Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) and Inclusion information
Local Authority SEND information
All maintained schools in Barnet have a parallel approach to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND and are provided with support from the Local Authority to ensure that every pupil makes the best possible progress in school, regardless of their specific needs. We are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that we are an inclusive school with the needs of pupils with SEND being met within Goldbeaters wherever possible, either at an EHCP or SEN Support level.
The Local Authority has produced a Local Offer which sets out what’s ordinarily available in mainstream schools within Barnet and what provision we are expected to offer. A vast amount of information regarding SEND is available on Barnet Local Authority’s SEN Local Offer webpage.
Inclusion at Goldbeaters
At Goldbeaters, we have an Inclusion Team that works together to support children with SEND, EAL, behaviour difficulties, social difficulties and a range of other learning needs within the school. The team includes the people listed underneath as well as many teaching (TA) and learning support (LSA) assistants and professionals from outside agencies. Further details can be found within our School Information Report below.
Mrs Thakker – Deputy Team / SENCO / Safeguarding / TAs & LSAs / Literacy Team / Early Help
Mrs Dawes – Lead Deputy / Safeguarding Officer / Working with parents / Early Help / PE Team
Mrs Kabs – Office Administrator / Parent Liaison / Attendance and punctuality
Our SEN Governor is Sue Hinton
Our School Information Report (below) answers questions set out in the Code of Practice 2015 about how we welcome and support children with additional needs, the provision available within our school and what external support we can access.
Our SEN Policy is available below.
Parents and carers of children with SEND are welcome to visit our school or contact us to discuss any concerns or questions. Please make an appointment with Mrs Thakker via the school office (020 8959 6033 or office@goldbeaters.barnetmail.net)
Information and websites to support parents and carers of children with SEND
The SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) supports parents of children with SEN and Disability
Barnet SENDIASS
2 Bristol Avenue
London NW9 4EW
Tel: 020 8359 7637 (Lines open 9am to 5.15pm on Monday - Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm)
Email: SENDIASS@barnet.gov.uk
Barnet Parent Carer Forum are a voluntary group of enthusiastic, committed parents and carers in the London Borough of Barnet working with the local authority to ensure that the voices of children, young people and their families are heard.
Information on the Local Offer about Children’s Integrated Therapies (CIT) including Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Further information here.
Barnet Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides assessment, treatment and support to children and young people aged 0-18 years and their families for a range of mental health, behavioural and emotional well-being needs.
Barnet Integrated Clinical Services (BICS) offers social, emotional, behavioural and mild to moderate mental health support to children, young people and families within Barnet. Parents and Carers can self-refer.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Zone on the Local Offer.
Autism information on the Local Offer.
Resources for Autism charity for the borough providing services for autistic children and young people and parents and carers.
Information about Children’s Centres - if you are expecting a baby or have children under 5 years old. Local Children’s Centres can help with information, advice and provide access to services and activities.
DFE’s Guide for Parents with children who have SEN
SEN Code of Practice 2015 Document
SEN & Disability Legislation information
Short breaks and 0-25 Disability Team information
Barnet Mencap provides a range of services and campaigns with people with learning disabilities and people with autism or Aspergers and their families to secure good services and support in the borough.
Mencap works with people with a learning disability to change laws, challenge prejudice and support them to live their lives as they choose.
Sense offer personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs.
Independent parental special educational advice can be found on ipsea
Special Needs Jungle - Parent led information, advice and tips