SEND
At Sele First School we strive to enrich the local community through providing it with an outstanding school where the quality of teaching is high and support is provided to enthuse and engage children of all abilities.
We will provide an education for all pupils that will encourage independence and enable all children to reach their full potential, harnessing their creativity and passion for learning across all aspects of the curriculum.
As a school and staff we foster an ethos where all children regardless of gender, race or ability are appreciated; where opportunities to be creative, inquisitive and diligent are encouraged, leading to children who achieve highly and make the best progress they can so that they are fully prepared for the next stage of their education.
SEND INFORMATION
The document below is intended to give general information regarding the ways in which we support our pupils with special educational needs (SEND).
The content here is broad; each child is an individual and will receive unique provision and resources where necessary.
Children who we identify as having additional needs are provided with an individual plan which can cover educational, behaviour or health needs.
These plans are regularly reviewed to ensure that there is the best possible match between a child’s needs and the resources that are provided.
Other documents such as Safeguarding and Behaviour policies are available on this website. Further information can be obtained by contacting Miss Judith Elliott SENDCo and Miss Nina Blanchet Assistant SENDCo on 01434602808.
SEND Report March 2026SEND Policy March 2026Managing Transition for SEND Pupils Policy April 2026Every local authority must publish a Local Offer. The SEND Code of Practice says that the local offer should: provide clear, comprehensive accessible and up to date information about provision and how to access it… make provision more responsive to local needs and aspirations by directly involving disables children and those with SEN and their parents, and disabled young people and those with SEN, and service providers in its development and review (paragraph 4.2)
The Northumberland Local Offer can be found at:
Northumberland County Council SEND Local Offer
Northumberland Parent / Carer Forum
Northumberland Parent / Carer form (NPCF) are a voluntary group of Northumberland parents and carers of children and young people (0 – 25) who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
They work in partnership with service commissioners and providers, sharing knowledge and experience, with the aim of supporting and enabling families within our community to access the services and give them a voice in developing the quality, range, and accessibility of this provision.
To find out more click here:
Northumberland Family Hub Padlet
https://www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/has a wide range of helpful and easy to access resources to support families from birth to 19 years.
Northumberland County Council Early Help
If you're a parent or carer of a child who you feel would benefit from additional support, please ask the child's school or other involved professional to make a referral to Early Help First Contact (previously the early intervention hub). Or make a self-referral using the Multi-agency referral form (MARF) below.
Early Help First Contact allows all requests come into a central point and the right support identified quickly. If needed the situation can be discussed at Northumberlands Early Help Virtual Hub - a multi agency meeting.
Find out more about Early Help and access links to other front door services here;
Early Help and Links to Further Support
Northumberland Family Hubs
Previously known as Children's Centres, Northumberland County Council's Family Hubs carry out a range of work in the local community, which ranges from birth registration, midwifery and health services, infant feeding support to primary mental health, community events, relationship support, digital learning and much more...
Northumberland County Council Autism Service
Autism Family Drop In - Information Leaflet
BeYou
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support and links to other services.
BeYou have a strong reputation in Northumberland for having a collaborative and integrated local offer to support children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing across the county. This offer is delivered by a range of providers from both the statutory and voluntary sectors, in conjunction with services across health, education and children's early help social care.
Their aim is to ensure that all children, young people and the adults who support them, have easy access to a range of information and support services. They have developed a THRIVE model called: The Graduated Approach to Children's Wellbeing and Mental Health Provision. The foundation of this model rests upon the need for all children to access opportunities within universal settings and to develop positive wellbeing through early interventions and the preventative public health agenda.
You can find further information and reading by clicking on the links to websites and useful documents below.
https://youngminds.org.uk/youngminds-professionals/our-projects/minded/
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/
https://www.barnardos.org.ukApps to Help Promote Calm