Our vision for children with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities at St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School is:

that we will be able to instill high aspirations for now and their future selves by having confidence in their own strengths and abilities. All children with SEND have a sense of belonging within our school community, which supports them to thrive and feel valued throughout their school life.

Coffee and Collect 24.07.23 - Supporting your child with their anxiety

An invitation has gone out to all families inviting you to attend our first 'Coffee and Collect'.  Come at 2:15pm and meet Sophie, our Mental Health Practitioner, who will be sharing tips and strategies on supporting children who are anxious.  There will also be the opportunity to sign up for a series of parent sessions on this same topic. Please chat to your child's class teacher for more information. 

My name is Miss Lewis and I have responsibility for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within our school. It is a privilege to support all of our children, parents and staff to work together to set high expectations, inspire, challenge, achieve and celebrate learning in our school.

As SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) I am responsible for managing the provision for children who require additional support. My role, in partnership with parents, staff, and outside specialists is to ensure that the specific needs of all children, whether they be social, emotional, behavioural, medical or cognitive, are identified and appropriate support put in place. To help your child to achieve their full potential we will always ask them how they think we and you can support them. We will make sure they are involved in setting their own goals and targets. If your child requires a Learning Plan, we will have a meeting with you and your child to ensure targets are shared and you are aware of the support in place for their needs

If you feel you need to speak with me, my details are below:

Sioned Lewis
0121 588 2371 | nursery@st-marymagdalene.sandwell.sch.uk

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If you feel that you need some independent advice, speak to Sandwell SENDIASS (Sandwell's Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service).

Get Registered with The Family Information Service!

As part of Sandwell Council, The Family Information Service have lead responsibility for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities and SEN Register. This is a legal requirement for all local authorities.

The Register is a voluntary register, however we do encourage parents to join it as the Family Information Service will communicate with them on a regular basis with information specific to disabilities and SEN, such as changes in legislation, support groups and activities and events.

The application form is now available to complete online on the Sandwell Local Offer website . If you are not already signed up, follow the link and complete the form.

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200220/disability/2353/register_of_children_with_a_disability  

SEND Documents

2022/23

Parents Information

Come and find out about some of the amazing events available in Sandwell for children and families - including provision during school holidays.  

World Down Syndrome Day

We will be wearing our odd socks again this year on March 21st to celebrate and explore how we are all different.  Please join us by wearing two of your brightest socks to school for the day.

Neurodiversity Celebration week from

13^th-19^th March

Our differences should be celebrated.  Look at what these people have achieved.  Perhaps their unique ways of learning have helped them to be successful.