Special Educational Needs
Our SEND Coordinator is Mrs S Cayless. She can be contacted on: 01895 234071 or via email on: senco@whitehalljunior.org
Whitehall Junior School is committed to providing an appropriate and high-quality education to all children attending our school. We believe that all children, including those identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEND) have a common entitlement to a broad, balanced and accessible academic and social curriculum enabling them to be fully included in all aspects of school life. We believe that all children should be equally valued in school. We will strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and to develop an environment where all children can achieve their potential and feel safe.
We aim to ensure teaching and learning is responsive and takes into account the range of needs within our school. We recognise that pupils learn at different rates and that there are many factors affecting achievement, including ability, emotional state, age and maturity. We are aware of the varied needs of our pupils, for whom maturity and prior learning experiences are crucial factors in terms of readiness to learn. We believe that many pupils, at some time in their school career, may experience difficulties which can affect their learning, and we recognise that these may be long or short term. Provision for children with SEND is a matter for the whole school and should include developing positive working partnerships with families.
SEND Policies and Reports 2024 - 2025
Brilliant Parents - Upcoming Courses
Please click on the link to find out more about parenting classes/courses. If you are a Hillingdon resident you may likely be eligible for free attendance. Please call Annmarie for more information 020 3490 7007.
The Listening Ear Service
This service is a free to use support charity for parents / carers who may be experiencing difficulties and / or challenges in supporting their child with additional needs. The Listening Ear offers a place to share anxieties, challenges and concerns in a non-judgemental, safe and confidential manner.
Hillingdon's Local Offer for SEND
Hillingdon's local offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers. It allows families to see what they can expect from a range of local agencies and how to access them.
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/4654/SEND-local-offer
Football Opportunities
Please see the attached flyers for football opportunities for children with SEND.
Hillingdon Autistic Care & Support - HACS
HACS is a not for profit organisation who support children and families who have autism. They regularly run support and advice sessions.
https://www.hacs.org.uk/training-and-events
Advice for newly diagnosed ASD
Hillingdon have produced some useful information and guidance for families of children who have been given a recent diagnosis of autism. Please do have a read through if you are looking for information about how to support your autistic child.
Hillingdon SENDIASS
Hillingson SEND Information and Support Serives offer free confidential, impartial support and advice for parents, carers, children and young people (up to 25 years) in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
SEND Family Support
Support for families caring for children with SEND are happy to announce they have re-opened face to face clubs, workshops and events.
SEND Family Support run parent support sessions via Zoom twice a month. Please do sign up and join in if you feel you need any advice or support.
Please see the attached Posters for all forthcoming Clubs, Workshops & Events. For more information including how to book, dates, rules & guidance go to: www.sendfs.co.uk/events/ and click the specific club, workshop or event you're interested in for more specific information.
Only families who have booked in advance and have signed up for SEND Family Support will be able to attend any of our clubs, workshops and events, but it is FREE to do so by going to: www.sendfs.co.uk/sign-up-for-send-family-support/.
For Support Information email - support@sendfs.co.uk including information on Support Groups
For Events information email - events@sendfs.co.uk
For Clubs information email - clubs@sendfs.co.uk
For General information email - info@sendfs.co.uk
You can also continue to contact us via the website, social media and phone 07752 169849 (WhatsApp available).
Hillingdon Talks, Moves and Plays
If you would like additional information regarding speech & language, physiotherapy or occupational therapy support or referral in Hillingdon do take a look at the website which contains useful strategy and support materials for a range of concerns.
Further reading/links:
Website: Hillingdon Talks, Moves, Plays: Children’s Integrated Therapy Service (CITS) (cnwl.nhs.uk)
Facebook: Hillingdon Children's Integrated Therapy Services - CITS | Facebook
Instagram: Hillingdon talks moves plays
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalksMovesPlays
Email: citsadmin.cnwl@nhs.net
Phone: 01895 488 200 Lines are open Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
Links to Local Support Materials / Groups
| Hillingdon Autistic care and support (HACS) |
Tel: 020 8606 6780 |
| Centre for ASD and ADHD Advice (based in Eastcote) |
https://adhdandautism.org/ Tel: 020 8429 1552 |
| Parent Carer Forum (PCF) |
https://www.hillingdonpcf.com/ Tel: 07783579678 |
| Hillingdon SEND Information and Support Service (SENDIASS) | |
Useful Web Links |
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www.autism.org.uk – The National Autistic Society website, the main UK charity for supporting people with ASD and their families (contains lots of useful advice and resources) www.attentionautism.com – For more information on Attention Autism and how you can support your child to develop attention and turn-taking skills www.special-needs-kids.co.uk – An information directory for parents and carers www.autismuk.com – Lots of information on ASD www.autismspeaks.org – A comprehensive site, with a useful resource library https://www.brilliantparents.org/ - Support and parenting classes for all families https://www.understood.org/ - Advice and support materials for children and families with ADHD |