At Woodbury Salterton C of E Primary we accept that all children are individuals and that for various reasons many children may need support at some time in school, whether for a few months or for their whole time at school. We aim to identify every child’s needs as they arise and provide teaching and learning that will enable all individuals to succeed and be happy in school. Where necessary we work with a range of professionals such as Speech & Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists to ensure we are matching our provision to the needs of the child. Support may be given in school by both a teacher and a teaching assistant and it is very important that we work with you, the family too. We strive to ensure that no child is invisible and is fully included in all we do.

In the first instance it is always best to speak to the class teacher if you have a concern.

Our named special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo) is Alyssa Lee. Please ask at the office should you wish to make an appointment to meet with her. All our staff support our inclusive ethos and regularly attend training.

 

The SENDCo can be contacted about existing matters related to SEND at Alyssa.Lee@thelink.academy

For details about our school's admission arrangements, including those for children with special educational needs, please see our Admissions policy which can be viewed under the About Us at the top.

Read our SEND report for 2024-25 on our key documents page to find out more about what we offer SEND children at Woodbury Salterton.

Devon Local Offer - a directory of local services and support for families, along with details on support that schools can offer.

These are some websites that you may find useful:

Home - Devon Information Advice and Support

Friends and Families of Special Children gives a wealth of information for parents and local events and support groups

National Autistic Society

NASEN - national organisation for SEN, including publications

Family Lives - advice and support with a helpline, useful for behaviour issues

Young Minds - advice relating to emotional and mental health, also has a parent helpline

Special Needs Jungle - advice for and from parents of SEND children

Nip in the Bud - information and advice on mental health disorders

 

 

Kooth - an online mental wellbeing community

 

This is a link to a very nice Anxiety home toolkit that parents can use to help their child if they are struggling with anxiety 

We are very lucky to be supported by Link Academy's Inclusion Hub. This offers the school the support of a lead SENCo who can support and advise. It also facilitates and supports referrals to external agencies or applications for EHCPs. They also run a SEMH provision that we can refer children to. 

Follow the link below for more information