Students With Special Educational Needs
At Fakenham Academy, we recognise that every child is special and unique. We are committed to working together with all members of our community to provide the best possible education for the pupils in our care. Our staff are passionate and committed to meeting the needs of all our children and strive to break down any barriers that are preventing children from making the progress they are capable of. As a school, we recognise the importance of not only supporting children’s academic progress but also developing their behavioural, emotional and social skills to enable them to be confident, independent learners and being the best they can be.
Miss K Woodrow
SENDCo
Email: send@fakenhamacademy.org
Telephone: 01328 851039
As part of SEN legislation, Local Authorities have a duty to publish a Local Offer setting out, in one place, information about the provision available in their area across education, health and social care for vulnerable children and young people. For more information, visit:
Norfolk County Council SEND Offer
Here is a link for the SEND Code of Practice
Click below for Section 6 of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice from 0 to 25 years to get full information from the DFE on what schools should be doing for their pupils and families.
Section 6 of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice
As part of the local offer, Norfolk County Council provides a good outline what happens if a child or young person is having difficulties with their learning.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) may need extra help to enable them to learn and make progress in their learning alongside other children of the same age. This is known as SEN Support.
Find out about SEN Support.
A small number of children and young people may need further assessment, to find out if it would help to have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.
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Further support agencies
The Just One Norfolk site has a wide range of information and videos on lots of different health related topics including: emotional health, child development, behaviour, sleep, toileting, speech, FAQs and much more. https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/
Call Just One Number on 0300 300 0123 or text 07520 631590 with any questions or concerns about your child's health, wellbeing or development. Opening hours are Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Advice about health, education, family, friends and mental health for 11 to 24 year olds: FYI - For Your Information (fyinorfolk.nhs.uk)
The school and community teams offer support to education settings and families with a focus on inclusion, early help, and prevention. School & Community Teams - What are School & Community Teams? - Norfolk Schools and Learning Providers - Norfolk County Council
Norfolk SEND Partnership http://www.norfolksendpartnershipiass.org.uk/
Cambridge Family Mediation Service http://www.cambridgefms.co.uk/
Appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal – https://www.gov.uk/special-educational-needs-disability-tribunal/overview
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