Hyde Park Schools
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Hyde Park Schools, we are committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive education for all pupils. We believe that every child is a unique individual with their own needs and strengths. Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision ensures that all pupils, regardless of their ability or background, receive the support they need to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Our dedicated team of staff works in close partnership with pupils, parents, and external professionals to identify and support any special educational needs. Our approach is based on the principle of a graduated response, which involves four key stages:
- Assess: We use a range of formal and informal assessments to identify a pupil’s needs and the barriers to their learning.
- Plan: We create a personalized support plan with clear, achievable targets. This plan is developed collaboratively with the pupil and their family.
- Do: We implement the planned support, which may include targeted interventions, small group work, or one-to-one assistance from a teaching assistant.
- Review: We regularly review the pupil’s progress and the effectiveness of the support plan, making adjustments as needed.
Our goal is to ensure that all pupils feel confident, supported, and included in every aspect of school life. We are an inclusive school that celebrates diversity and provides a nurturing environment where every child can flourish.
For more detailed information, please refer to our full SEND Policy and our SEND Information Report, which are available on our website. If you have any concerns or questions about your child, please do not hesitate to contact our Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo), Mrs. Jennifer Hussey at Jennifer.hussey@hydeparkprimary.co.uk. Alternatively, you can make an appointment through the schools’ office at office@hydeparkprimary.co.uk or by telephone, 01752 225493.
Support
To support your children's speech, language and communication needs, Speech and Language Link have fast tracked the launch of their new Parent Portal to help with this. The site is now live and will provide parents with FREE speech and language advice, resources and activities.
The site can be found at: www.speechandlanguage.info/parents
If you have a child with ASD, please take a look at the links below to find useful advice, and activities to do at home:
NHS Advice and Guidance for Families
National Autistic Society - Everything you need to know
10 Fun Activities for Children with Autism
7 Fun Sensory Activities for Children with Autism
USEFUL LINKS
Local offer
Local charities
Young minds
CAMHS
SaLT Parent workshops
SEND online Downloadable & Printable Resources
This list of SEND resources has been developed with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. The vast majority of the resources on this list are suitable for parents, guardians, carers and teachers to use in supporting the home learning of children and young people with SEND.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Coronavirus Support and Advice - How are you coping?
PMLD Thematic Units - from the Northern Ireland Curriculum
SIGN A LONG Workshop for Parents, Guardians and Carers