SEND
Our SENDCO
Mrs Pooley is our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) at Kettering Park Infant Academy.
If you would like to speak to Mrs Pooley, please contact her using the details below:
Telephone: 01536 481922
Email: kpia-admin@kpia.inmat.org.uk
Supporting Children with SEND
At Kettering Park Infant Academy, we are very proud of our inclusive ethos. Our school is made up of children with a wide range of abilities, and we believe that many children with SEND and/or disabilities have enjoyed their time at our school, where they have thrived, made good progress and been well prepared for the next stage of their education.
How We Support Children with SEND
Mrs Pooley closely monitors the progress of all children with SEND. Our aim is that children with SEND achieve their full potential, just like every other child in school.
This is achieved through:
- Individual Education Plans, where appropriate
- Meetings between teachers and parents
- Provision of specialist resources
- Access to specialist support services
- Targeted interventions that meet a child's individual needs
Children with SEND and/or disabilities are fully included in all school activities, including after-school clubs, educational visits, and school productions.
Accessibility
All areas of our building and school grounds are fully accessible to all, including wheelchair access.
For further details, please refer to our Accessibility Plan, which can be found in the documents listed on this page.
Useful Websites for Supporting Children with SEND
BBC Bitesize SEND Support
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh9v382
BBC Bitesize has a dedicated SEND section offering advice and resources to support children's learning.
Special Needs Jungle
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/
Special Needs Jungle provides support, information and useful links for families of children with SEND.
ChatterPack
ChatterPack is a voluntary-run online special educational needs and disabilities hub that supports families, schools and professionals through free resources and practical advice.
Understood: Working Memory Boosters
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/8-working-memory-boosters
Understood.org shares practical working memory strategies and techniques that can help support children with learning needs.
Further Information and Support
North Northamptonshire Local Offer
https://localoffer.northnorthants.gov.uk/
The Local Offer provides information about services available for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities in North Northamptonshire.
Information Advice Support Service (IASS)
Information Advice Support Service (IASS) is a free service that provides confidential and impartial advice, guidance and support to parents, carers, children and young people with SEND.
Telephone: 01604 364772
