Auriol Junior School is an inclusive environment for children to thrive in. We are wholly committed to supporting all children to learn effectively and look to celebrate all children’s achievements, regardless of ability or difficulties.
A warm welcome from our school Inclusion Team:
- Ellie Wilson (Inclusion Lead)
- Danielle Benjamin (SENDCo)
- Karima Mould (Governor for SEND)
What are Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?
According to the SEN Code of Practice 2014, a child has a learning difficulty or disability if she or he has significantly greater difficulty learning than peers of the same age or a disability that prevents the child from having access to the curriculum and facilities provided for others in a mainstream setting.
Children may also be considered to have a disability under the Equality Act 2010, which defines a disability as a ‘physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on that person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities.’ The Act defines ‘long term’ as lasting, or at least likely to last twelve months. This can include specified medical conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, asthma and cancer. Children with these conditions may not necessarily be considered to have SEND, unless they require special educational provision to meet the curriculum above the adjustments, aids and services required by the Equality Act.
How would the school identify SEND?
Our teachers are highly trained and vigilant in monitoring and reviewing progress and classroom behaviour for each child. There are four broad areas of need:
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Communication and Interaction
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Cognition and Learning
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health
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Sensory and/or Physical Need
Auriol teachers receive regular training on different SEND conditions and indicators of these. We have a referral system that ensures that class-teachers work with the SENDCo to analyse a child’s needs and we strive to communicate effectively with parents to ensure we build a complete picture of a child’s needs. After this initial assessment, effective support will be identified as part of our Wave 1 provision. Please see below for more information about our stages of provision, in line with the SEN Code of Practice. This will be constantly reviewed and the child monitored, in line with the recommended Assess, Plan, Do, Review system.
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What kind of provision can I expect for my SEND child?
For further information, please see our Provision Offer
How do I know what the admission arrangements are for my SEN child?
Children with and without SEN are allocated places at Auriol in line with our admissions policy. If a child has a statement or an EHCP, then Auriol will offer that child a place unless it would significantly affect the education of themselves or others and no reasonable steps can be taken to prevent this. As with all children, we endeavour to make sure every child feels a part of the school community and welcome here.
For further information about our school facilities, please see our Accessibility Plan and SEN Information Report;Accessibility Plan SEN Information Report
What does a SENDCO do?
The SENDCO at Auriol is a qualified teacher, who has also attained the National Award for Special Educational Needs. The SENDCO has day-to-day responsibility for the operation of SEN policy and coordination of specific provision made to support individual pupils with SEN, including those who have EHC plans.
The SENDCO provides professional guidance to colleagues and will work closely with staff, parents and other agencies to ensure that pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. Responsibilities may include: overseeing the operation of the SEN policy, liaising with teachers and support staff to ensure provision, being a key point of contact for external agencies, advising on a graduated approach to SEN support, meeting with and liaising with parents to ensure effective provision and working with the Head and Governing Body to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010).
Useful Links:
For more information about the different processes that are involved in identifying and assessing children and young people's special educational needs, please see Surrey County Council's SEND Information, Advice and Support website:
You will also find useful links to voluntary and statutory organisations, details of training and information events and regular updates on changes to legislation relating to SEN.
To explore Surrey’s Local Offer website, please visit:
