Question 1

Who is the best to talk to about my child’s difficulties with learning / special educational needs?

Accepted Answer

Your first port of call would be to discuss any concerns that you have with your childs key worker. 
 
The Keyworker is responsible for:
Planning activities and assessing your child’s progress
They ensure that any additional resources, support or adaptations to the curriculum enable all children to be included in the learning
 
If you have any further questions or concerns you can also look to speak with our SEN Co-ordinator who is responsible for the implemementation of our SEN Policies or the Nursery Group Manager Sue Cawthorne.
 
The SENco for each Nursery is listed below:-
 
Bridges Nursery:- Madeline Richardson and Lauren Cousins
Heaton Nursery:- Lorraine Barrett
Grange road Nursery:- Hannah Wilson
Lonsdale Nursery:- Hannah Wilson
The New Mulberry Bush Nursery:- Katie Renwick

Question 2

How can I let the nursery know I am concerned about my child’s progress in school?

Accepted Answer

We will always look to make our selves availble to discuss any concerns that you have regarding your child. When dropping off your child this is an opportunity for a brief  conversation with your child’s key worker about day to day concerns
 
Alternatively, you can make an appointment to speak to your child’s key worker or SENCo

Question 3

How are the keyworkers in nurseryhelped to work with children with an SEN and what training do they have?

Accepted Answer

The SENCo’s role is to support the Key Worker in planning for children with SEN
 
We look to provide additional training and support in response to children’s needs, for all staff to improve the teaching and learning of children including those with SEN

Question 4

What if my child has medical needs?

Accepted Answer

If a child has a medical need then a detailed care plan is compiled in consultation with parents/carers.
 
Plans are discussed with all staff and receive appropriate training on an annual basis
 
Where necessary and in agreement with parents/ carers medicines are administered in but only where signed Medication consent form is in place to ensure the safety of both child and staff member
 
Risk assessments are completed to support children with complex medical needs
 
All our staff are first aid trained and hace completed the Millies Mark Award accredited training

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SEN Care

Windmill House, St Cuthbert's Rd, Gateshead NE8 2EL 01914773233
contactus@bridgesnursery.co.uk

SEN Care

Windmill House, St Cuthbert's Rd, Gateshead NE8 2EL 01914773233 contactus@bridgesnursery.co.uk

Windmill House, St Cuthbert's Rd, Gateshead NE8 2EL 01914773233
contactus@bridgesnursery.co.uk