Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

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We are committed to providing the very best levels of support for all children and recognise that some children may have special educational needs and disabilities requiring tailored and specific support.

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Speedwell Nursery School implements the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (2014) operating a fully inclusive approach to admissions and entry to early years learning. The Department for Education publish a guide for parents (Pdf).

 

We work closely with families and children who wish to join our school community to minimise barriers and provide full participation through an inclusive learning environment where all children are valued and supported to achieve their individual best.

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Please refer to our SEND information report and local offer (Pdf) and SEND policy to find out more about what we provide for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

 

Support groups

SENDIASS

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) offer information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Bristol's Local Offer

Local information, help and support for children and young people with special educational needs or a disability. Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) is the provision that is expected to be made for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bristol schools and educational settings. For more information see the OAP parents guide.

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SAY (Send and YOU)​

To access our help and support and to speak to one of our trained advisors, please call our helpline on 0117 9897725 or email us at support@sendandyou.org.uk. Our service is open from 9.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, with an answerphone available at all other times.

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Bristol Parent Carers

We are a non-profit organisation based in Bristol, consisting of volunteer parent carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). As a pan-disability charity, we provide information and support to all families, regardless of their child’s type of need or diagnosis status. Phone: 0117 939 6645.

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South Glos Parents & Carers​

​A group of parents and carers in South Gloucestershire with children and young people who have a disability or additional needs.

Email: parents@sglosparentsandcarers.org.uk

Phone: 01454 501 009

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FLORA (Families, Local Offer, Resources and Advice)

The FLORA team provides information, advice and signposting to support  families who are in the early stages of identifying that their child may have additional needs.

Phone: 0117 352 6020

Email: flora@bristol.gov.uk