SEND
Supporting our SEND Students
The Ormiston Rivers Academy SENDCo is Mrs R Reynolds, and the Assistant SENDCo is Mrs A Coyle
Please email [email protected] in the first instance if you have any SEND questions or queries.
The goal of the SEND department here at ORA is to ensure that all students have equality of access to their learning regardless of the position they start in. The provision we put in place is to enable that access to be fully inclusive for all students, and to place them in a position where they can achieve the very highest they are able to both academically and socially.
Please see below for our SEND Contacts and Responsibilities, and our SEND Information Report. The SEND Information Report will give you a detailed insight into our provision.
For further information to take a look at www.essexlocaloffer.org.uk
Completion of External Agency Paperwork
Due to the increased demand for external agency paperwork, we have reviewed our administrative procedure for processing the forms.
The request for paperwork from medical professionals for Autism Spectrum Condition and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder exploration is completed by collecting information from teaching and pastoral staff. This considers the feedback from class teachers, safeguarding information, classroom and social time observations from the SEND team, along with the students’ academic performance. This process will be completed within 4 weeks, but this is not inclusive of school holidays.
Please be aware, we only complete forms based on the evidence we see in school and therefore, we are unable to amend forms to represent what is seen at home. The forms will be sent directly to the medical professionals, who will decide the next steps for your child.
It is important to bear in mind, the exploration of Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can take up to two years to conclude. The Academy cannot diagnose or have an influence over waiting times.
Referrals for Autism Spectrum Condition / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Explorational Agency Paperwork
The Academy is aware that some parents and guardians have been advised that school must start the referral process for Autism Spectrum Condition and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder exploration. The current NHS guidelines for Essex states that: your child’s school, their GP or a health professional can submit a referral via the MyCareBridge online system. A school referral can only be made where there is sufficient evidence, and a history of difficulties seen in the educational setting. In cases where there is insufficient school evidence, a medical professional should decide how best to proceed. We appreciate that this is sometimes difficult for parents and guardians, but self-referral to CAMHs for a behavioural assessment in this case is possible.
