SEN & Disabilities
Thank you for taking the time to visit the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) section of our website. All students have the right to achieve their maximum academic and social potential. At the Academy we believe that all students have learning differences rather than learning difficulties and it is our policy to identify and assess these differences and ensure that learning is supported and differentiated to ensure outstanding progress is made by all students.
SEN Federation Consultant - Ms Karen Sitch
SENCO - Ms Emily Gallagher
SEND Governor - Mr Aaron King
Any SEN enquiries should be sent to info@harriscrystalpalace.org.uk, or by post addressed to the SENCO.
Information on the Local Authority’s Local Offer can be found at:
PIP
Croydon PIP
Kids:
https://www.kids.org.uk/mediation-home/
We value our partnership with parents and carers.
There are a wide range of opportunities across the academic year for parents and carers to liaise with our staff, including the SEN team. These include:
- Annual Parent and Carer Evenings
- Year 7 and 12 Information evenings
- Transition Events
- Annual Reviews for students with Educational and Health Care Plans
- Mid-Year and End of Year Intervention Progress Reports
As outlined above, you can contact the SEN team by emailing, info@harriscityacademy.org.uk
Our SENCO holds a weekly clinic for parents and carers. Please follow the link to book an appointment (Book time with Emily Gallagher (HCACP): Parent Drop-in)
The SEN Code of Practice key changes
The Code of Practice (2015) covers the 0-25 age range and includes guidance relating to disabled children and young people as well as those with SEN
- There is a clearer focus on the participation of children and young people and parents in decision-making at individual and strategic levels
- There is a stronger focus on high aspirations and on improving outcomes for children and young people
- It includes guidance on the joint planning and commissioning of services to ensure close co-operation between education, health and social care
- It includes guidance on publishing a Local Offer of support for children and young people with SEN or disabilities
- For children and young people with more complex needs a co-ordinated assessment process and the new 0-25 Education, Health and Care plan (EHC plan) replace statements and Learning Difficulty Assessments (LDAs)
- There is a greater focus on support that enables those with SEN to succeed in their education and make a successful transition to adulthood
To see the new SEN Code of Guidance 2015, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325875/SEND-Code_of_Practice-June2014.pdf
