Together, we learn better.

In the SEND Code of Practice (2015) it states that:

‘All teachers are teachers of pupils with special educational needs.’

The University of Birmingham School is an inclusive school that delivers Quality First Teaching by subject staff who have a keen awareness of a range of special educational needs, medical needs and disability. Parents/Carers are a vital part of our inclusive practice and we always seek to work as a cohesive team: young person, parents, staff.

Our subject staff are supported to achieve the aims of the SEND Code of Practice by our Inclusion team:

• Miss K Poulton – Assistant Principal (Inclusion & SENDCO).
• Mr L Beddow – Assistant SENDCO.
• Mr D Hale – Learning Coach (Communication & Interaction).
• Miss E Walker – Learning Coach (SEMH).
• Mr S Mozumder – Learning Coach (Literacy, Numeracy, Speech, & Language).

Any parent or carer with queries can contact the School’s SENDCO, Miss Poulton by emailing her at k.poulton@uobschool.org.uk or calling her via the main School number on 0121 796 5000.

For further information on the following, please visit www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk

• Sources of support, advice and information for children, young people and families including support groups and forums.
• Special educational, health and social care provision for children and young people with SEN or disabilities.
• Arrangements to identify and assess children and young people with SEN, including how an assessment can be requested.
• Other educational provision, for example leisure activities, sports or arts provision.
• Information about provision to assist in preparing children and young people for adulthood including post-16 education and training provision.
• Arrangements for travel to and from schools, post-16 institutions and early years providers.
• Childcare, including suitable provision for disabled children and those with SEND.
• Support available to young people in higher education, particularly the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and the process and timescales for making an application for DSA.
• Arrangements for resolving disagreements and for mediation, and details about making complaints.