We are an inclusive school which aims to meet the needs of all children.
We work together with parents and carers to ensure we support all of the children in our school. If there is something which you are concerned about, or you don’t understand why we are doing something in a particular way, please come in and discuss it with the class teacher and / or Mrs Cottenden the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator if it is about Special Needs.
We also work closely with the services available in Hertfordshire to enable us to give our children with SEND and their families the best possible support. The services for children and their families can be found through the following link: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/the-hertfordshire-local-offer.aspx
Our individual tracking system ensures that early intervention strategies can be put in place to help children with particular needs. Please see below our SEND provision map to support children.
Mrs Cottenden, the SENCO can be contacted on 01763 848304 or email J.Cottenden@reed.herts.sch.uk
Support for Parents:
Hertfordshire County Council offer free parenting programmes, many of which address specific concerns identified by parents. www.hertsdirect.org/parentingsupport
ADD-vance www.add-vance.org offer coaching support to families with children being assessed for or diagnosed with ADHD. This can be useful to work through issues in the home and school environments.
SPACE http://www.spaceherts.org.uk a support group for parent/carers of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related conditions.
Angels http://www.angelssupportgroup.org.uk/ A parent led support group for parents and carers of children with ADHD/ASD
ADDISS www.addiss.co.uk is the National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. Their website offers resources for carers, young people and teachers.
Families in Focus offer free and specific training for parents of children with additional needs.
YoungMinds offers a free confidential online and telephone support service for parents/ carers worried about their child’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Tel: 0808 802 5544 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-4pm)
Email: parents@youngminds.org.uk
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk/for_parents/parent_helpline
Family Lives is a national family support charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. They offer telephone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.