Some children may identify as having special educational needs. This could be a difficulty in one area such as a physical difficulty such as hearing impairment.
Some children may have a range of difficulties such as physical, learning and mental health difficulty. The SEND Code of Practice (0-25 SEND Code of Practice (2015)) brought in Four Broad Areas of Need: Cognition and Learning; Communication and Interaction: Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Sensory and/or Physical.
For some children, they may have SEND in just one area where some have needs in more than one.
More information about areas of need can be found by using the link below:
Many children and young people may have Special Educational Needs (SEN) of some kind at some time during their education.
Education settings and other organisations can help most children and young people overcome these barriers.
If you think your child might have SEN then you should talk to someone in school who knows your child, such as the class teacher, SENCo or headteacher, and raise your concerns. They will be able to discuss your worries and address them appropriately.
Every school has a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) who is there to support you and your child and ensure that their special education needs are met. They will be able to offer advice and support if further measures are needed.
Every school produces an annual SEN Information Report and has a SEN policy which is available on their school website and on the Local Offer. This gives up to date information on who to contact if you require further support as well as how the school meets the needs of their learners with SEN.
You can find further advice and support from:
- Redcar and Cleveland SEN Service- SEND Team - Special Educational Needs Team | Redcar & Cleveland: Information Directory
- Charities and other advice, guidance and support organisations listed in the Council’s Local Offer: Getting support for my child/young person - Directory of Services | Redcar & Cleveland: Information Directory
- The local SEND Parent and Carre Forum: SEND Family Voice - Redcar and Cleveland Parent Carer Forum | Redcar & Cleveland: Information Directory
- Your doctor or other local child health services.
- South Tees SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS): South Tees SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) | Redcar & Cleveland: Information Directory
More information about SEND and the Redcar and Cleveland Local Offer can be found using the link below: