Special Educational Needs
SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Dear Parents and Carers,
My name is Claire Jones I am the SENDCo at Pilton Infants. The main responsibility of the SENDCo is to take the lead on implementing the best practice in meeting the needs of pupils with a range of SEND across school, taking into account current initiatives and/or research. This includes monitoring the progress of pupils with SEND and supporting our teaching staff in maintaining a high standard of quality first provision for our children. The four key areas of my role are:
- The IDENTIFICATION of children with special educational needs in the school
- TRACKING and MONITORING the progress of children with SEND
- Ensuring there is HIGH QUALITY TEACHING AND INTERVENTION for children with SEND
- Developing the SEND PROVISION in the school further
However, if you have any concerns, please feel free to drop me an email, sendco@piltoninfants.school and I will arrange a phone call or meeting. I can offer you advice or refer you to the right professionals who can help you further. I recognise that as parents you know your children best, and I welcome any information you can provide me with that can help your child in school.
I work in Infants on Mondays and Thursdays. You can contact me through the school office on these days.
Welcome to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) page for Pilton Infants School. My name is Charlotte Barber, and I am proud to be part of the team as the Assistant SENDCo, working alongside our SENDCo, Claire Jones.
At Pilton Infants School, we are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can flourish. In my role as Assistant SENDCo, I work closely with Claire to identify children's individual needs, implement tailored support plans, and coordinate additional learning resources. Together, we collaborate with teachers, support staff, and external specialists to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance they need to reach their full potential.
We strongly believe that a child's educational journey is most successful when school and home work together in partnership. Whether you are seeking advice, have questions about your child's progress, or want to learn more about the provision available at our school, the SENDCo team are always here to support you and your family.
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Policies and Information
Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans - Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)
As required in the SEND Code of Practice (2015), Devon has an independent support body
for parents and their website address is: https://www.devonias.org.uk
Devon Local Offer
Devon County Council is committed to ensuring that all children and young people have a good start in life. Some children and young people have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and these differing needs mean varied levels of support may be required at different times. In Devon, we believe that children and young people with SEND should have the expectation to be part of their local community and to be included and educated alongside their peers. We aim to provide a range of support and opportunities to enable this to happen and these can be described as the ‘local offer’. This sets out what you can expect to be available to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities aged 0-25 along with Devon’s approach and underlying principles.
The Devon Local Offer can be found here: www.devon.gov.uk/send
PRACTITIONER & FAMILY EVENTS
Please see below some fantastic workshops that you may want to attend or be interested in.
Understanding Autism and Related Needs
Thursday, September 17 • 12 PM - 2 PM
Valuable insights into autism, including an overview of the challenges individuals may face & practical strategies for managing behaviours.
Join us for a relaxed, down‑to‑earth session that opens up what autism really looks like in day‑to‑day life. We’ll chat about common challenges, how autistic traits can show up differently in males and females, and simple, practical ways to support things like demand avoidance and sensory overload. We’ll also explore executive functioning — what it is, why it matters, and how difficulties in this area can shape someone’s experience. Expect plenty of real‑world examples, helpful ideas, and those “ah‑ha” moments that make everything click.
ADHD
Monday, September 14 • 12 PM - 2 PM
Understand ADHD and discover practical ways to support attention, learning, emotions and behaviour at home, school and beyond.
This session will help you understand ADHD and how to support children and young people. We will explore what ADHD is, how it can affect attention, learning, emotions and behaviour, and how it can look different from one person to another. The session will look at different ways of thinking about ADHD, including medical, social and neurodiversity perspectives, and how these can shape the support children receive. We will also share the experiences of children and young people with ADHD, along with practical ideas that can help at home, in school and in the wider community.
Parent Carer Health and Wellbeing
Tuesday, October 6 • 10 AM - 12 PM
Learn practical, realistic ways to prioritise your wellbeing and make positive changes as a parent carer.
In this workshop, we will explore why prioritising your own health is essential and discuss the unique challenges that can get in the way as a parent carer. You will leave the session with practical, realistic ideas for making positive, manageable changes to support your daily wellbeing.