SEND Information
At Kings Hill School we pride ourselves on being an inclusive environment; welcoming children with a range of needs and disabilities. We strive to ensure our classrooms cater for all need types through outstanding teaching and informed methods that enable all children to succeed academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
In order to ensure our everyday classroom practice is as inclusive as possible we welcome suggestions and recommendations from outside agencies, with whom we work closely. These include Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Teacher, Physiotherapists and Paediatricians. We believe a collaborative multi-agency approach is best to support children and always liaise with parents and pupils (where appropriate) to ensure the voice of all stakeholders is heard. At Kings Hill School we believe everyone plays a part in a child’s development and work tirelessly alongside parents, children and other agencies to make sure we do everything we can to remove barriers to learning and enable every child to reach their full potential.
SEND Policy
Information for Parents and Carers Booklet
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Mrs Andrews is our school SENDCO and was awarded the National SEN Accreditation in 2022. She is able to recommend ways of helping support your child in school and at home.
Mrs Andrews has worked as a class teacher in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and has a wealth of experience in supporting pupils with additional needs. She is on hand to support children with more complex needs or to support onward referral to outside agencies, such as Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or Paediatrics. She is also able to support and advise parents with regards to Education and Health Care Plans and High Needs Funding.
L.Andrews@kings-hill.kent.sch.uk
Mrs Crowe is our SEN Assistant and is based in Early Years. Mrs Crowe aids transition into our school by supporting parents and pupils in the nursery and Reception.
Mrs Crowe also assists Mrs Andrews with children in KS1 and KS2 and specialises in supporting children with Speech and Language Difficulties.
C.Crowe@kings-hill.kent.sch.uk
Inclusive School Award with Flagship Status
Over the last three years, Kings Hill School has been recognised as a 'Centre of Excellence' by the Inclusion Quality Mark. Only 200 schools across the country have been given the 'Centre of Excellence' title and we were incredibly proud and honoured to be recognised in this way.
In July 2023, Kings Hill School was re-assessed for the 'Centre of Excellence'. Staff, Pupils, Parents and governors all took part in the assessment to celebrate the inclusive ethos of our school. Ofsted defines an educationally inclusive school as one in which the teaching and learning; achievements, attitudes and well-being of every young person matter, which puts it at the forefront of everything we do and is echoed through our values and motto.
As a result of the whole school assessment, we have not only been awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark, but we have also been recognised as a 'Flagship School'. This award is only given in exceptional circumstances with only around 100 schools in the UK having achieved this status. It recognises unique schools who have held IQM Centre of Excellence status for at least 3 years; and those who have played a strong leadership role in developing inclusion best practice across a network of schools. Flagship schools are also committed to extending their networks further and publishing classroom-based research on an annual basis.
Our thanks go to all staff, governors and parents who supported the school throughout the two day assessment. Our pupils were, as always, a credit to the school and we are delighted that our inclusive practice has achieved such a high accolade.
How we support our pupils with SEND
Mainstream Core Standards:
Kings Hill School adheres to the Mainstream Core Standards to ensure that we provide provision and support for children with SEND taking into account each child's individual needs.
Parent's Guide to Mainstream Core Standards
Kings Hill School's Offer:
Please click on each of the four areas of need below to see the support and provision we are able to provide for our pupils.
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Advice & Support
EP Advice Line:
If you would like advice and guidance to support your child's well-being, the Kent Educational Psychology Service are offering parents and carers a free 30-minute phone/video consultation with an Educational Psychologist. Some of the topics or areas that you may wish to discuss include: social and emotional issues, concerns about learning, family relationships, concerns about behaviour and daily routines including sleep.
Parent/Carer Consultation Line
Information, Advice and Support Kent (IASK):
IASK support families of children and young people (0 to 25 years) with SEND. They hope to empower children, young people and their parents to make informed choices about their education, outcomes and help to communicate views and opinions confidently.
Click here to find out more.
Kent PACT:
Kent Parents and Carers Together (PACT) is a forum for parents and carers of children with SEND with the aim to make sure services provided by education, health and care meet the standard and need for children with SEND and thier families. Kent PACT is about empowering parents and carers and giving them the chance to have their voices heard.
Click here to find out more.
SEND Information Hub:
The 'Local Offer' provide information and support services available to families in their local area.
Click here to find out more about Kent's 'Local Offer'.
The Pod:
If you would like advice about Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy, please visit The Pod. This website provides lots of helpful workshops, links to other useful sites and information. Further information can be found in the PDF below.
The Pod
Training Opportunities:
If you have a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), you may need extra guidance and support. You can learn more about your child's needs and the larger world of SEND by taking a training course.
Click here to find out more.
