Introduction

We are a friendly school with a family feel. We place great emphasis on knowing, caring for and supporting all our children and promoting positive relationships based on praise and encouragement within a Christian ethos. We place a high value on building a successful partnership with parents. It is through working together, within a framework of clear expectations, that we can help every unique child achieve their potential and ensure they enjoy their learning at The Epiphany School.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

The Department for Education (2015) Code of Practice sets out statutory guidance for schools which can be found HERE.

The Epiphany School’s Accessibility Plan can be found on the school website.

The SEND Information Report can be found below and gives more detail of our offer.

We also work with the following agencies to provide support for pupils with SEND:

•  Vision Support Service
•  Education Psychologists
•  Bournemouth Outreach
•  The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
•  NHS Speech and Language
•  Private Speech and Language services
•  Private Occupational Therapists
•  Learning Support Service
•  Dyslexia Tutor
•  Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHs)
•  School Nurse

SENCO

Our SENCO, Mrs Pankhurst, works in school full time and can be contacted via the school office on 01202 530960 or via email on office@epiphany.bournemouth.sch.uk

Complaints about SEN provision

Concerns about SEN provision for a child should be made to the class teacher in the first instance as they work closely with the child on a day-to-day basis. Parents should then contact the SENCO and then the Headteacher if they have further concerns or complaints. The school will follow the school’s complaints policy (available on the school website).