SEND
Introduction
We welcome all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We aim to be fully inclusive. Children with SEND are admitted to the school under the same arrangements as all other children in accordance with our Admissions Policy.
At Holt Farm Infant School, we are committed to the provision of the best possible learning experience for every child in our care. We value the opportunity to work closely with parents and carers and recognise the importance of home and school developing a strong relationship. At the heart of this relationship is the common goal of ensuring that the child experiences success and reaches their full potential.
Concerns about SEN provision should be made to the class teacher or SENCO in the first instance. In most cases, we find that concerns can be dealt with successfully at this level. However, if this is not possible, the concern may be escalated and raised as a complaint with the headteacher. Please see the school complaints procedure in the policies section of the website.
The parents and carers of pupils with disabilities have the right to make disability discrimination claims to the first-tier SEND tribunal, if they believe that our school has discriminated against their child.
They can make a claim about alleged discrimination regarding:
- Suspensions
- Provision of education and associated services
- Making reasonable adjustments, including the provision of auxiliary aids and services
Our School SENCo is Mrs Wilson and can be contacted via the school office.
Mrs. E Wilson
Essex Local Offer
The full range of local support available for children/young people with SEND, both inside and outside of school, can be found in the Essex Local Offer
Information about support services and local opportunities for children and young people with SEND – find what you need all in one place.
South Essex Extended Services
For parents / carers seeking support for children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) please look through this SEND Support page for lots of useful links and guidance.
SPACE stands for Support for Parents and Carers in Essex. It is a new service designed to provide advice, guidance and support for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND aged 0 to 25.
SPACE is run by a team of peer educators - parents and carers all with lived experience. They understand the challenges and triumphs first-hand. Their role is to support families navigate the process, whatever stage they're at.
Holt Farm Infants is proud to be a member of South Essex Extended Services, which is a local service, commissioned by individual schools in order to provide holistic support to their children and families. Through this, we can access family support workers, specialist teaching advice, Educational Psychologist support and a range of support groups.
We are a local service, commissioned by individual schools to provide holistic support to their children and families
15 Films have been created as part of a wider programme of work to support families who are waiting for a diagnostic assessment for autism and/or ADHD. The films are designed to provide a resource for families early in their SEND journey, who want to understand how they can best support their neurodivergent child. Please click the link below to access these videos.
The following link will take you to information and resources to help with potty training, toileting and children's bowel and bladder conditions for children with additional needs. The ERIC website is fantastic for support.
Essex SEND IASS provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) for children and young people (0-25), parents and carers.
Autism Central Hub offers guidance to families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people. All of their sessions are run by Peer Educators. These are parents or carers of autistic people, who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. They offer group and one-to-one sessions to help you and other parents and carers find the information and services available in your area. Hubs may also run events such as workshops, drop-in sessions, coffee mornings or virtual meet-ups.
Click below to access a range of training sessions to help you with supporting and understanding autism.
At ACL Essex, provide FREE interactive courses provide the tools, knowledge, and support you need to navigate parenting and family life with confidence. Some of the courses offered are Managing Big Emotions, Setting Boundaries, Assertive Parenting, SEND Support for Families and lots more!
Picture the scene: your child comes out of school and the teacher says they’ve behaved like the perfect child all day, but the moment you get home they have a complete meltdown. Your child screams, shouts, lashes out, sulks or generally acts in an unruly manner.
KEY DOCUMENTS
Holt Farm Infant School SEN Policy 2025.pdf
HFI SEN 2025 Information Report.pdf