Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
"Brighter futures built with Ambition, Courage and Respect; filled with Love, Hope and Faith"
Communication and Interaction
| Specific Types of SEN within this area | Diagnosis/ Treatment Route |
|---|---|
| Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) |
Discussion with school/ GP Referral from GP/ School Nurse to paediatrician |
| Speech, language and communication needs | Parent to request support from school who will refer to the Speech and Language team |
Our Offer - if your child is having speech and language therapy sessions
| Once given a report from Speech Therapy, we can work regularly with your child to support them. | Your child might be put on the SEN register if they meet the matrix of need criteria. We can still work with your child even if they are not on the SEN register to support any Speech Therapy. |
| If on the SEN register, an IEP may be used to help teachers support children within lessons. | We will take advice from external agencies |
| We will work to maintain the well-being of your child. |
Our Offer - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
| The Heart Room offers places for children from any year group if they are having difficulties learning in class. | If your child has difficulties within school with learning and routines, they may be added to the SEN register. |
| Access to the pastoral team for social and emotional interventions. | Playtime support |
| IEP for children on the SEN register with targeted interventions bespoke to your child. These are reviewed termly with parents and the child. | A referral to the GP or CAMHS may be made to support the class teacher with strategies. |