St Gabriel’s is an inclusive educational community in which each child is valued and supported as an individual within our school family. We believe that every child is unique, gifted and special and it is our role to support and inspire them. We believe that children have an equal right to an inclusive education, which enables them to fully develop their personal, social and intellectual potential and to experience success every single day.

We have a commitment to high achievement and we strive to provide all our children with a quality education regardless of their gender, disability, ethnicity, ability or social background. Some children may have additional educational needs and it is our job to identify these and provide the appropriate support needed to ensure they achieve their full potential. Mr. Henney has achieved the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) which is a statutory requirement for all SENCOs. The SEND Team at St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School consists of the following members of staff:

Mr. Henney | Assistant Headteacher & Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator

Mrs. Marsh | Parent Support Advisor & Associate SENCO

If you have any concerns about your child, please discuss these immediately with your child’s class teacher who will then inform the SENCO. You can contact the school office on 01642 315538 and arrange a meeting or phone call at your convenience. Information regarding the curriculum offered in school can be found using our website, while services available both in school and at home can be seen below in the Local Offer section. You can also contact the St Gabriel’s SEND Team by emailing us at [email protected]

At St Gabriel’s, we value the partnership we have with parents and families of children within school. Throughout the year, we regularly run SEND coffee mornings, to allow families to come into school and discuss their child and the support they receive in an informal manner. These are fantastic opportunities to meet us and find out a little more information about the support available by speaking to us and other parents and families.

NPCAT SEND Policy 

At Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust our vision for children with special educational needs and disabilities is the same as for all children – that they fulfil their potential through enjoying, achieving and celebrating their learning by keeping Christ at the centre of all they do, that they have high aspirations and are aware that they are known and valued members of their community. We believe that all children have an equal right to an education which enables them to fully develop their personal, social and intellectual potential and become lifelong learners fulfilling their Christian mission and moral purpose. Within our Trust we have a commitment to high achievement and we strive to provide all our children with a quality education matched appropriately to their particular needs. We see high quality provision as essential and believe that channeling our energies into working closely together as a family of Catholic schools to provide outstanding education will bring high aspirations into reality for all of our pupils.

To view our Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) Special Educational Needs (SEND) Policy, please click here. Other Trust policies can also be viewed by clicking here. Further information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEND) provision at St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School can be found below.

SEND Information Report 

Local Authority SEND Teams and Local Offers

Although St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School is situated within the Redcar & Cleveland Local Authority, we have also provided details for both Middlesbrough and Stockton as the services available may be dependant on your postcode. If you need any assistance with this, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we can guide you to the correct services.

The Local Offer is a comprehensive list of services available to children and their families in school and at home. We recommend that families regularly check this page and the St Gabriel’s SEND Team are always available to help arrange any support service that is needed.

Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority (SEND) | The SEND Assessment Team 0-25 deals with many aspects relating to inclusive education. This particular link applies to children who live within the Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Redcar and Cleveland Local Offer | Redcar and Cleveland Local Offer supports children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged 0–25 and their families. This particular link applies to children who live within the Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Middlesbrough Local Authority (SEND) | The SEND Assessment Team 0-25 deals with many aspects relating to inclusive education. This particular link applies to children who live within the Middlesbrough Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Middlesbrough Local Offer | Middlesbrough’s Local Offer supports children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged 0–25 and their families. This particular link applies to children who live within the Middlesbrough Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Stockton Local Authority (SEND) | The SEND Assessment Team 0-25 deals with many aspects relating to inclusive education. This particular link applies to children who live within the Stockton Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Stockton Local Offer | Stockton’s Local Offer supports children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged 0–25 and their families. This particular link applies to children who live within the Stockton Local Authority catchment area. For more details, please contact the school SENDCO or Child and Family Welfare Lead.

Useful Links

Middlesbrough and Stockton MIND | At our core we’re a team of professionals with lots of different experiences of wellbeing working to support those who are finding life challenging. We know that everyone is different and their experiences of poor mental health are unique, so we’re mindful of listening and understanding your personal story before we start to help you get back on track. Lots of the people here have experience of general health care, social care, voluntary and community sectors, and are able to provide rounded support that’s about so much more than mental health as we know it.

The Daisy Chain Project | Daisy Chain provides a range of support services to autistic children and adults, either with a diagnosis or who are undergoing the diagnostic process, their parents/carers and their siblings.

The Bungalow Partnership | The Bungalow Partnership is a registered charity whose aims are to support children, young people and families across the Tees Valley area. They aim to provide targeted support for children who have emotional, social or behavioural needs and their families.

Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA) | IPSEA offers independent legally based advice, support and training to help get the right education for children and young people with special educational needs.

South Tees Needs Led Neurodevelopmental Pathway | Across South Tees, we have a ‘needs led’ neurodevelopmental pathway as we want to make sure you and your child are supported as much as possible, if you or a professional thinks that your child has a neurodevelopmental need. These are needs which are associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Special Needs Jungle | Special Needs Jungle creates easy to understand resources, articles and information for parents and carers of children with special needs, disabilities and health conditions to better enable them to navigate the special needs system.

SENDIASS

The South Tees SENDIAS Service is provided by Barnardo’s Disability and Inclusion Support Service on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Middlesbrough Borough Council. Children, young people and their families where a child or young person has or may have special educational needs or a disability, are able to access the service for free, impartial and confidential information and advice. You can access the SENDIASS website by clicking here for Redcar and Cleveland or clicking here for Middlesbrough. You are also able to contact Bernado’s directly using the follow contact details:

Kerrie Walker (SENDIASS Officer) [email protected] 07713 787617

Joanne Alton (SENDIASS Officer) [email protected] 07934 602584

Phone: 01642 310806

Email: [email protected]