The school enjoys good working relationships with a wide range of people who provide services to children with SEND and their families, particularly when a child is demonstrating further cause for concern or their learning need is more complex and persistent.
The external specialists may:
- Act in an advisory capacity
- Extend the expertise of school staff
- Provide additional assessment
- Support a child directly
- Suggest statutory assessment is advisable
- Consult with all parties involved with the child
These include:
- Autism & Social Communication Team
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
- Cognition and learning SEND inclusion team
- County Durham Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
- Educational Psychology Service
- Improving Progression of Young People Team
- Independent Parental Special Education Advice – IPSEA
- One Point Hub – Peterlee Tel: 03000 261 116 or Family First Service on 03000 262 600
- Sensory and Physical Team (SEND Support and Inclusion Teams)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Services (SEND Support and Inclusion Teams)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Statutory Casework Team
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
