Special Educational Needs
Our SEND Coordinator is Mrs Chalcraft. She can be contacted on: 01895 234071 or via email on: senco@whitehalljunior.org.
Whitehall Junior School is committed to providing an appropriate and high-quality education to all children attending our school. We believe that all children, including those identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), have a common entitlement to a broad, balanced and accessible academic and social curriculum, enabling them to be fully included in all aspects of school life. We believe that all children should be equally valued in school. We will strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and to develop an environment where all children can achieve their potential and feel safe.
We aim to ensure teaching and learning are responsive and take into account the range of needs within our school. We recognise that pupils learn at different rates and that there are many factors affecting achievement, including ability, emotional state, age and maturity. We are aware of the varied needs of our pupils, for whom maturity and prior learning experiences are crucial factors in terms of readiness to learn. We believe that many pupils, at some time in their school career, may experience difficulties which can affect their learning, and we recognise that these may be long or short-term. Provision for children with SEND is a matter for the whole school and should include developing positive working partnerships with families.
SEND Policies and Reports 2024 - 2025
Brilliant Parents - An update
Unfortunately, the 'Brilliant Parents' parenting courses service has closed. If you would like suggestions for alternatives, please call the school and our Wellbeing Officer, Mrs Simmonds, can share some alternatives.
The Listening Ear Service
This service is a free-to-use support charity for parents / carers who may be experiencing difficulties and / or challenges in supporting their child with additional needs. The Listening Ear offers a place to share anxieties, challenges and concerns in a non-judgemental, safe and confidential manner.
Hillingdon's Local Offer for SEND
Hillingdon's local offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers. It allows families to see what they can expect from a range of local agencies and how to access them.
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/4654/SEND-local-offer
Hillingdon's Care and Support Directory
This local authority directory includes information on health and wellbeing, learning, education and employment opportunities, early years and childcare support, and family hubs and children’s centres. There is also a section for children with SEND and their families, with events and activities, education and training support and health and wellbeing advice.
https://careandsupport.hillingdon.gov.uk/
Football Opportunities
Please see the attached flyers for football opportunities for children with SEND.
Hillingdon Autistic Care & Support - HACS
HACS is a not-for-profit organisation that supports children and families who have autism. They regularly run support and advice sessions.
https://www.hacs.org.uk/training-and-events
Advice for newly diagnosed ASD
Hillingdon has produced some useful information and guidance for families of children who have been given a recent diagnosis of autism. Please do have a read-through if you are looking for information about how to support your autistic child.
Hillingdon SENDIASS
Hillingson SEND Information and Support Services offers free confidential, impartial support and advice for parents, carers, children and young people (up to 25 years) in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
SEND Family Support
Support for families caring for children with SEND are happy to announce they have re-opened face-to-face clubs, workshops and events.
SEND Family Support runs parent support sessions via Zoom twice a month. Please do sign up and join in if you feel you need any advice or support.
Please see the attached posters for all forthcoming Clubs, Workshops & Events. For more information, including how to book, dates, rules & guidance, go to: www.sendfs.co.uk/events/ and click the specific club, workshop or event you're interested in for more specific information.
Only families who have booked in advance and have signed up for SEND Family Support will be able to attend any of our clubs, workshops and events, but it is FREE to do so by going to: www.sendfs.co.uk/sign-up-for-send-family-support/.
For Support Information, email - support@sendfs.co.uk including information on Support Groups
For Events information, email - events@sendfs.co.uk
For Clubs information, email - clubs@sendfs.co.uk
For General information, email - info@sendfs.co.uk
You can also continue to contact us via the website, social media and phone 07752 169849 (WhatsApp available).
Hillingdon Talks, Moves and Plays
If you would like additional information regarding speech & language, physiotherapy or occupational therapy support or referral in Hillingdon, do have a look at the website below which contains useful strategies and support materials for a range of concerns. This includes a guide for parents about the available services and how referrals can be made. An advice line is available on 01895 488200 (Monday - Friday). As well as professionals, parents and carers are able to make their own referral although it is suggested that you contact the advice line initially. If your child's registered GP is located outside of Hillingdon, you will need to contact these services in the same location as your doctor's surgery.
Further reading/links:
Website: Hillingdon Talks, Moves, Plays: Children’s Integrated Therapy Service (CITS) (cnwl.nhs.uk)
Facebook: Hillingdon Children's Integrated Therapy Services - CITS | Facebook
Instagram: Hillingdon talks moves plays
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalksMovesPlays
Email: citsadmin.cnwl@nhs.net
Hillingdon CAMHS
Hillingdon CAMHS (Central North West London; Hillingdon, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) provides mental and emotional health specialist services for children and young people up to 18 years old, their families and carers.
Website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/camhs/our-services/specialist-camhs/hillingdon-camhs
As outlined on the CAMHS website, under 'How to get help and support':
- Young people, families, and carers can call Hillingdon CAMHS for advice on how to get help and support: 01895 256521
- Families, carers and young people can speak to a GP who can make a referral on your behalf.
- Healthcare professionals, school staff, GPs and social workers can also make a referral.
Links to Local Support Materials / Groups
| Hillingdon Autistic care and support (HACS) |
Tel: 020 8606 6780 |
| Centre for ASD and ADHD Advice (based in Eastcote) |
https://adhdandautism.org/ Tel: 020 8429 1552 |
| Parent Carer Forum (PCF) |
https://www.hillingdonpcf.com/ Tel: 07783579678 |
| Hillingdon SEND Information and Support Service (SENDIASS) | |
Useful Web Links |
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www.autism.org.uk – The National Autistic Society website, the main UK charity for supporting people with ASD and their families (contains lots of useful advice and resources) www.attentionautism.com – For more information on Attention Autism and how you can support your child to develop attention and turn-taking skills www.special-needs-kids.co.uk – An information directory for parents and carers www.autismuk.com – Lots of information on ASD www.autismspeaks.org – A comprehensive site with a useful resource library https://www.brilliantparents.org/ - Support and parenting classes for all families https://www.understood.org/ - Advice and support materials for children and families with ADHD |