At Hope Hamilton CE Primary School, we are proud of our inclusive and nurturing approach. We are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive, achieve their full potential and feel valued as part of our school community.

Our SEND Coordinator (SENDCo) is Jennifer Moore. If you would like to discuss your child's needs or find out more about the support available, please contact the school office at office@hop.learnat.uk.

Our inclusive teaching, curriculum and dedicated staff team enable us to support children with a wide range of additional needs. To find out more about how we support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, please download our SEND Information Report. Our SEND Policy can also be found on the Policies page.

The SEND Local Offer provides information about services and support available for children and young people with SEND and their families. Click here for what the Local Offer means: Family Information | What is the Local Offer? (leicester.gov.uk)

Transition

We recognise that periods of transition can be challenging for some children and, therefore take great care to ensure that any move is as smooth and positive as possible.

How we support children with SEND during transitions

We have effective transition arrangements in place throughout every stage of a child's journey with us.

• We work closely with parents and carers to understand each child's individual needs and the support that may be required.
• Children have opportunities to visit their new classroom and meet their new teacher before moving year groups.
• Additional transition visits and personalised support can be arranged where needed.
• We work closely with local secondary schools to ensure information is shared appropriately and support is in place before children move on.
• Where children transfer to another school, we liaise with the receiving setting to ensure a seamless transition and continuation of support.
• For children who may be particularly vulnerable or require additional support, meetings are held between relevant staff to ensure that all needs are understood and planned for.

If you would like to discuss your child's SEND requirements in more detail, please contact the school office at office@hop.learnat.uk to arrange an appointment.

Useful Resources

Below are some additional useful resources:

SEND Local Offer Our Local Offer provides key information and guidance for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It explains the support available both in school and across the local area, helping families understand the services, provision and resources that may be available to them.

The Local Offer includes information on:

• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• The graduated approach to support in schools
• Key SEND terminology and definitions
• Accessing additional support and specialist services
• Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Applying for additional funding and targeted provision
• Health and wellbeing support services
• Support for families and carers
• Preparing for transitions between classes, schools and educational phases
• Local organisations, agencies and community resources that can offer further advice and assistance.
  
  Autism
• Autism Central for Parents and Carers | Autism Central
• Autism Central
• Chat Autism offers support for autistic people and their parents/carers/families or allies living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Start a chat - ChatHealth
• Easy Peasy is an app you can download and has lots of ideas for supporting children in the early years. 'Give your child the best start in life.'
• Understanding Autism-information and resources: Text 07312 277097
  
  Speech Language and communication support:
• Leicester City:  The Balanced System® speech, language and communication pathway
• Ideas & Fun activities to help develop children's listening, attention, speech and language: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/activities/zjh8hbk