Bosley St Mary’s CE Primary SchoolSEND - Useful Contacts, Articles and Links
Please find below a list of useful contacts, articles and websites for supporting children with SEND. Bosley School is not responsible for the content of any external links.
Cheshire East Agencies and Helplines
- Cheshire East Information, Advice and Support: 0300 123 5166 http://www.ceias.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx
- Cheshire East Carers Hub (for all carers, including young carers): https://livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.uk/Services/4387
- Cheshire East Short Breaks Team: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/local-offer-for-children-withsen-and-disabilities/care/short_breaks_services.aspx
- Education Psychology Service - drop in sessions for parents and one-minute guides: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/local-offer-for-children-with-sen-and-disabilities/education/supporting-send-in-education/educational_psychology_service.aspx
- Cheshire East Autism Team (CEAT) - help and advice for parents and carers with children who are on the autistic spectrum and/or have related condistions (e.g. anxiety): https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/local-offer-for-children-with-sen-and-disabilities/education/supporting-send-in-education/pupils-with-asc/autism.aspx
National Agencies and Helplines
- ADHD Foundation: https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
- Contact – families with disabled children: www.contact.org.uk
- Dyspraxia Foundation: https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/
- National SEN Helpline (through Contact): 0808 808 3555
- Disability Rights UK: https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/
- NSPCC Parenting Advice and Support: http://giveittime.gov.wales/?lang=en
Mental Health Advice Line: 01244 397644
Out of hours telephone service, available to all young people(0-18), as well as Parents, Carers or adults who work with children, where there is a concern about their child’s mental health.
The line is operational Monday – Friday 5-10pm, Weekends and Bank Holidays 12-8pm.
Policy and Guidance Documents
- Send Code of Practice (from Page 91): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploa ds/attachment_data/file/398815/SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf
- Cheshire East Local Offer: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/local-offer-for-children-withsen-and-disabilities/local-offer-for-children-with-sen-and-disabilities.aspx
- Cheshire East SEND Toolkit: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/local-offer-for-children-withsen-and-disabilities/education/supporting-send-in-education/sendtoolkit.aspx
- Department for Education Guidance on Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/755135/Mental_health_and_behaviour_in_schools__.pdf
Useful Articles
- Golden Rules for Supporting Autism in the Classroom (Times Educatioal Supplement): https://www.tes.com/news/three-golden-rules-supporting-autistic-pupils