SEND Information

SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This can impact a child’s ability to learn, and at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, we are keen to ensure that any additional needs a pupil may have does not have a negative impact on their education. We have pupils with a range of additional needs and make reasonable adjustments to our teaching and learning.

Below you will find further information that may be helpful if your child has a special educational need or disability. If you have concerns, please contact the school and speak in the first instance to Mr Simmons (SENDCO).

The SEND Code of Practice defines SEND under four broad areas of need:

Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
Social, emotional, and mental health difficulties
Sensory and/or physical needs

Where children and young people have visual and/or hearing impairments, or a physical need that means they must have additional ongoing support and equipment.

The following links provide additional guidance and advice:

Department for Education Guidance on SEND – This provides an overview of the sort of support that may be available.
DofE Guide for Parents and Carers – This includes links to many organisations offering support for a range of needs.
Birmingham Local Offer – This offers a complete map of provision of support for young people with SEND.
National Autistic Society – This links to a guide to education, with sections on exams, homework and school refusal.
Autism Education Trust – This contains advice on working with your child’s school in order to achieve the best outcomes.
The Dyspraxia Foundation – Dyspraxia is a condition affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination. This site offers links to support and advice.

For any queries relating to our SEND provision, please contact senco@ilsley.bham.sch.uk

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