SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disability

At Homer we are committed to providing every child with an equal opportunity to achieve in all areas of school life. Our SEND policy sets out how we follow the SEND code of practice. Our local offer is a means of providing information to parents and carers about how we support children with additional and or special educational needs. As parents and carers, you are fully involved at every stage of meeting your child's needs, should you wish to discuss your child’s needs please contact the school’s SENCOs Mrs Young and Miss Noon via the school office.

SEND Policy February 2021

Homer First School & Nursery Local Offer & Information Report Feb 2021

Special Arrangements for SEND - Covid-19 September 2020

RBWM Inclusion Charter

If you are a parent or carer, we hope you will find the web links below useful.

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead SEND Local Offer Provides information on local services and support available for families including children and young people aged 0 - 25 years with special educational needs or disabilities.

Children's Mental Health Week is taking place on 1st to 7th February 2021. This year's theme is Express Yourself. Click here for information.

Berkshire Healthcare Support and advice for parents.

The Autism Group Local support group offering support for families.

Parenting Special Children Provide specialist support for Berkshire Families who have Children and Young People with Special Needs.

National Autistic Society Parents can contact the National Autistic Society for support.

Berkshire Autism Local support group offering support for families.

Parents and Carers in Partnership for Windsor and Maidenhead PaCiP PaCiP is an independent group of parents and carers, all of whom have children and young people (0-25) with some kind of special educational need or disability and live in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

GEMS Autism and ADHD Support Service East Berkshire GEMS is for children, young people and adults who are diagnosed with, or who may have, autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Early Years SEND Information about specific support for young children with SEND in Early Years.

SEND code of practice Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25

Covid-19 Support

Covid-19 and Your Wellbeing Coping guides for children, young people and families.

National Autistic Society Support page for Coronavirus, it includes resources, tips and a social story written by Carol Gray.

Parenting Special Children Parenting Special Children have social stories on line and sleep tips as well as support advice for adults and children/young people.

Everybody Worries by Jon Burgerman In this bright and friendly picture book, children learn that it’s okay to worry about coronavirus.

Home Learning Links

BBC Parents' Toolkit SEND SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) resources, activities and support to help you and your family during lockdown.

Oak National Academy For students with additional needs, Oak National offer a range of specialist subjects.

For information on our pastoral care at Homer, please visit our pastoral care page.

Pastoral Care