We are providing this information to explain how we put our SEND policy into practice at Walton on the Naze primary school.  We are providing information on how we identify, assess and plan for children with a Special Educational Need and/or a Disability with reference to The Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2014.

You can download and view our report by clicking the button below.

Essex Local Offer

Essex County Council provides details of it’s Local Offer to parents and carers of children with SEND on its website: http://www.essexlocaloffer.org.uk/ 

Further information is widely available on the internet, from your GP surgery, your health provider and Essex Library Services.

Useful websites:  

Contact a Family: https://contact.org.uk/

Parent partnership service: www.essex.gov.uk/parentpartnership

Snap Directory: https://www.snapcharity.org/

SEND Guide for Parents and Carers: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers

A parents guide to services in North East Essex:  https://www.themazegroup.co.uk/for-parents/

Tendring mental health support: www.tmhs.co.uk   07980554649

Tendring families first: www.tendringfamiliesfirst.org

SEND Guide for Parents and Carers: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers   

Essex Parent Partnership Service – supporting parents and carers of children and young people with SEND parentpartnership@essex.gov.uk  01245 433293

Essex Educational Psychology Service – a helpline for parents and young people available during term time  01245 433293

 This helpline is here to give advice, support and signposting. It is a confidential, private, and safe service for parents and carers. No referral is needed - just a pre-booked appointment.

The booking is designed to provide an easier and more convenient experience:

• • Available on alternating Mondays and Tuesdays
  • 1pm to 5pm

Families in Focus – providing practical and confidential support whilst empowering families to make the best use of services familiesinfocus@btconnect.com www.familiesinfocusessex.org.uk  01245 353575

Autism Anglia – a charity that is dedicated to promoting the welfare, education and care of children and adults with autism, whilst also supporting the many families affected by autism. info@autism-anglia.org.uk  03001233122

FACE – Families Acting for Change Essex info@face-essex.org  01245 608231

IS Essex - Independent support and advice for families. Provides trained independent supporters to work with parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. www.isessex.org  info@isessex.org  01245 608300