SEND

SEND at Our School

Special Educational Needs refers to children who require provision which is additional to, or different from, the educational provision made generally for children their age.

Our school aims to:

develop a caring and friendly school environment in which each child and adult is valued and learns to value others.
provide an environment in which children feel secure and happy.
prepare our children to be adaptable and flexible in their learning; with the skills necessary for adulthood in the 21st century.
develop an inclusive school ethos with high expectations and suitable targets for learning for all children.

Each child at Yaxham Primary School accesses a broad, balanced and full curriculum, which caters for individual needs. Each individual is an integral part of the whole school.

Additional Information for Parents

Short Breaks

Short Breaks are activities for children and young people aged 5-17 with disabilities.

Short Breaks come in a range of shapes and sizes. They can be activities that are available to everyone or activities with trained staff and specialist equipment. They can take place in the family home, at a centre or in the community. Short Breaks take place outside of school hours during evenings, weekends, school holidays and sometimes overnight.

What type of activity you might be able to get will depend on your child’s and family’s needs and preferences.

A Short Break should be a positive experience for everyone. It gives children and young people the chance to spend time away from their parents/carers, letting them take part in new activities, make friends, learn new skills, become more independent and have fun. At the same time, parents/carers can have a break.

You may also be offered direct payments which give more options for using your Short Breaks funding.https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/children-and-families/send-local-offer/health-and-social-care/social-care/send-children-social-care/short-breaks