SEND
Assistant Headteacher for SEND and SENDCo is Mrs Broxton c.broxton@stowhigh.com
Assistant SENDCo is Mrs Langley h.langley@stowhigh.com
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At Stowmarket High School we hope to ensure that families are at the heart of the SEND department.
We pride ourselves on working closely with our families to co-produce support for pupils but to also ensure families and pupils voices are heard and considered at each stage.
If your child is not on the SEN register but you are concerned that your child may have additional needs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. For example, if you have queries over Neurodiversity assessments or worry that you child maybe Dyslexic, please do get in touch before you complete any referral.
Communication Pathways
Reviews for pupils with SEND: One Page Profiles that are written and produced alongside families and teachers are reviewed twice a year at designated meetings for students on the Special Educational Needs register. These are held approximately every six months for each year group within the school. Annual Reviews are held for students with an Education Health and Social Care Plan. The school encourages family participation throughout the assessment process. Families are invited to all relevant review meetings and may appoint a named person who can attend meetings with them.
Parents Evenings: Every teacher is a teacher of SEND and will be able to provide up to date progress and guidance about their students and how they adapt their teaching to suit their need. Either the SENDCo or the Assistant SENDCo are present at all parents' evenings for additional support and as another opportunity to discuss any concerns with us.
Termly SEND Surgeries: Once a term, the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo will offer a late afternoon slot for drop-in meetings. This ensures that there are no concerns and to give an opportunity to touch base and ask any questions you may have that have arisen since previous contact or review.
The Department for Education provide guidance for parents and carers of students with a special educational need or disability. This can be found on the DfE website:
SEND: guide for parents and carers
SEND support: easy-read guide for parents
SENDIASS offer support for families of young people with SEND