Special Educational Needs
At the Priory Primary School, we pride ourselves on our ability to include all individuals, whatever their needs. Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities are provided with the same opportunities to access the curriculum as their peers and are provided with differentiated support to meet their needs.
SEN Policies
SEN Policy
"We are incredibly proud to announce that we were awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark in recognition of our inclusive approach to education at The Priory Primary School. This award acknowledges the tremendous amount of hard work and the dedication of our staff."
The Priory Primary School works in partnership and is supported by a list of professionals.
Sandwell SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS)
The Sandwell SEND Information, Advice and Support Services offers a free, confidential and impartial service for all parents and carers of children with special educational needs in Sandwell to help them navigate a way through the new SEND legislation.
Sandwell SEND Information and Advice Support Service
SENDIASS
Greets Green Children's Centre
Wattle Road
West Bromwich
B70 9EZ
CAMHS
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provide help and treatment for children, and their families, who are experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties, including mental health problems or disorder.
Complex Communication & Autism Team (CCAT)
A highly experienced team of specialist practitioners who can help schools meet the needs of children with complex communication disorders and autism.
Inclusion Support Early Years
(ISEY)
Supports children 0-5 years who are not yet at school in their early years and who have individual or special educational needs (SEN) / disabilities. The service works in collaboration with other agencies to provide appropriate support packages and early intervention. The team works with children in their own homes, at the Coneygre Early Years and Child Development Centre and in a range of early years’ settings.
Educational Psychologist
Concerned with helping children who are experiencing problems within an educational setting with the aim of enhancing their learning.
Exclusion Team
The exclusion team supports pupils who are at risk of being permanently excluded and support managed moves.
Hearing Impaired (HI) & Visually Impaired (VI) Team
Qualified Teachers of the Deaf, trained in specialist teaching and providing support to deaf pupils and children with hearing loss. Qualified Teachers of Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment, trained in specialist teaching and providing support to pupils with vision impairment.
Learning Team: - A highly experienced team of specialist practitioners who can help schools meet the needs of children with learning difficulties.
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists help people with mental, physical or social disabilities to independently carry out everyday tasks or occupations.
Physiotherapist
A clinical health professional who aims to rehabilitate and improve a person's ability to move and function.
Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Team
Support schools to bring about positive change in the behaviour of children experiencing difficulties with their behaviour, emotional and social development.
Speech & Language Therapist
dentifies children's developmental language and communication difficulties/disorders.