

What is Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Click here to view our SEND information report
A pupil has SEN if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for them.
They have a learning difficulty or disability if they have a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of others the same age, or a disability which prevents or hinders them from making use of facilities of a kind generally provided for others of the same age in mainstream schools.
Special educational provision is educational or training provision that is additional to, or different from, that made generally for other children of the same age.
All key school policies, including the accessibility policy, can be found on the policies page.
Click here to view the SEN Code of Practice. This provides details of our duty to SEND children at our school.
If you have any questions regarding our school provision or any general SEN queries, please contact our SENDCO, Mrs Sarah Griffiths (senco@chappel.essex.sch.uk) or phone the school (01787 222296).
Click here to see the Essex Local Offer
What is the Essex Local Offer?
Local authorities set out a local offer of all services available to support children who are disabled or who have SEN and their families. This easy-to-understand information for parents and young people will set out what is normally available to help children with lower-level SEN, as well as the options available to support families who need additional help to care for their child.
What is the SEND Information Report?
Our SEND Information Report gives you a summary of our policy and practice in meeting the needs of our pupils with SEND.
National Autistic Society – They provide information, support and services for autistic people and their families (020 7833 2299).
Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) – This society provides support for children with a visual impairment and their families. There is a free Family Support service that can provide emotional support and advice regarding a range of benefits and grants. For older children the Society can offer music groups, Health and well-being clubs, as well as social and peer groups (0203 1980225).
Essex SEND – Information, Advice and Support Service
Autism Anglia is an independent charity that provides care and support to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia.
Children’s Speech & Language Therapy