SEND
SEND at St Anne’s Primary School and Nursery
At St Anne’s C of E Primary and Nursery school staff work closely with children, parents and other professionals to develop opportunities for all learners.
Mrs Amy Gripton is the SENDCo/Pastoral Lead. She can be contacted via Class Dojo, the school office or send her an email: agripton@stannesprimary.worcs.sch.uk
Mrs Laura Jellicoe is the SEND Governor and she can be contacted via the school office: office@stannesprimary.worcs.sch.uk
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Neurodivergence
Neurodiversity refers to the variation in the way that all human brains work.
Neurodivergent means that the brain functions, learns and processes information differently. A neurodivergent person is someone whose brain handles information in a way that is not typical of most people. It’s estimated that around 1 in 7 in the UK have some kind of neurodivergence.
The most common types of neurodivergence are:
- Autism
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Dyscalculia
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia or Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD)
Other examples of how the brain processes information differently and therefore are considered to come under the neurodivergence umbrella (though not everyone agrees) are:
- Dysgraphia
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Misophonia
- Executive dysfunction or cognitive functioning difficulties
Some people will have more than one type of neurodivergence, which can often co-occur and overlap.
Below you will find a link to Worcestershire’s Neurodivergence Zone, which contains information about the most common types of neurodiversity.
Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
Worcestershire Speech and Language Therapy’s (SALT) website is full of advice, information and free resources to help you develop your child’s language in the home.
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/our-services/speech-language-therapy/childrens/resources/
Speech and Language Link Parent Portal
Learning Support Team (LST)
The Learning Support Team provides support to settings to meet the needs of pupils who are struggling to access learning and make progress, including those with Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD).
The team is available to help schools and settings enhance their capacity to meet the needs of children and young people with a range of learning needs through specialist advice, interventions, assessment and training.
Educational Psychology Service
The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) provides professional psychological services for children, young people and families in a wide range of educational and community settings.
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
