Our vision for children with SEND in Knowsley Village Primary School is that all children and young people will have the best start in life, thrive, aim high and achieve their aspirations.
If you have a concern regarding your child, in the first instance please speak with their class teacher.
Our school SENDCo is Mrs Healey she can be contacted via the school office on 0151 289 5349
Our designated SEND Governor is Miss J Hegarty she can be contacted via the Head Teacher on 0151 289 5349
Please find below a copy of key SEND documents:
SEND local Offer
Knowsley SEND Local Offer https://www.knowsleyinfo.co.uk/knowsley-local-offer-send
Knowsley Borough Council can also offer advice and support regarding SEND.
This offer is accurate now, but services are regularly reviewed and could change. All information will be updated as soon as possible to reflect any new service offer. This service offer is intended to give you clear, accurate and accessible information. If you would like to comment on the content of the offer or make suggestions to improve the information, please contact
Knowsley Family Information Service
Email: fis@knowsley.gov.uk
Call us: 0151 443 3247
SEND Links for Parents/Carers
- Directory of Services – For CYP pre or post diagnosis on neurodevelopmental conditions
- Mind Healthy at home
- New to SEND information Pack
- SEND Support
- SEND sign post QR codes
- National Sleep Helpline – New Opening Hours
- SEN Support – My Experience (Children & Young People) Survey
- SEN Support – My Experience (Parents & Carers) Survey
Advanced Solutions – supporting children and families understand neurodiversity.
https://www.addvancedsolutions.co.uk/services-for-families/families-in-knowsley/
Knowsley Parent Carers Voice (KPCV)
https://www.knowsleyinfo.co.uk/children-young-peoples-services/knowsley-parent-carers-voice-kpcv
The Sensory Hive – A specialist sensory integration therapy centre, based in Whiston, Knowsley, is a hive of activity offering a sensory gym, immersive and interactive room, occupational therapy, LEGO-based therapy, rebound therapy, hobby clubs, and infant and child sensory development classes for children who are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, SPD, Dyspraxia), and those Learning Difficulties, PMLD, and neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and brain injury.
https://www.thesensoryhive.co.uk
CAMHS – mental health support for children and young people aged 0-25 and their families is delivered as a collaborative approach.
Parents can refer if they have concerns about their child
https://www.liverpoolcamhs.com/referral-form/
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/knowsley/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-service
SENDIASS – Liverpool & Knowsley Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). Offer advice and support around various topics relating to Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND) for children and young people aged 0-25 living in the Liverpool and Knowsley Area District and their families. SENDIASS provide free, confidential and impartial support – which means they do not take sides and try to ensure that everyone’s views are expressed and heard. They can offer information advice and support by telephone or email, and by more focused methods depending on individual need.
https://fsd.liverpool.gov.uk/kb5/liverpool/fsd/service.page?id=bPa4bJNDWDo
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. They aim to inform, educate and empower families to self-advocate confidently, so their children get the help they need to live the best life they can.
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – if your child is on the pathway to be assessed for AHDH or you have concerns, Alder Hey provides some information and support.
https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/services/adhd/
Children and Families Act 2014
The Children and Families Act underpins wider reforms to ensure all children and young people can succeed, no matter what their background. The Act will reform the systems for adoption, looked after children, family justice and special educational needs.
The Government is transforming the system for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN), including those who are disabled, so that services consistently support the best outcomes for them.
A child or young person has a learning difficulty or disability if he or she:
Has a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of others of the same age, or has a disability which prevents or hinders him or her from making use of educational facilities of a kind generally provided for others of the same age in mainstream schools or mainstream post-16 institutions.
Part of the SEN reform programme Local Authorities must publish their Local Offer, providing a comprehensive, transparent and accessible picture of the range of services available. Local partners, including schools are required to co-operate with the Local Authority in the development and review of their Local Offer. All Knowsley maintained schools have a similar approach to meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school.