Special Needs
Special Needs Provision - Ousedale 2007
Staff
Special Needs Co-ordinator
Wendy Page B.Ed (Aud & Ed), M.Ed.(Learning Difficulties), Cert. Man. Studies.
Olney Campus
Libbie Radmall HLTA
Kathleen Lawrence C & G Learning Support
Patricia Selwood DFES TA training
Julie Lane Science and Technology
Newport Pagnell Campus
Chris Osborne HLTA
Tracey Taylor SSA training course
Sue Billington DFES TA training
Jill Spring DFES TA training
Jo Williams DFES TA training
Lesley Richardson Behaviour training
Diana Noble QTS, English
Kendra McCardal HLTA, Science
Kathryn Needham DFES TA training
Jean Forrest DFES TA training
Julie Lilley Senior TA, Maths
Jane Wrigley EMASS TA
The attached Governor for this School is Rachel Lintern.
Services
1) Induction of students
* identifying students with SEN
* middle school, parent and agency liaison
* monitoring and support in early weeks
2) Assessment and diagnosis
* screening of students on entry
* detailed diagnostic assessment - advice on individuals
* planning intervention programmes
3) Recording and reporting
* maintenance of SEN information
* updated advice to teachers
* Individual education programmes
* reviews using C o P stage system
* provision mapping
4) Management of Statements
* liaison with parents
* preparation of documentation; negotiation of appendices
* negotiation of support funding
* delivery of services in fulfilment of statements
5) In-class Support
* targeting groups of students within mainstream classes
* collaborative teaching and monitoring work with subject staff
* releasing teachers to work with individuals
* providing ideas and materials; preparing differentiated work
* helping individuals cope with main lesson; monitoring performance
6) Support Projects
* Work experience - support of students with SEN
* Careers - support of students with SEN
* Drop in time – years 10 and 11 self-referrals
* Lunch Club – for vulnerable students
* Homework Club – for students who cannot work alone
* ESOL student support on an individual need basis
7) Withdrawal tuition groups
* Spelling Scheme year 8/9
* specific skills tuition for individuals
* coursework support groups within departments
* Reading/Spelling intensive workshops year 7/8/9
* additional Literacy groups in Year 7
The SEN team is also currently leading the development of ASDAN and entry level courses for KS4.
8) Personal Support
* contributing to the work of the school pastoral team
* suggesting strategies for students in difficulties
* providing emergency relief for confrontational situations
* helping students to work around individual problems
9) Gifted and Talented Students
* identifying students of high ability
* liaising with teacher in charge of Gifted and Talented students
* supporting students with SEN who are also gifted or talented
* providing information to departments
10) Special Arrangements with Examination Boards
* assessing requirements and qualifications for exam consideration
* applications and negotiations on behalf of students
* implementation and support of arrangements during examinations
* training students with difficulties in specific exam techniques
11) Technological Support
* assessing technological devices (eg IT), their usefulness to students
* students and staff training programmes
* loan of equipment to students, monitoring use, storage and upkeep
* devising ways of enhancing learning through technology
12) INSET
* in-house training for SEN staff
* on-line training in specific conditions
* seminars on specific topics for whole staff and cluster group
* induction training on SEN for new staff
* Contributing to LEA INSET provision
13) Negotiation of resources from outside agencies and Local Authority
14) Liaison with outside agencies
Mallory Henson Educational Psychologist 6 x half days per term
John West Careers service Transition Reviews
Phyl Christie Connexions adviser in school daily
Dr Thakker Community Physician Assessments for Statement
Clare Doran Speech and Language Service
Susie Tawsey Physiotherapy Service
Pauline French Occupational Therapy
Uday Thakrar Hearing Impairment Service
Jean Jenner Visual Impairment Service
Marie Short Looked After Children
Patrizia Degirardi-Franks Travelling students
Dave Huckle Community Policeman
CAMHS by referral system
Parent Partnership by individual arrangement
Youth Offending team by telephone consultation
Social Services Teams by individual arrangement
Multi Cultural Service by individual arrangement
Victim Support Service by individual arrangement
Pupil Referral Unit by individual arrangement
Visual Impairment Service by individual arrangement