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Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1DL Tel: 01582 608650 Email: [email protected] Head Teacher - Mrs Elizabeth Collins |
Special EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABLITIES (SEND)
At Westfield Nursery there is a commitment to joint working and implementing best practice when working with SEND children and parents/ carers across three key areas: effective communication, empowering people and being solution focused.
Our Aims
At Westfield Nursery School, our aims for the Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy are to:
At Westfield Nursery School, our aims for the Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy are to:
- Identify those pupils with SEND is as soon as possible and put in appropriate support
- Work in partnership with parents/ carers and that they are kept fully informed about their child’s learning
- Give children a suitably differentiated curriculum ensuring access to a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils.
- Manage SEND with full regard to the SEND Code of Practice 2015
- Ensure all members of staff are aware of their responsibilities towards those with SEND.
- Support pupils with SEND participating in all aspects of school life and the nursery is an inclusive environment
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS INFORMATION REPORT
| SEND Information Report 2025-2026 |
KEY INFORMATION
The SENDCo for the Nursery is Mrs Collins, she can be contacted on the telephone number above.
| Special Educational Needs Policy 2024-2025 |
MEDICAL NEEDS
What if my child has medical needs?
If your child has medical needs then a Care Plan will be put in place with the support from a health visitor and other professionals from the healthcare sector in consultation with the parents/carers. If your child requires medication to be administered during the nursery session then a consent form will need to be completed.
If your child has medical needs then a Care Plan will be put in place with the support from a health visitor and other professionals from the healthcare sector in consultation with the parents/carers. If your child requires medication to be administered during the nursery session then a consent form will need to be completed.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
Are you worried about your child's speech? See the poster below.
| Early Advice Sessions |
SIGNPOSTING
Where can I get further information?
Central Bedfordshire Local Offer
Further information can be found on the Central Bedfordshire Council website where the local offer outlines further support and services that are available for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The link is as follows: https://localoffer.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/centralbedfordshire/directory/home.page
SENDIASS
Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and disability Information, Advice and Support Service). Do you have an interest in Special educational needs and disability (SEND)? CB SENDIASS offers free, confidential and impartial advice to support young people with SEND and their families. Families often need us when they are unsure or disagree with decisions being made about their education and SEN support. Contact [email protected] or phone 0300 300 8088 or visit the website https://cbsendiass.org/
Central Bedfordshire Local Offer
Further information can be found on the Central Bedfordshire Council website where the local offer outlines further support and services that are available for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The link is as follows: https://localoffer.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/centralbedfordshire/directory/home.page
SENDIASS
Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and disability Information, Advice and Support Service). Do you have an interest in Special educational needs and disability (SEND)? CB SENDIASS offers free, confidential and impartial advice to support young people with SEND and their families. Families often need us when they are unsure or disagree with decisions being made about their education and SEN support. Contact [email protected] or phone 0300 300 8088 or visit the website https://cbsendiass.org/
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