At Colebourne, we provide a range of support for children with additional needs. We ensure that we develop a good understanding of the children’s individual needs and put in places provision which will help them thrive.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is a complex area as there are many specific needs that children may have and a range of different support that we offer. Therefore, we have produced are range of information to help parents understand what we can provide for children with additional needs. This information can be found here: Additional Needs Parent Information Area
If you have any questions, please contact our Inclusion Leader, Mrs. Sue Smart on 0121 675 8500 option 1 or email s.smart@colebourne.bham.sch.uk
The Birmingham Local Offer is available on the Local Authority website.
Here you will find help, advice and information about the services available for your child or young person from birth to 25 years with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).
To visit this website, please click here.
Governing Body Role in SEND
The law requires governing boards to use their ‘best endeavors’ (do everything they can) to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the support they need.
Statutory guidance, the SEND code of practice, is clear that boards should appoint a link governor/trustee (or a sub-committee) to lead on the board’s monitoring of support for pupils with SEND. However, the board itself retains collective responsibility.
At Colebourne, the current SEND link Governor is Mrs. Chaudhry. Our SEND link governor work closely with the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) in understanding the needs and provision we have. This important role means acting as the governing board’s SEND specialist and championing the needs of pupils with SEND at board level.
Our role description covers the purpose of the SEND link governor role and duties that include:
- working with the SENCO
- understanding and monitoring effective SEND practice
- supporting the governing board to monitor SEND provision
Page updated: 25th September 2024
