SEND and Inclusion
Our SENCO is Miss Becki Culkin and can be contacted on
or by telephone on 01772 727053
Our SEN Governor is Mrs Lindsay Bevan
If you feel your child has a special educational need or disability, please don't hesitate to contact us. We aim to ensure children with a Special Educational Need or disability are well supported within our school to enable them to thrive and succeed.
SEND Policies
Our Local Offer
Further Information and Support
Lancashire Local Offer
Equality
Break Time
SEND Policies
Cottam Primary School SEND Policy
Cottam Primary School SEND Information Report
Our Local Offer
Cottam Primary School Local Offer
Further Information and Support
HappyMaps
Find the best support, advice and information on young people's mental health, all in one place From preschool to young adults. For Parents, Young People and Professionals
Designated Clinical Officers (LCC)
Designated Clinical Officers (DCO) support NHS services to make sure they are meeting the needs of children and young people (aged 0-25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Information relating to Dyslexia
Supporting children with hearing impairment
Lancashire Local Offer
Equality
We aim to provide the highest possible education for all children at Cottam Primary School.
The ethos of our school clearly reflects our commitment to fully including, respecting and supporting all members of our school community whatever their cultural background, belief, gender, race or disability.
We therefore:
do our best to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect;
make sure the school is a safe, secure and stimulating place for everyone;
recognise that people have different needs, and we understand that treating people equally does not always involve treating them all exactly the same;
recognise that for some pupils extra support is needed to help them to achieve and be successful;
do our best to make sure that people from different groups are consulted and involved in our decisions, for example through talking with pupils and parents and carers, and through our School Council.
there are clear procedures for dealing with prejudice-related bullying and incidents
To ensure access for pupils or parents with disabilities, the school has taken steps to improve access to all areas in line with Cottam Primary School equality, accessibility and SEND policies.
Break Time
Break Time provides fun group activities for children and young people aged 4-18 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), while their parents and carers have a short break from their caring role.
In order to access the service, parents and carers must register their child annually.
More information on the service, including the eligibility criteria and the registration form (when it opens), can be found at Break Time short break activities
There are a variety of short breaks on offer across Lancashire, some can be accessed directly, and others will require a Social Worker assessment. Short Breaks during the day, evening, overnights, and at weekends. These breaks may happen within:
Our short breaks include:
Weekend activity cubs
After school clubs and school holiday clubs
Overnight stays (in the home of an approved carer or in a residential unit/ Short Breaks setting)
Short Breaks support families because they help children and young people to:
take part in fun and enriching activities
develop their confidence
spend time with friends and make new ones
take part in activities in a safe and supported environment
achieve personal goals and learn new skills
get active and stay healthy
Short Breaks support you as parents and carers to:
feel better able to manage caring responsibilities/improve your emotional wellbeing
provide time to spend with your other children
give you the opportunity to complete other tasks you may not otherwise have time to or just to RECHARGE
have trust that your child is safe and being well supported by suitably trained staff
help you to achieve personal goals and learn new skills
allow the opportunity for you to meet other families that share similar experiences,
create opportunities for your child to enjoy new experiences and friendships
Lancashire Short Break Statement