Question 1

What are Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes called SEN, this means that a child has needs that are different from, or additional to, the majority of children of their age, and that they need extra help at school to achieve their full potential. This could be for a number of reasons and we will support these needs in a variety of ways.

Question 2

What is a Disability?

Accepted Answer

Under the Equality Act 2010 a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. At Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon we aim to consider the individual needs of each child and work together to provide the correct support. This could be for a short period, or for longer. Not all children with SEN are disabled, and not all disabled children have SEN. At Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon, we follow the guidance in the SEND Code of Practice (2014), to help us make sure we do all we can to meet the needs of our pupils.

SEND Information Report Special Educational Needs and Disability Offer 2023-24

Special Educational Needs Policy >>(https://avanti.org.uk/governance/)
Equality Policy >> (https://avanti.org.uk/governance/)
Accessibility Plan >> (https://avanti.org.uk/governance/)

Question 3

How does the school know if my child needs extra help and what should I do if I think my child may have SEND?

Accepted Answer

Initially contact the class teacher to discuss any concerns

• The school assesses pupil’s needs using:

▫ Assessment Data

▫ Transition information

▫ Parental Input

▫ Teacher observations

Question 4

How will the staff at Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon support my child?

Accepted Answer

• Class teacher
 • Scaffolded high quality teaching in lessons (Wave 1)
 • Targeted support in class (Wave 2)
 • Small group intervention work involving specialised lessons from Teaching Assistants (Wave 3)

Question 5

How will I know how my child is doing?

Accepted Answer

• Tracking and reporting data from termly PIPs
• Parents’ meetings and consultations
• Regular contact with class teacher or SEND team
• Annual Review for pupils with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan

Question 6

How will the learning and development provision be matched to my child’s needs?

Accepted Answer

• Regular assessment
 • Planning and scaffolding by subject teachers and leaders
 • Pastoral mentoring
 • Monitoring of progress

Question 7

What support will there be for my child’s overall well-being?

Accepted Answer

• Class teacher
 • PHSE programme
 • Positive relationships with parents, college and students
 • Mentoring
 • Wider outcomes: extracurricular activities
 • Yoga
 • Meditation

Question 8

What training have the staff at Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon been given or are receiving in order to support children with SEND?

Accepted Answer

• As all teachers are teachers of SEND, they will have access to appropriate and regular training
 • Avanti Institute CPD including SEND input

Question 9

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon?

Accepted Answer

• See Croydon Local Offer for services available to all primary schools
 • Avanti Trust SEND support

Question 10

How will you help me to support my child in their learning? How will I be involved in the discussion?

Accepted Answer

• Parental Consultation
 • Contact with SEND team, where appropriate

Question 11

How will my child be included in activities outside the classroom, including school trips?

Accepted Answer

• Appropriate provision and reasonable adjustments will be made where necessary
 • Medical support in place where necessary

Question 12

How accessible is the school environment?

Accepted Answer

• All Croydon schools comply with Equality Act 2010
 • Accessibility Plan available on request

Question 13

Who can I contact for further information?

Accepted Answer

Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon

Telephone: 020 8353 4253
Email: kapscroydon@avanti.org.uk

SEND Coordinator: Francesca Botley

Gov UK Code of Practice - Click Here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25)
Gov SEND Guide for Parents - Click Here  (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers)

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