Special Educational Needs

SEND

“Inspiring a community where learning is irresistible, everyone is valued and success is limitless.”

Widney Junior School is an inclusive school and we are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum to ensure the best possible outcomes for all of our children. All children are recognised as individuals who have strengths that can be nurtured and areas of difficulty that can be supported. We believe first and foremost in quality first teaching, however, we understand that some children may need further additional support in order to achieve their potential. At Widney, all teachers are teachers of SEND.

SEN Classroom Friendly Checklists

ADHD friendly checklist

ADHD information for parents

Dyslexia friendly checklist

SEMH friendly checklist

Dyspraxia friendly checklist

Speech, language and communication friendly checklist

Subject Specific SEND guidance

How to support SEND pupils in Art

How to support SEND pupils in Computing

How to support SEND pupils in D&T

How to support SEND pupils in English

How to support SEND pupils in Geography

How to support SEND pupils in History

How to support SEND pupils in Maths

How to support SEND pupils in Music

How to support SEND pupils in PE

How to support SEND pupils in PSHE

How to support SEND pupils in RE

How to support SEND pupils in Science

SEND Support Information

Please find below links to a wealth of information around supporting children with additional needs. Everyone has their own strengths and areas of development, and it is not uncommon for some children to require support across more than one area of need. These SEND strategies will be beneficial to many children, whether or not they have a diagnosis.

1. The four areas of need

2. Useful websites for the four areas of need

3. SEND support booklet for parents

4. Quality first teaching strategies booklet

5. Quality first teaching strategies videos

SEND Support Resources

2.1 Editable visual timetable

2.2. Task board

2.3 Now, next, then card

2.4 Emotion check in thermometer

2.5 Time for movement break cards

2.6 Reward time choice board

2.7 Positive praise cards

2.8 School equipment reminder

2.9 I am feeling emotion scale

3.0 Today, I feel... lego man

3.1 Sensory information sheet

Support for Families

1. Family Hub Information

Solihull Family Hubs are local centres where children, young people, parents, and carers can access support and take part in fun activities!

There are four main hubs in Solihull, three of which are operated by Solihull Council:

Elmwood in Smith’s Wood
Evergreen in Kingshurst
Hatchford Brook in Elmdon
Riverside in Chelmsley Wood

There are also Outreach Hubs available at Shirley Heath Junior School and Meriden CofE Primary School

Examples of activity sessions include:

Stay & plays and games
Craft, music, and seasonal events
Education, sports, and youth groups

The Family Hubs team work with partner organisations such as the NHS to help Solihull residents to get in touch with local services

Examples of support services include:

Health visiting and midwifery
Parental guidance and wellbeing (drop ins for families)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

They allow community groups to hold activity sessions at the Hubs for free so they can invest in their services and provide high-quality events for Solihull residents. Some previous example sessions have been on:

Housing

Youth services

Health Visitor information

Infant Feeding

Food bank referrals

Clothing bank

Support with Travel and Access

Links with HAFS

Support with admissions forms

You can find a link to the 4 hubs and timetabled events by clicking here:

https://www.solihull.gov.uk/children-and-families/solihull-family-hubs/hubs-and-activities

2. Family Helpline available for families

A Family Helpline has launched to support families in Solihull.

Families and people working with parents and children in the borough are encouraged to call 0121 788 4327 to access support.

The phone line will be available between Monday-Thursday 09:00-16:30, and Friday 09:00-16:00.

A dedicated team of experts will be able to provide advice on key Early Help topics, ranging from parenting guidance and child development to school attendance and support in coordinating Early Help assessments and plans.

3. Solar

CEPS family support flyer

Solihull parenting team flyer parenting support team

Solihull we are thinking of you back to school transition guide

4. Solihull Approach

Free online parent courses

Solihull parenting team flyer parenting support team

Understanding children's behaviour

3. Emotionally based School Avoidance

What is PDA?

What is autism?

4. Useful Websites for Parents