SEND
The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice
At Oaklands Primary Academy, we are committed to supporting the learning, development, and wellbeing of all our pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
In line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) for 0–25 years, a child or young person is considered to have Special Educational Needs (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty or disability that requires special educational provision. This applies when a child:
- Has a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of others of the same age; or
- Has a disability which prevents or hinders them from making use of the educational facilities typically provided for others of the same age in mainstream schools or post-16 settings.
The SEND section of our website provides detailed information about how we identify, support, and monitor pupils with SEN. It also outlines some of the many ways we work in partnership with families, external professionals, and our wider school community to ensure that every child receives the right support to achieve their full potential during their time with us.
We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to providing an environment where all children feel valued, supported, and successful.
Please click here to view the SEMH Offer.
SEN Information
Nursery Report
Mainstream Report
Bromley Information, Advice and Support Service
Bromley IASS provides free, impartial and confidential information and advice about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Click through to their site here.
EBSA – Emotionally Based School Avoidance
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is when a child experiences significant anxiety or emotional distress that makes attending school difficult. At our school, we recognise that this can be a complex and challenging experience for both children and their families. We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to understand the underlying causes and to provide supportive, tailored approaches that help every child feel safe, confident, and able to engage positively with their education.
Please click here for support and guidance on ESBA.
Admissions
Children with a full statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) are dealt with under a separate process by the Special Educational Needs team. The published admission number of all Bromley academies is inclusive of students with a statement of special educational needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) that are admitted to the Academy pursuant of the school being named in their statement or EHC plan.
Useful Links
The Alliance for Inclusive Education charity campaigns for all disabled learners to have the right to access and be supported in mainstream education.
Click here to visit the Alliance for Inclusive Education website.
Bag Books provides multi-sensory books and storytelling for people with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities. Our stories are told through voice and emotion rather than words and pictures.
Click here to visit the Bag Books website.
AbilityNet. Adapting Technology. Changing Lives.
Click here to visit the AbilityNet website.
Family Lives is an independent national charity who offer free and confidential group and individual face-to-face or telephone support to help make family life less stressful! Parents can phone 01707 630105 or email louisev@familylives.org.uk for more information or to book a place on a parenting group.
Click here to visit the Family Lives website.
Looking for information on disability and children’s books? Bookmark is for you – with book recommendations for children which is useful for discussing disability and inclusive issues with young readers.
Click here to visit the Book Trust website.
