The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator (SENDCO) has the day to day responsibility to monitor and co-ordinate provision across the school for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
At Thornhill Primary School, the SENDCo is Mrs Gemma Clair. She meets regularly with parents, external agencies, class teachers, senior leaders and support staff to discuss pupil progress and review provision in place for children.
Part of the SENDCo role includes line managing the Teaching Assistants (TA) and coordinating training across the school to ensure staff have the relevant training to support all of our pupils.
If you have a concern about your child’s learning, this should be raised initially with the class teacher who will, if necessary, arrange a meeting with the SENDCo.
Further information can be found in our Local Offer (below) and on the Policy section of the website.
SEND – Complaints
The school follows an agreed complaints procedure, and this will be followed for any complaints that relate to children with SEND.
If you have a query or complaint regarding your child and their special educational needs, please initially talk to the class teacher/phase leader. This query will then be discussed and resolved or passed on to the SENDCO. Our SENDCO welcomes open communication and believes in working in collaboration with parents / carers and, as such, is always happy to meet to discuss needs and provision.
If you remain concerned or you still need further support, please contact the Headteacher or governing body via the school office.