SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Bishop Parker School, we strive to meet the needs of all children within our school. All staff are aware of SEND within the school and receive high quality information and training. We aim to quickly identify children who are making limited progress and provide targeted interventions and support to meet their needs. We are a fully inclusive school and work alongside the Local Authority, health professionals and community organisations to find the most appropriate and effective support for children within our care.
The following documents and links will give you more information in relation to SEND and how school and home can support children. If you have any concerns about your child, please speak to their class teacher in the first instance. We can then arrange to meet at a mutually convenient time.
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
SENCo - Mrs Jane Shone
Telephone: 01908 372129
Email: senco@bishopparker.co.uk
MILTON KEYNES LOCAL OFFER
The Milton Keynes Local Offer sets out all of the services and support available to families and schools with children who have SEND:
ADDITIONAL PROVISION
From September 2023 we will launch an additional provision for children who need support with their emotional regulation, speech and language as well as academic progress. See document below for further information.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
If your child is displaying traits of ADHD or they have a diagnosis, you may find the website below helpful:
AUTISM
If your child is displaying traits of autism spectrum disorder or they have a diagnosis, you may find the websites below helpful:
CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services)
For children who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour or well-being:
CARERS MK
Carers MK supports unpaid carers and young carers in Milton Keynes aged 8 – 98+
DRAWING & TALKING THERAPY
Drawing & Talking Therapy is used for some children as and when it is deemed appropriate. Parental consent will always be sought beforehand.
DYSLEXIA
If your child is displaying traits of dyslexia or they have a diagnosis, you may find the website below helpful:
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Please see the website below for ideas to support your child with the development of their fine motor skills:
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) are an early intervention service who work in partnership with local schools to offer a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Milton Keynes Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Team support children and young people (CYP) who have significant difficulties with everyday functional skills due to a physical, motor or sensory-based need that impacts on their independence and ability to participate in everyday activities.
PACA MK
PACA is an independent forum for parent carers of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs who live in the city of Milton Keynes.
SENDIAS
MK Special Educational Needs and Disability Service (SENDIAS) is a statutory service offering confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with additional needs and their parents/carers.
SENSORY TEAM
The Sensory Team supports children with hearing, vision and multi-sensory impairments.
CLICKER 8
The school has a subscription for Clicker 8, a software to support children with reading and writing. If your child requires home access, please contact Mrs Atherton.
See the Clicker website for further information:
Please visit the websites below to help your child to develop their typing skills
SPEECH & LANGUAGE
Milton Keynes Early Years Speech and Language Therapy Team works with pre-school-age children with speech and language difficulties in addition to feeding and swallowing difficulties.
If your child is aged 5 or below and you are worried about their speech or understanding, you can make a referral via the following website: