Inclusion and SEND
Our Inclusion Team
I am Helen Nazarko, the SENCO and Leader of the Inclusion Team. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive, nurturing, kind and supportive school. We have a large SEND community which we highly value and feel is such a strength of our school.
We offer a wide range of additional learning support and adapted provision to support all areas of need.
We have a very highly skilled Senior Learning Mentor who leads our Nurture provision and highly experienced LSAs who support with Literacy difficulties and speech and language needs. We also have a very experienced (and super lovely) Inclusion and Family Support Worker in our Inclusion Team who offers support for families.
We are very much supported by the Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS) who support individual children, class teachers and lead whole school training and development.
Building relationships with the children is really at the heart of what we do, we know that we all need to feel connected and supported to achieve our best. We work closely with our families to ensure that we are working as a team to support the children to reach their full potential.
We warmly welcome visitors so please do give us a call to arrange a visit soon. If your child has any additional needs, please let us know so that I can meet with you on your visit.
SEND
Special Educational Needs Coordinator - Ms Helen Nazarko
Contact via school office: Tel 01273 303328, Email admin@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is a nurturing school where difference is celebrated and the wellbeing of all children is central to ensuring that each child reaches their full potential. We are passionate about improving children and families' life chances and this is achieved through our provision, support and inclusive culture.
All children in the school, including those with SEND have access to excellent quality first teaching and learning approaches; a broad and balanced curriculum and opportunities for further enrichment through trips and visits, free clubs and sporting events. We are committed to providing a safe and happy space for all children to feel a sense of belonging so that they can grow and learn.
You can find more information on B&H local offer HERE.
Please see below for our SEND policies:
Useful Links and Support Services:
MIND
Mind in Brighton and Hove works to promote good mental health in our city and across Sussex. It seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community. https://www.mindcharity.co.uk/
Amaze
Amaze are a local charity supporting families with SEND in Brighton and Hove. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience. There is some really helpful guidance here about SEND including the plan-do-review cycle:
https://amazesussex.org.uk/parent-carers/info-advice-parent-carers/education/send-beginners-guide/
And further information here regarding the Education Health and Care Plan application process:
https://amazesussex.org.uk/parent-carers/info-advice-parent-carers/education/ehc-assessments-and-plan/
EHC needs assessments & plans (EHCPs) - Amaze
Early Help
Often when one person in a family has a problem, it will affect other people in the family. Early Help brings together professionals who will work with the whole family to try to make things improve for everyone.
Click here for more information
Carers Centre
Provide services for carers to help them cope with their situation, get the support to which they are entitled, and to participate in the community of our city
http://www.thecarerscentre.org/
Dialogue families plus
YMCA Dialogue has been delivering counselling and therapy to children and young people since 1994.
http://www.ymcadlg.org/health-and-wellbeing/dialogue/
All Sorts Youth Page
Allsorts is a project based in Brighton to support and empower young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. http://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/
