AskaSendCo

AskaSendCo

Special Needs Co-Ordinator in London, Surrey and West Sussex

September – Home visits for our Early Years
This month, teachers and teaching assistants go to the homes of the incoming Early Years pupils, as part of the transition process. Many children will already have been seen in Nursery last July. A recent visit to a home this week brought home to me, once again, the reality of what "Disadvantaged" means. It is […]
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Summer Term for SENDCOs
This summer term will be very busy for SENDCOs as Y6 children transition to secondary school, and Nurseries contact schools with information about the children due to start in the September term. Transition is key for children with SEND. It is best practice for SENDCOs at both schools to connect, to discuss the needs of […]
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Emotionally Based School Avoidance – EBSA
Anxiety about coming to school is a growing phenomenon .  Read more in my article – https://senmagazine.co.uk/wellbeing/21084/school-anxiety/  
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Does My Child Need an EHCP?
I am often asked this question. Often parents are told that their child needs an EHCP by a friend, or an outside agency supporting the family. The reality is, that very few children actually need an EHCP in order to get the support they require in school. The SEND Code of Practice outlines what provision […]
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Overdue EHCPs
It is distressing for parents to find that their child’s EHCP is not ready within the 20 weeks required by law. It seems that many authorities in the UK are unable to deliver these within the time frame required. Some authorities have created a plan of action, openly acknowledging the difficulty they are having in […]
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The Power of Nature
I have always believed that our mental health, and that of our children, is closely connected to our surroundings. Nature is vital for us all. Sadly, we can’t all have gardens,  but we can still have contact with the natural environment.  The beneficial effect of being outside: walking, playing, noting the change of seasons, smelling […]
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