The best place for a pupil to learn is in the classroom. Not only do pupils get the benefit of a specialist teacher but they also benefit from being around their peers. However, don’t just take our word for it! Recent OFSTED research stated that it is important for a child to have full access to the curriculum for their academic and social development.
The SENDCO’s name is Mrs K Martin and can be contacted at primarypostbox@bloxwichacademy.co.uk
A huge congratulations to the 40 pupils who sat the Mensa test and received their results today. A staggering 8 pupils managed to get accepted into Mensa, with their results being in the top 2% of the population.
This means their IQ is above 148. Many also came close, with 18 students in the top 10% and 13 students in the top 5%.
Special education needs and disabilities (SEND) information for parents can often be hard to find or difficult to access. To help parents and carers we have brought together some useful national information on key topics below.
ADHD NICE Guidance - This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, young people and adults. ( see 'J' for judicial review)
ADHD Strategies and support - Additude
Aphasia -Child Neurology Foundation
Apraxia (Speech sounds) -Speechdisorder.org
Auditory Processing Disorder - Great Ormond Street Hospital
Autism - Information and support. NAS
Autism and education - information from Ambitious about Autism
Autism Act - National Autistic Society
Behavioural difficulties - Beacon House
Bereavement and loss - Advice and information from Winston Wish. (Also see Grief and loss)
Blind - Support and advice from RSBC
Blue Badge Scheme - Information from your local council.
Brain Injury (ABI) Acquired Brain Injury
Cerebral Palsy Support for people affected by Cerebral Palsy
Cerebal Palsy Speech therapy for Cerebral Palsy explained
(SEND) Code of Practice 2014 - Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014
Children and Families Act 2014
Continence - Bowel and bladder issues. Advice from ERIC charity
Coproduction - Advice from Gareth Morewood (also see parental engagement)
Coproduction - What is coproduction? Moving from theory to practice. By G.Morewood
Council Tax Discounts - for disabled people
Deafness - National Deaf Children's Society
Deaf Information - British Deaf Association
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) - advice and information from NAPLIC
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) - Videos to learn more about DLD from This is DLD
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) - What is DLD? RCSLT
Diabetes UK - Charity
Diabetes JDRF - Information and support for Type 1 Diabetes
Disability living allowance (DLA) - Mythbuster for parents and carers. Cerebra
Dyscalculia - Maths difficulties and Dyscalculia. British dyslexia association
Dyscalculia - Advice for parents and schools. Ronit Bird
Dyslexia - General information. Understood.org
Dyspraxia - Dyspraxia Foundation
Dysphagia - RCSLT
EAL and SEND - advice and information from NALDIC
Eating disorders in children under 12 - Information from Hope
Eating disorders - Toolkit for schools
Encephalitis: Advice and information - Eden Dora Trust
Exclusions Advice and Free Representation - School Exclusion Project
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Grief and Loss - Advice and support from Farleigh Hospice (also see bereavement and loss)
Grief and Loss - Young minds
Hearing loss, Hearing Impairment
Hypermobility - Hypermobility Syndromes Association
IPSEA Charity - Ipsea offer free independent information, advice, support and training
Learning difficulties. Learning disabilities
Local Government Ombudsman (LGO)
Local Area SEND inspections, How can parents get involved? - Blog by C.Ryan
Local Offer - SEN help
Mediation advice - SEN help
Medical conditions - Guidance for schools supporting learners with medical conditions
Medical conditions in schools - Working collaboratively to keep children with medical conditions safe in school.
Mental health first aid - Advice, posters, information for schools. MHFA England
Multi Sensory Impairment - Sensory support service
Neurodiversity - advice and information on neurodiversity and co-occurring conditions. Do-IT
Neurodiversity - advice and information on neurodiversity and co-occuring conditions. Genius Within
Occupational Therapy - What is occupational therapy?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder
Physiotherapy - What is Physiotherapy?
Preparing for Adulthood A guide
Sleep tips | Sleep cards | Sleep mythbuster - From Cerebra
Social care in England and Social care in Wales - Cerebra
Social care information, advice and support - Inclusion London has worked with solicitors and specialists such as professor Luke Clements to put together resources to help disabled people and DDPOs understand how the system should work and what the law says.
Social Emotional Mental Health Needs (SEMH) - Toolkit from nasen
Social Emotional Mental Health Needs (SEMH) - Beacon House
Speech and Language Therapy Factsheet - RCSLT
Speech, language and communication needs - Ican helpline
Speech Sound Disorder - Child Mind
Stammering - Stammering.org
Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Communication Trust
Transition support - Downloadable resources available on our homepage
Trauma Advice Information and Resources - Beacon House
Visual Impairment -RSCB
Visual Processing difficulties -Understood.org
Wow! The year 3 residential was a massive success. The children participated in many activities such as axe throwing, ziplining and canoeing. The children were split into small groups accompanied by an adult and listened attentively to the Woodlands instructors throughout their three days away.
It was lovely to see the children in an outdoor environment, enjoying themselves and laughing whilst developing their confidence and resilience. They thoroughly enjoyed sleeping in the same dorm as each other and eating their breakfast, lunch and tea as a group. Many children have pushed themselves out of their comfort zones e.g. by conquering heights when completing the ziplining, entering water (even though many of them can’t swim!) to complete the canoeing or entering the underground tunnel in total darkness.
As staff, it was a delight to witness their new experiences and hear the children expressing their excitement and amazement that they had completed an activity that they never thought they would be able to do.
All our year 3 children have many memories to cherish and should be very proud of their accomplishments, friendships and unforgettable moments that they can keep with them forever.
Today has been brilliant! The whole school have been in jubilant Jubilee spirit all day – the fun has not stopped. With the children decked out in red, white and blue and bunting adorning the corridors, the atmosphere has felt very patriotic as we celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.
The day started with a through school assembly in which every year group performed a popular UK hit from each decade that has passed since the Queen’s reign began. Songs included ‘We are the champions’ by Queen and ‘Reach’ by S Club 7. The School Choir also gave their first performance in front of an audience, belting out ‘Sing’ by Gary Barlow. They cannot wait to perform in front of parents, and we really hope to announce details of when this will be very soon. Children have also been learning The National Anthem over the last few weeks in preparation for today’s events, and sang it together during the assembly; it was incredibly moving and they sang it beautifully.
At around 11am, parents of Nursery children came into school and joined their little ones on the field for a picnic and playtime. We have been so lucky with the weather today; sitting on the blankets, enjoying the fresh air and refreshing drinks. Children from Reception to Year 6 then enjoyed their own slice of al fresco dining as they skipped outside to enjoy a street party style banquet, sitting in rows in the sunshine amongst the bunting, banners and Union Jack flags. As you can see it was a sight to behold and the experience will stay in their memories for years to come. We will look back fondly on this afternoons celebrations.
This afternoon, the party atmosphere has continued back into the classrooms with children taking part in a number of Jubilee inspired activities. Year 3 have been making collages of Queen Elizabeth II, Year 6 have been designing a new royal stamp, and children through Keystage 1 and Early Years have been making their own crowns, fit for our own little kings and queens! Year 5 children have been taking on the role of newspaper journalists, writing reports about Queen Elizabeth II, while Year 4 children have been using red, white and blue icing to decorate cakes in patriotic style. It is fair to say that teachers and children alike have had an incredibly busy, but also extremely fun day.
Virtual Progress Evenings Help
You can access the online parents evening booking system HERE.
Please contact the Academy if you have not received your personalised login details.
Please see below for video tutorials on using the booking system and attending appointments.
Secondary School
Leamore Lane
Bloxwich, Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 7NR
T: 01922 710 257
postbox@bloxwichacademy.co.uk
Secondary SENDCo – Mrs Bensley
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
