11. How are the early years setting’s resources allocated and matched to children’s special educational needs? As an independent setting, funding may not be available through Local Authority routes. The school provides support wherever possible through existing staff and the in-house Special Needs team. The school purchases additional Special Needs support and advice through an annual agreement with LIST. 12. How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child will receive? A decision for level of support will be made in by the EYFS Manager/SENCo in conjunction with the Head of Junior Department in response to observations, assessments and reports. Parents will be involved in discussions and decisions at every level. 13. How are parents involved in the early years setting? How can I be involved? We encourage parents to support our work at home by: Helping with activities as appropriate e.g. reading. Supporting children to achieve their targets on an IEP. Supporting our ‘Golden Rules’ out of school. Having open discussions regarding progress. 14. Who can I contact for further information? Head of Longridge Towers School – Tim Manning Head of Junior Department/Junior SENCo – Sarah Maddock Early Years Manager/ EYFS SENCo – Sandra Bullen
11. How are the early years setting’s resources allocated and matched to children’s special educational needs? As an independent setting, funding may not be available through Local Authority routes. The school provides support wherever possible through existing staff and the in-house Special Needs team. The school purchases additional Special Needs support and advice through an annual agreement with LIST. 12. How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child will receive? A decision for level of support will be made in by the EYFS Manager/SENCo in conjunction with the Head of Junior Department in response to observations, assessments and reports. Parents will be involved in discussions and decisions at every level. 13. How are parents involved in the early years setting? How can I be involved? We encourage parents to support our work at home by: Helping with activities as appropriate e.g. reading. Supporting children to achieve their targets on an IEP. Supporting our ‘Golden Rules’ out of school. Having open discussions regarding progress. 14. Who can I contact for further information? Head of Longridge Towers School – Tim Manning Head of Junior Department/Junior SENCo – Sarah Maddock Early Years Manager/ EYFS SENCo – Sandra Bullen