dyslexia
Find a couple of documents regarding Dyslexia
ADHD
SEND Links to other useful resources