Special Educational Needs

Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) is Mrs D Hawley.

At Dean Church of England School we are committed to the provision of high quality education through a broad, well-balanced and stimulating curriculum.  We believe that everyone has unique needs and potential, and has the right to be given time, patience, interest, respect and understanding.  We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all.  We believe parents are our essential and valued partners.  Our SEN policy and information report can be found on our school policies page.

The school has links with partner primary schools to minimise the impact of transition.

The Year 6 teacher meets with representatives from the local high schools to share assessment and progress data, attendance and behaviour information, and information about friendship groups to enable a smooth transition to secondary school.

The SENCO liaises carefully with the SENCOs at the local secondary schools. They are invited to attend the Y6 Annual Reviews so that they can meet the pupil and parents, answers any questions the parents or pupils may have and so that transition work and visits can be arranged.

Cumberland Council

Cumberland Council has also published a ‘Local Offer’ outlining details of what families can expect throughout the Cumberland area from mainstream services across education, health and social care. The 'Local Offer' can be found here: Cumberland Local Offer

Additional Information

SENDAC, the parent carer forum for Cumbria (including Cumberland), offer information advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities : Cumbria SENDAC