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Access the Local Offer
From September 2014, each local authority in England has to publish a Local Offer for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have a special educational need or disability.
Parents of a SEND Child
If you are parenting a child with Special Educational Needs or a disability and would like some further help and support, please click on the links below where you will find further guidance and resources that you may find useful.
St Thomas is committed to ensuring that all children are treated equally, regardless of their background, needs and abilities. We promote an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected. We work closely with families and the wider community to create a culture of fairness, celebrating diversity and encouraging kindness, understanding, and mutual respect among all students. Our school motto of ‘let your light shine’ applies to all pupils and we thrive to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential.
All parents are welcome and encouraged to come into school and speak to their child’s class teacher to share their concerns and worries. The class teacher will explain the provision already in place for their child and may suggest some small steps, action to address any concerns. If a parent or the class teacher need further advice or are concerned that the child may need further support, an appointment will be made with the Special Needs Coordinator, Mrs Welsh.
Parents will be informed of their child’s progress in the autumn and spring term at Parents Evenings. A written report will be sent home at the end of the summer term.
Further meetings will be held with parents to discuss any additional Special Needs support, assessments, outside agencies interventions or to review outcomes. Where a child has an Education, Health and Care Plan, an annual review will be carried out, annual with all outside agencies involved.
Our pastoral officer (Mrs Powell) provides support for students’ well-being, personal development, and behaviour. Their role focuses on helping students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn by addressing any barriers that may affect their education, such as emotional, social, or behavioural issues.
Key responsibilities typically include:
- Supporting children’s mental health and emotional needs
- Monitoring attendance and punctuality
- Helping manage behaviour and resolving conflicts
- Working with families to support children at home and in school
- Liaising with external agencies (e.g., social services, counselling)
- Providing a trusted adult figure for children to talk to
Overall, our pastoral officer helps create a positive school environment where all children can thrive personally and academically.
Our pastoral officer may work with your child on a 1:1 basis outside, or in the classroom. They may also be supported in small group interventions. This will then be reviewed with the class teacher and parents termly.
- Woodbridge SEND Service
- Sensory Support
- BSCIP
- Aspire
- Bright Leaders
- Educational Psychologist
- Speech and language Therapy
- Community Paediatrician
- School Nurse
- Health Visitor
- Occupational Therapist
- Child and Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
- Targeted Youth Service
- Bolton parent Partnership Service
- Triple P Parenting Group
Please contact our Special Needs Coordinator, Mrs Welsh. Tel: 01204 333193 or email: office@st-thomas-halliwell.bolton.sch.uk.
Our Local Authority designated SENCO Officer is:
Stacey Oldfield
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Assessment Service (SENDAS)
Tel: 01204 338982