Our Special Needs Co-ordinator is Mrs. Shelley Sisk (Bed Hons, National Qualification for SEN) and can be contacted via the school office on 0151 477-8170.
SEND information report 2020-2021
Covid 19 News
SEND Newsletter – COVID-19 Update for Parents & Carers: https://mailchi.mp/406042e7e4a7/knowsley-send-newsletter-january-4777906
SEND home learning resources
- Children’s books with characters with SEN
- School Mental Health week 1st February 2021
- Oak National Academy specialist classroom
- BBC Bitesize Parents’ Toolkit: SEND
- Chatter Pack
- Useful Websites for Parents
- iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia/Reading and Writing Difficulties
- SEND online
- Timetable online
EAL
Support for Parents
- http://www.starsteam.org.uk/coronavirus-resources
- Your Voice Matters – Let it be Heard! (POET Survey)
- Knowsley Better Together
If you have any feedback on the services you are receiving, please tell us. You can email sendadmin@knowsley.gov.uk
The Knowsley Parent Carer Voice (KPCV) can be contacted via email at infokpcv@gmail.com
Parents & carers and children & young people with SEND can contact SEND IASS for impartial information, advice and support via telephone on 0800 012 9066 (option 2 for Knowsley) or via email at liverpoolandknowsleysend@wired.me.uk
SEND IASS also have their own newsletter, to subscribe email iasmanager@wired.me.uk
EAL
ASC Support
- The National Autistic Society
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism/autistic-women-and-girls - Explaining Autism
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwRrVw-CRo A short video called Amazing Things happen
– https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b097bs09/pabloPablo is a series about a young person with autism. This is aimed at younger primary aged children - A useful guide for parents and professionals supporting girls with autism
– https://nasen.org.uk/uploads/assets/c6c70871-4de8-410f-a444ef1efa0261a6/flying-under-the-radar.pdf - Autism in girls video by Tony Attwood
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfOHnt4PMFo
– https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Every-Autistic-Wishes-Parents-ebook/dp/B01N7R7Z07/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1607901044&refinements=p_27%3AAutism+Women%27s+Network&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Autism+Women%27s+Network
SEND Review Dates
Summer reviews will take place by telephone weeks commencing 5th and 12th of July. A letter will be sent home on Friday 2nd July with specific dates and times. Please return your reply slip on Monday 5th July to confirm your review.
Knowsley Local Offer
Knowsley Borough Council can also offer advice and support regarding SEND.
The Knowsley Local Offer is available on www.knowsleyinfo.co.uk
Knowsley SEND YouTube Channel
- Let’s Talk About: The Youth Voice Forum
- Let’s Talk About: The Local Offer Website
- About Me: Adam Wheatley (Consultation Engagement Officer)
SEND and EAL newsletters
- Knowsley SEND Newsletter – May 2021
- May 2021 – EAL Newsletter
- Easter 2021 Newsletter
- Knowsley SEND Newsletter – December 2020
