Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
At Belmont, we believe that all of our children have an equal right of access to a broad and balanced curriculum which enables them to achieve educational success and reach their full potential. We use our best endeavours to meet each child's needs and make reasonable adjustments in order for them and their families to fully participate in the life of the School.
All teaching staff are involved in the learning and development of pupils with SEND. Please speak to your child's class teacher if you have any questions or concerns about your child's learning, special educational needs or disability. Phase Leaders are also available if further support is needed.
The school's Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENCO) is Mrs Jenny Nicholas. Mrs Sarah Boyadjian is Deputy Head and Designated Mental Health Lead.
All staff can be contacted by emailing:
messages@belmont.hounslow.sch.uk
SEND
We seek to identify and assess any 'special educational needs' promptly, in consultation with parents. Children may receive support individually, in small groups or through resources and equipment made available in class. Progress is monitored regularly.
The four broad areas of need are...
- Communication and Interaction
- Cognition and Learning
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
- Sensory and Physical Needs
Useful Resources & Websites
SENDIASS
The Hounslow Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) provides a service for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the borough.
Parental Support for Anxiety and/or Behaviour Difficulties
If you would like support for your child presenting with mild to moderate anxiety or behavioural difficulties, please speak to Mrs Nicholas (SENCO). We can refer to Hounslow's Mental Health Support Team (MHST). This is a service that works with parents - to support parents in helping their child.
Urgent Mental Health Support for all (NHS)
NHS Urgent Support for Mental Health
CAMHS
CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental health service. This service provides mental health assessment and treatment for children and young people aged 0 to 18, and support for their families in Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Hounslow. CAMHS includes a neurodevelopmental team that can diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders.
Policies
School SEND information report
The London Borough of Hounslow’s Local Offer, sets out information about the local authority’s provision for children with special educational needs and disability.