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SEND

We ensure that all of our students receive an education that is appropriate to their needs, promotes high standards, and the fulfilment of potential.

We welcome all students from the local community, and want to offer everyone the opportunity to receive an outstanding education.

We are committed to working collaboratively with our school community to ensure that all of our students receive an education that is appropriate to their needs, promotes high standards, and the fulfilment of potential.

In creating an inclusive learning environment, our aim is that every child will:

  • Achieve their best.
  • Become confident individuals living fulfilling lives.
  • Make a successful transition into adulthood, whether into employment, further or higher education or training.

Further information regarding the ways in which we support our students with Special Educational Needs and/ or Disabilities (SEND), as well as useful information and resources on how to support young people with SEND in school and at home, is available below. You will also find a link to to Birmingham City Council’s Local Offer, which provides help, advice and information about the services available for your child.

City Academy falls under the ‘local offer’ supported by Birmingham City Council. For all information on diagnosis, assisted travel, support groups , EHCPs and more please refer to the Local Offer Website:

Birmingham City Council’s Local Offer

If you have any concerns, feedback, or require further support, please complete the MS Concerns Form below. This is automatically shared with the SENDCo (Mr Parkes) and the wider SEND team:

MS Concerns Form

MR PARKES

SENCO
[email protected]
0121 729 7100

Our SEND Policy and SEND Information report are available on the Statutory Information Page

Birmingham City Council Local Offer

  • Our aim is for all children and young people with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND) across Birmingham to get the help they need early, and as easily as possible.
    www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk

 

Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Advice Line

  • Advice and strategies to support parents, carers, schools and other professionals in relation to a child or young person’s communication needs or eating and drinking concerns.
    The child or young person you are calling about must be aged 0-18 years.
    Call: 0121 466 6231
    Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm
    www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/childrens-SLT

Chatter Pack

Jolly Phonics

Spelling Frame

The World of David Walliams

Sensory App House

  • A range of apps are available for students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities
    www.sensoryapphouse.com/

RNIB Bookshare

    • Supports learners with a print disability to access the curriculum.
      Teaching Visually Impaired Students
      A range of downloadable resources to support blind and visually impaired pupils.
      RNIB Bookshare

Drop in sessions to support children and young people up to 25 years old and parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s or young persons wellbeing.

Online mental wellbeing community.

OAK National Academy

BBC Bitesize

Twinkl

  • Parents can sign up and create a free account with lots of resources to print at home.
    www.twinkl.co.uk

White Rose Maths

Help Kidz Learn

  • A collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages.
    www.helpkidzlearn.com/

These sites will support your child with improving their basic vocabulary and are particularly useful if your child cannot access other resources provided by school.

Information is shared with key staff to support effective pre-planning for students identified through transition meetings with primary schools and parents. Where appropriate, additional transition visits are arranged to allow students to meet key staff and become familiar with the school environment.

Mr Parkes (SENDCo) coordinates the transition process for identified SEND students and, where applicable, attends primary review meetings. For any SEND-related transition enquiries, parents should contact Mr Parkes from May onwards.

Parents of Year 5 students with an EHCP should contact Mr Parkes during the first academic term.

Curriculum

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Parents & Carers

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Safeguarding

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