Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Here at Shears Green Infant School we value the abilities and achievements of all children. We truly believe that each and every child can achieve regardless of any additional needs. We endeavour to provide the best learning conditions for each pupil, promoting development in understanding and social maturity alongside their peers wherever possible.
Special Education Needs are identified early and the school works closely to plan a curriculum to meet the children’s needs. We work in partnership with our children, parents, carers, specialists and governors. The school values the abilities and achievements of all its pupils and celebrates small steps of progress.
All children, regardless of additional educational needs, are fully included in all school activities.
Please click on these links for more information on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at Shears Green Infant School and to find out how we are complying with our duties.
Special educational needs (SEN) report 2021-2022
Who can I contact for further information?
In the first instance parents/carers are encouraged to talk to their child’s class teacher.
Further information and support can be gained from the Inclusion Manager/SENCO - Mrs Clare Holder by calling 01474 566700 or by email; cholder@shears-green-infant.kent.sch.uk
Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner
We are lucky to have the support of Aneesa Khan from the NELFT Emotional Wellbeing Team. Please talk to your child's class teacher or Mrs Clare Holder about how Aneesa could support you and your child.
Parent's information leaflet from the Emotional Wellbeing Team
The Emotional Wellbeing Team can offer 1:1 parenting support or workshops which support parents with strategies to use with their children. Please contact your child's class teacher or Mrs Holder to access this support.
This term the virtual parent workshops are:
Monday 20th June - 6 - 7:30pm - Understanding Your Child's Behaviour
Thursday 30th June - 9:30 - 11am - Understanding ADHD in Children
Tuesday 5th July - 9 - 11am - Supporting Your Child with Worries and Fears
Monday 11th July - 19 - 11am - Understanding Autism in Children
If you would like to attend one of these workshops you do not have to pre-book. Please email Mrs Holder to request the meeting link; cholder@shears-green-infant.kent.sch.uk
SEND Local Offer
The local offer gives families of children or young people with SEN or disabilities information about what support services the local authority believe can offer in the local area.
Offer support and advice about special educational needs and disabilities, including social care and short breaks.
The leading UK charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families provides information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism
An organisation, offering a wide range of information for parents, dyslexic adults and teachers
Ifield Smile
Ifield Smile is committed to supporting the inclusion process in Gravesham and Kent schools. Ifield Smile can also be emailed at: smile@ifieldsmile.com Please speak to Mrs Holder if you are interested in attending any workshops at Ifield Smile.
2021 - 2022 Parent/Carer Courses
Kent County Council SEND information
Please click on the following link to read KCC's SEND Strategy;
KCC's SEND Newsletter to Parents
Please click on the following link to access the December SEND newsletter from KCC:
