Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
It is estimated that one in five children needs extra support at some time in their school lives.
Our aim is to provide the best possible education for all children. You know your child best and we wish to work in partnership with you to ensure that your child achieves his or her best.
Assessing children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
Children with special educational needs (SEN) have needs or disabilities that affect their ability to learn. Special educational needs aren't always a lifelong problem. Some children only need support for a short time.
Just because your child is learning more slowly than others doesn't mean they have special educational needs.Our process
Your Concerns
We will be very happy to speak to you about any aspects of your child’s education. It is advisable to speak to one of the following in this order:
1 - Your child's class teacher
2 - The Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCo) – Alice Boyd
3 - The Headteacher – Jane Griffiths
SEND Policy
Our policy aligns with the SEN Code of Practice which provides statutory guidance on the SEND system for children and young people aged 0 to 25.
Special educational Needs and Disabilities Policy Spring 2023- Spring 2024
SEND Information Report
Governing bodies of maintained schools and maintained nursery schools and the proprietors of academy schools must publish information on their websites about the implementation of the governing body’s or the proprietor’s policy for pupils with SEN. The information required is set out in the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.
Bousfield SEND information report Spring 2023- Spring 2024
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Local Offer
A 'local offer' gives children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families information to help them find the right help and support in their area.
RBKC's website has a wide range of information and services available to support you.
Sometimes it can be tricky to keep track of all the complex words and abbreviations used when talking about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
To make it a bit easier, the Bi-Borough (RBKC and Westminster) have produced a glossary of 'key words' explained to help you break down some of that technical language.
Secondary School: Transition for SEN Children
Starting secondary school is a big step for every child, and for those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), it can be an even greater challenge. As a parent, you’ll want to make sure that the new school knows how to meet your child’s needs whether that is continuing in mainstream or moving to a specialist school. Some secondary schools will have specific units to support children with autism and continue with small group learning. We suggest starting to explore these options in Year 4. Please reach out to Alice Boyd, SENCo, to discuss further.