At Stanford-le-Hope Primary School, the learning and progress of all children is monitored daily through observation and teacher assessment. This information is collated half-termly and discussed with the Senior Leadership Team and class teachers. It is at this meeting that a need may be identified. Further evidence, observations or assessments may then be carried out and targets appropriately set, and interventions agreed. These targets and concerns will be shared with you at the Termly Learning Conferences (TLC) by your child’s class teacher and discussed with you and your child to ensure effective collaboration and a child-centred approach. 

If a need arises outside of the usual reviewing cycle, the class teacher will ask for you to come in for an initial meeting to share their concerns, the SENCo may be present at these meetings. Targets and next steps will be discussed and agreed upon with you and your child. 

During these early discussions with you and your child about whether there may be a SEN,  we aim to ensure: 

• Everyone develops a good understanding of the pupil’s areas of strength and difficulty  

• We take into account the parents’ concerns  

• Everyone understands the agreed outcomes sought for the child  

• Everyone is clear on what the next steps are  

Notes of these early discussions will be added to your child’s record.  

We formally notify parents when it is decided that a pupil will receive SEN support.