Garrett Lane, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, M29 7EY

01942883340

enquiries@admin.garretthall.wigan.sch.uk

Garrett Hall Primary School

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Frequently asked questions

I am worried about my child’s progress and think that they may have special needs. What should I do?

If at any time you are concerned about your child’s educational progress you should, in the first instance talk to your child’s class teacher about your concerns. Through a Structured Conversation your child’s class teacher will be able to listen to your concerns and together we will be able to plan the next steps.

There are a number of things that your child’s class teacher will be able to do to support your child within class, working with you and your child to ensure appropriate support is provided. You may also like/need to speak to the school SENCO – Mrs Horsley.

 

What is an IEP?

If we feel that your child would benefit from having targets in addition to the ones they already have in class, we may decide to give them an IEP. This is where additional targets will be set to address particular needs in relation to your child and their additional needs. These will be discussed in review meetings and shared with you.

 

What is a Behaviour Plan?

A Behaviour Plan is a document drawn up between parents and staff where a child has been identified as having a specific behaviour problem. This document identifies the procedures school and parents agree to support a child with their behaviour within school.

 

What is an Education Health Care Plan?

 

An EHC Plan looks at all the needs that a child or young person has within education, health and care. Professionals and the family together consider what outcomes they would like to see for the child or young person. The time taken to produce an EHC Plan is 20 weeks.

This plan identifies what is needed to achieve those outcomes.

 

EHC plans may considers :

  • The resources that are available will be used flexibly to allow families to make some choices about the provision their child/young person receives.
  • A Personal Budget may be available to families to choose how to support the child or young person Parents/carers or the young person can express a preference for a particular school

 

Where can I go to get more information or support? 

Appointments can be made to meet with the School SENCO, Mrs Horsley to discuss specific concerns.

 

 

You can also access Wigan Council’s ‘local offer’ via the link:

 

www.wigan.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer

 

Here you can find a wealth of information and support for parents with children who have addtitional needs.