The playground

Parents information

Springfield Bees Pre-School Local Offer

The playground

Local Offer

We identify children with special educational needs by:

  • Discussing children’s development with parents and carers
  • Ongoing observations and assessments
  • Two year progress check and termly progress reports
  • Baseline assessments completed by Key Worker when joining Pre-School
  • Operating a Key Worker system where all concerns can be discussed with a Key Worker, the SENCO and/or manager.

How we support SEND:

  • We are a fully inclusive setting
  • Knowledgable named SENCO
  • Accessible building
  • Visual supports
  • Experience of supporting children with allergies and medical conditions
  • Committed to working in partnership with parents.

How will the curriculum be matched to my child’s needs?

  • Children with special educational needs will have a provision plan put in place, with strategies to support them and improve outcomes
  • The key worker will plan activities to support working towards improved outcomes
  • The provision plan is reviewed regularly with parents, key person and SENCO
  • Additional support from other agencies is accessed where necessary (e.g. speech and language therapist, Specialist Teachers, OT, Paediatrician).

How will I know what my child is learning?

  • Regular review meetings with families and Key Worker
  • Information sharing with parents and other relevant agencies, with parental consent
  • Weekly updates about activities is provided via email and social media
  • We work closely with additional agencies who offer services to support families with children who have SEND.

What support will be given for my child’s overall wellbeing?

  • Staff have Safeguarding and First Aid training
  • Risk assessments are carried out daily
  • Graduated Approach (assess, plan, do, review)
  • A positive approach to supporting behaviour
  • Settling in sessions.

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by Springfield Bees Pre-School?

  • Staff have experience and training with specialist support including S&LT and Autism Awareness
  • We access various services within our setting and make contact with specialists including GP’s, Speech and Language Therapists and Paediatricians. We direct families to the local Child and Family Wellbeing Hub for further advice and support.

How will my child be included in activities outside the classroom including outings?

  • We encourage all parents/carers involvement within the setting
  • A large outside area is accessible to our children (within Perryfields Infant School and The Boswells) to support learning.
  • Risk assessments
  • Forward planning.

How accessible is the pre- school?

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • There are facilities for disabled changing and toilets which can accommodate wheelchairs
  • Signs and Visual aids are displayed to support children and families with SEND and/or EAL

How will the pre-school prepare and support my child when joining or transferring to another school?

  • We have ‘settling in’ sessions.
    We exchange information with other settings that children use to support transitions.
    We liaise with local schools and arrange visits for children and encourage visits from teachers at our setting to discuss children's needs.

How our setting organises our resources to meet the needs of children with SEND

  • We take into account children’s interests in order to provide them with activities and resources which will enhance their learning experiences
  • We apply for funding to enhance children’s development and learning and improve access to activities
  • We use additional funding to adapt our environment to support access to provision for children with additional needs.

How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child will receive?

The Manager and SENCO will work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to determine your child’s needs. The Key Worker will be able to identify any additional support required through observation, assessment and development checks so a provision plan can be put in place. This will be reviewed regularly and discussed with parents.

Who can I contact for further information?

If you would like further information or have any queries regarding your child, please contact the Manager and SENCO, Carla Deluca on 01245 264110