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At Fernhurst Primary, we are committed to providing an inclusive curriculum for all, regardless of need or ability, which will enable all children to flourish. We work hard to address the needs of the whole child, to ensure that our children are healthy, safe, challenged, engaged and supported. Instilling a love of learning in all our children is essential and ensures that they have the building blocks to empower them to become life-long learners.
In order to fulfil this vision we are committed to:
- identifying and assessing pupils with SEND as early and thoroughly as is possible
- ensuring full access and entitlement to high quality education which is broad and balanced
- fully involve children, parents and staff through a graduated approach of ‘assess, plan, do and review’
- Ensuring that all children are fully involved in the life of the school
- Ensuring that all children are involved in decision-making which affects them
As an Academy Trust, we engage in research to ensure that all children make the best progress in all areas of their learning and development. Our relational approach to education enables us to understand and meet the needs of our children. Our ongoing CPD, supported by The University Of Chichester Academy Trust enables our staff to continuously refine teaching and learning strategies and ensure that all classes are accessing evidence based practise. We know that the best quality education is delivered by working in the classroom with a teacher. Therefore, we carefully select any interventions that are delivered outside the class to compliment the quality first teaching in the classroom.
Fernhurst Primary School recognises the entitlement of all children to a broad and balanced curriculum which is fully inclusive. The Governing Body will ensure that appropriate provision is made for all children with SEND.
If you have a complaint regarding the provision of SEND, please follow the school complaints policy.
To discuss something about your child, contact the school office to arrange to speak with your class teacher by emailing office@fernhurst.w-sussex.sch.uk or telephoning 01428 653144 or contact the SENDCo, Ms Elliott at sendco@fernhurst.w-sussex.sch.uk
We have children from Hampshire, Surrey an West Sussex and we work with all three counties.
For information about the local authority’s local offer visit their website:
- West Sussex https://westsussex.local-offer.org/
- Surrey https://www.surreylocaloffer.org.uk/
- Hampshire https://fish.hants.gov.uk/kb5/hampshire/directory/localoffer.page
Below you will find a directory of organisations that provide support and information to parents, carers and young people with special educational needs / disabilities.
Click on each link to further information.
AMAZE provide a range of different information, advice and support services to parents, carers and also direct to children and young people with SEND.
Amaze Sussex: for families with disabled children and young people in Sussex
ASPENS provide care and support to people on the autism spectrum with learning disabilities.
IPSEA are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice
(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice
Max Discount card for families of SEND or looked after children.
NHS Sussex Partnership Information about autism and autistic spectrum conditions.
Autism and autistic spectrum conditions :: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Reaching Families support parents and families of children and young people with SEND in their daily lives, through the delivery of information, training and peer support.
SENDIAS provide impartial information, advice and support to children and young people who have SEND, age 0-25.
West Sussex Autism has support links for those with Autism.