Special Education Needs
SEN Policy & Annual Report
Click here to download the SEN Policy
Click her to view the Annual Report
Click here to download our SEND referral form
Overviews for each area of SEND
Click here for Social, Emotional Needs
Click here for Speech Language and Communication
Click here for Dyslexia
Click here for Sensory needs
Click here for The Hive
Information video for each area of SEND
SEND Annual Report
Click here to download the Annual report
The following link provides parents and young people a central place to explore the SEND provision within our borough.
Meet the Team
SEND Meet The Team!
As the Head of SEND Joanne Farquhar operationally oversees the Learning Support Team at Weaverham High School. Our dedicated team of 19 staff members provide and deliver excellent support to all our students.
As a Team Manager, Joanne Farquhar oversees all aspects regarding our Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) students. Liaises with the SEND Governor and the Trusts SEND Lead and is an active member within the Local SENCO Networks. With over 24 years’ teaching experience, Joanne proudly continues to be a lifelong learner, with a passion to drive quality and equity.
As the assistant SENDCO Rebecca Measures oversees transition from KS2 to KS3 she works across Cheshire West to provide bespoke transition plans for our year 6 into 7 cohort building relationships with some of our more vulnerable students. Rebecca is often the first port of call for advice on referrals with established links from Autism Services to Vision Support providing up to date, relevant guidance.
Learning Support Assistants (LSA’S)
Our Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) work alongside teachers in the classroom.
All LSAs are experienced, hold relevant qualifications and have a specific professional interest in one or more specific learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
Katie Christie-Katie works across the school and supports KS4 Photography. She is a trained mental-health first aider and works with the pastoral team in year 7
Nicola Colquitt- Nicola works across the school supporting students at KS4 Science and Art she also runs form time SALT sessions, Art for well-being and Lego friendship groups.
Katy Mc Gregor-Katie works across the school and supports KS4 English. She works with the pastoral team in year 7 to ensure our new cohort are well supported.
Rachel Hall- Rachel works within the English department at KS3 and KS4 she supports the team with interventions at form time for year 11 students. The “Total Recall” intervention works with bespoke groups of students in the school day.
Deb Johanson- Deb works within the Geography department at KS3 and KS4 she supports the team with interventions at form time for year 9 students. Deb is completing her ELSA training. She works with Mark Tonge with Wilderness Therapy.
Rachel Kruithof- Rachel works within the History department at KS3 and KS4 and Music at KS4 for our students with EHCPs. Rachel will begin her ELSA training in the next academic year.
Odie Lai- Odie works within the Science and Maths department at KS3 and KS4 she supports the team with interventions at form time for year 10 and 11 students.
Becky Lancaster- Becky works within the IT department at KS3 and KS4. Rebecca is ELSA and LEXONIK trained and helps students who need phonics intervention and ELSA sessions.
Jess Lightfoot- Jess works within the Business department at KS4 and The Hive to support KS3 and 4. Jess is LEXONIK trained and helps students who need phonics intervention.
Patricia Perez Martin- Pat works within the MFL department at KS3 and KS4 she supports the team with interventions at form time for year 10 and 11 students. Pat helps the year 9 pastoral team.
Emma Rowlands-Emma works within the English department at KS3 and KS4 she supports the team with interventions at form time for year 11 students. Emma is also ELSA trained.
Naomi Ryan- Naomi works within the Maths department at KS3 and KS4. Naomi is our ASC key worker and runs our social skills groups for students who require support to develop relationships. Naomi also develops the enrichment opportunities for the department to enhance students’ cultural capital
Suzanne Sharpes- Suzanne works within the English department at KS3 and KS4 she supports the team with interventions. Suzanne is also LEXONIK trained and helps students who need phonics intervention.
Mark Tonge-Mark is the academic and emotional support coordinator for our students who require some time in the internal alternative provision called The Hive. This bespoke provision is used primarily for students with EHCPs but also to support the pastoral team in achieving the best possible outcome for our students. Mark and Deb Johanson take groups for Wilderness therapy during the spring and summer terms
Alison Woodward- Alison works within the Art and DT department at KS3 and KS4 she supports the team with interventions for students. Alison also runs IDL an intervention to support our Dyslexic students.
Julie Yardley-Julie works alongside SEND and departments to ensure all students have accurate and timely access arrangements for exams. Julie coordinates the transferring of these documents to post-16 providers ensuring that their “usual way of working” continues.
Other Advice and Information
CWAC Information, Advice and Support Service Overview
Cheshire Autism Practicial Support – ChAPS
autism-at-home-booklet.201518985.pdf
TES-The-Big-A-Me-Myself-_-Autism.201518985.pdf
Understanding-autism-pdf-leaflet-March-2019.201518985.pdf
10-Tips-Autism-Puberty-Adolescence.pdf
HP010367_girls_and_puberty_booklet.pdf
Organisation at Home – Sheets.docx
Activities & Resources – Resources for Autism
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Activities & Resources – Resources for Autism Activities & Resources We’ve collected a list of activities and resources that may be helpful to you at home. Academic & school-related SEN home learning advice The school run Busy Toddler website, learn and sensory activities Autism Little Learners website Think you know website Timetables and Routines Today’s Bingo for Routines Weekly Calendar Example and Template Timetable Visuals Time … |
Children and Young People Speech and Language Therapy Service :: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (mcht.nhs.uk)https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services-ccicp/cyp-speech-and-language-therapy-service
Managing worries and anxious feelings
CWAC Guidance for Sleep Support
Preparing for Adulthood Pathway – Padlet | Live Well Cheshire West
Suicide Prevention Charity | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): –Exam Stress information and support for young men aged 15 to 35 suffering from depression.
Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people | Childline
Childline : ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can contact ChildLine about anything – no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can contact ChildLine.
Every Mind Matters-NHS: Find your little big thing for your mental health. There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
Parenting and Family Support | Family Lives
Family Lives: Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling. The issues we support families with include family breakdown, challenging relationships and behaviour, debt, and emotional and mental wellbeing.
Home – HappyMaps: help and resources for children’s mental health
Happy Maps: Happy Maps was created to save parents time and effort by providing a single platform to quickly find the help they need for their child.
We’re Mind, the mental health charity | Mind
Mind: We’re Mind. We understand mental health and wellbeing. We’re here for you if you’re finding things hard. We help everyone understand mental health problems, so no one has to feel alone.
MindMate – Emotional wellbeing and mental health
Mind Mate: Based in Leeds this charity has some useful resources to improve mental health.
No Panic’s Youth Hub – NoPanic
No Panic: No Panic is a registered charity that helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.
Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide
Papyrus: Support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress – particularly teenagers and young adults. .
Mental Health Support – For UK University Students | Student Minds
Student Minds: Student Minds is the Uk’s student mental health charity. We empower students with the knowledge, confidence and skills to look after their own mental health and support others. This is for our older students and has some useful resources such as information about dealing with exams.
Self-Help – The Students Against Depression
Students Against Depression: Students Against Depression provides you with the resources you need to find a way forward from stress, low mood, depression or suicidal thinking. .
The Mix: Life’s tough, we know that. We’ll connect you to experts and your peers who’ll give you the support and tools you need to take on any challenge you’re facing – for everything from homelessness to finding a job, from money to mental health, from break-ups to drugs.
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
Young Minds: National charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people, their parents information service provides information and advice for any adult with concerns about a child or young person.
Support for Parents
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice): https://www.ipsea.org.uk/
are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. We also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and we influence policy at both a local and national level.
ChAPS: Become a member https://www.cheshireautism.org/copy-of-becoming-a-member
Tailored to the unique needs of neurodiverse children, adults, and their family members https://www.cheshireautism.org/services/counsellingandwellbeingservices
Carer’s assessment: https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/support-for-carers/having-a-carers-assessment
To access support from the local offer (Cheshire West and Chester) including Short Breaks (For more information visit https://www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk//Services/375
information pack on sensory processing “Ready to learn” can be found on the Cheshire West and Chester Live well website
https://cwc-live.occsites.co.uk/Documents/Download/105/OT-Pack-Ready-to-Learn
ADHD Information
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Want to know more about ADHD? Here are some ADHD resources for support and information for parents, carers, teachers and young people affected by ADHD. adhdkids.org.uk |
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We have substancial communities on Facebook and virtual support groups. Links and information here. adhduk.co.uk |
Stories-That-Never-Stand-Still-ADHD.201518985.pdf
ADHD_FOUND_Takeda_ParentBooklet_May22_2.pdf
Young-Persons-Guide_from-ADHD-foundation-FINAL.201518985.pdf
Dyslexia Information
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1. Improve Eye Control One of the first areas to consider when supporting a child with dyslexia is their visual processing, particularly how their eyes work together when reading. To read fluently, children need to focus both eyes on the same letter and smoothly track across a line of text. Some individuals with dyslexia have difficulties with eye convergence and visual tracking. Instead of … dyslexiagold.co.uk |
Education – Learn Dyslexia – Made By Dyslexia
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Education – Learn Dyslexia – Made By Dyslexia Made By Dyslexia has created free training with Microsoft Learn. Take an hour to learn how to empower Dyslexic Learners with our latest training: Empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Then take a deeper dive with our 3 courses below. |
How can I support my child? – British Dyslexia Association
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How can I support my child? – British Dyslexia Association The British Dyslexia Association is the voice for the 10% of the population that are dyslexic |
Supporting Your Dyslexic Child at Home: Practical Tips for Parents | Dyslexia UK
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Supporting Your Dyslexic Child at Home: Practical Tips for Parents | Dyslexia UK Parenting a dyslexic child can feel challenging, but the right support at home can make all the difference. With understanding and tailored strategies, we can help children overcome obstacles, build confidence, and thrive. From creating a nurturing environment to using practical tools and resources, parents play a key role in unlocking their child’s potential. Understanding […] |
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