SENDCo at Newsome Junior Academy
At Newsome Junior Academy we are committed to providing an inclusive, caring education that serves the needs of our community. We care about the children in our charge and want them to reach their potential regardless of needs. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables all children to succeed and enables them to make positive contributions to society. To contact the SENDCo please email office@newsomejuniors.co.uk with the subject FAO SENDCO.
Our SENDco
Hello, my name is Miss Vickerman, and I am the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) at Newsome Junior Academy.
My role is to ensure that children with additional needs receive the right support to enable them to achieve, belong and thrive. I work closely with pupils, families, teachers, support staff and a range of external professionals to identify needs, plan appropriate support and monitor the progress children make. Building positive relationships with parents and carers is a key part of my role, and I believe that working in partnership helps us achieve the best possible outcomes for every child.
I oversee the provision for pupils with SEND across the school, ensuring that support is carefully planned, regularly reviewed and tailored to meet individual needs. For some children, additional support may be short term to help them overcome barriers to learning, while others may require ongoing support because of their learning, communication, physical, social, emotional or medical needs.
I also work closely with local nurseries, infant schools and secondary schools to ensure smooth transitions into and beyond Newsome Junior Academy, helping children and families feel confident and well supported at each stage of their educational journey.
Below you will find answers to some of our frequently asked questions about SEND at Newsome Junior Academy. If you would like any further information or wish to discuss your child’s needs, please contact the school office and I will be happy to get in touch.
If you have any concerns about your child’s learning, development or wellbeing, please speak to your child’s class teacher in the first instance. Your child’s teacher knows them well and can discuss your concerns, share observations and explain the support already in place. If further support is needed, the class teacher will work alongside the SENDCO to identify the most appropriate next steps. We believe that early identification and close partnership with families are key to ensuring children receive the support they need.
Children’s needs are identified through a range of information, including teacher observations, regular assessments, discussions with parents and carers, pupil voice and information from previous schools or early years settings. Where appropriate, we may also seek advice from external professionals. We carefully monitor every child’s progress to ensure that support is put in place as early as possible.
All children receive high-quality, adaptive teaching within the classroom. Where additional support is needed, this may include targeted interventions, adapted resources, additional adult support, assistive technology or personalised strategies to help remove barriers to learning. Support is regularly reviewed to ensure it is having a positive impact and meeting each child’s individual needs.
We believe that parents and carers are partners in their child’s education. You will have regular opportunities to discuss your child’s progress through parents’ evenings, review meetings and ongoing communication with school staff. If your child receives additional SEND support, we will work with you to review progress, celebrate achievements and agree the next steps together.