Special Educational Needs & Our SENDCo
Christ Church is a caring and nurturing school; we strive to cater for the needs of all our children and believe that every child deserves the best possible education.
All teachers are directly responsible for all the pupils in their classes, including those children with SEND, as stated in the SEND Code of Practice (Department for Education and Department of Health, 2015).
At Christ Church, we support children with needs in all four areas of SEND:
- Communication and Interaction
- Cognition and Learning
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health
- Sensory and/or Physical
Mrs Jenny Thornton is our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO). If you have any questions about our SEND provision, please contact her via the school office (0151 677 5152) or by email: jthornton@christchurch-moreton.wirral.sch.uk .
The following websites and resources may also be helpful:
SEND Code of Practice https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
Wirral Local Offer
The Local Authority is required to publish information about services available to children and young people with SEND. Please click on the link below to access this useful resource:
https://www.sendlowirral.co.
Wirral SEND Partnership
Wirral SEND Partnership provides free and confidential information, advice and support to children with SEND and their parents.
https://wired.me.uk/services/wirral-send-partnership
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Wirral CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that works with children and young people with moderate to severe mental health problems. Referrals to CAMHS can be made via this website, by parents or school.
ADHD Foundation
The Resource Hub has lots of useful resources, including podcasts, video clips, advice for parents and lots more!
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
Autism Together
https://www.autismtogether.co.uk/
Wirral 0-19 Team
Wirral 0-19 Team can be contacted on 0151 514 0219. If you wish to speak to a school nurse or health visitor, they can be contacted on this number or a referral can be made via the SENCO at school.
https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/children-young-people/