The Local Offer

 

The Local Offer provides information for children and young people (from birth to 25 years) with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place.

View the South Tyneside’s Local Offer

 

SEND Information Report

 

At Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School our ethos is embedded through the Gospel values and our belief that every child matters. The fundamental aim of our school and the very reason for our existence is to enable each child to be all that they can be – to embrace and fulfil their unique potential following the example provided to us by Jesus Christ. We strive to ensure that all children have a fair and equal opportunity to be the best they can be. We are an inclusive school who cater our education to meet every child’s needs in a nurturing environment. Our SEND Policy can be found here.

SEND Information Report 2023-2024

 

SENDco

Miss A Rutherford

email: arutherford@sspeterpaul.co.uk

Telephone: 0191 455 2862

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Designated Safeguarding Lead         –     Maria Butt (Headteacher)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Jenny Parker (Deputy Headteacher)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Stacey Hulley (Pupil Well Being LEad)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Ashleigh Rutherford (SENDC0)

 

Helping your child with Special Needs

Below are links to some useful websites that may assist you in helping your child who has a special educational need. (By clicking on the icon you will be taken to the relevant website)

The National Autistic Society are the leading UK charity for people on the autism spectrum (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. They provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.

Dyslexia affects approximately 10% of the population. The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) aim to help those living with this hidden difficulty. The BDA aim to provide support and advice to those living with dyslexia.

Dyspraxia, a form of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination, in children and adults. While DCD is often regarded as an umbrella term to cover motor coordination difficulties, dyspraxia refers to those people who have additional problems planning, organising and carrying out movements in the right order in everyday situations. Dyspraxia can also affect articulation and speech, perception and thought.’
(Dyspraxia Foundation 2013)  

There are many learning difficulties and disabilities that our children live with. Mencap provides support and advice a wide range of disabilities and learning difficulties.

 

Autism Support