SEND

Our SENDCo is Mrs Merrett. If you need to contact her, please do this via senco.cvis@glatrust.org.uk or call 01452 714178.

A fundamental principle of all GLA Trust schools is a passionate belief that all of our children should be able to reach their full potential, regardless of their circumstances, race, gender or ability.

At CVIS we have a team of staff who are committed to support all children and reduce barriers to learning.

At CVIS, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer, and successfully deliver, a full curriculum that is inclusive to all children, irrespective of need. Our school is very proud of the inclusive approach we have towards the children’s education. We encourage parents to discuss their child's progress and needs regularly with class teachers and, when appropriate, our SENDCo, Mrs. Merrett.

Mrs. Merrett works very closely with all of the teaching/ support staff and, as a result, is able to support children with a wide range of academic, physical and social needs. We carefully plan the support and interventions for all groups of children which are regularly reviewed. This may be in the form of classroom-based support or withdrawn support, often in small group or one-to-one sessions using resources from within the school and from the support services within the County.

We maintain very close working relationships with children, staff, parents/carers and other agencies. Indeed, partnership with parents/carer is of the utmost importance. We are proud of our ability to support children with a variety of special needs and have taken steps to ensure that all children are treated equally.

We work closely with other agencies and organisations to ensure that we have the necessary expertise, and in some cases equipment, to manage the specific needs of individual pupils in our care.

The GLA Trust Board regularly review its provision for children with special needs and ensure that staff are well prepared and trained.

Useful Links

Family Information Service

The Family Information Service offer a wide range of information advice, and signposting to support families, children and young people from 0 - 19 years of age (25 for young people with additional needs). This includes information on finding and choosing childcare, such as local day nurseries, playgroups, childminders, children's centres, out of school clubs and holiday play schemes.

SENDIASS Gloucestershire

SENDIASS Gloucestershire provides information, advice and support on matters relating to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The service is offered to parents and carers of children and young people aged between 0 and 25 years old.

SENDIASS provides free, confidential, impartial advice and helps parents play an active and informed role in their child’s education.

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School Nurse Team

School nurses work with children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.

Children and Young People Service (CYPS)

CYPS Gloucestershire provides a comprehensive range of specialist emotional wellbeing and mental health services for all children and young people aged under 18 who are registered with a GP in Gloucestershire.

Parent Support Team

Parents and carers are really important in helping their children to develop and grow up well, and it isn’t always an easy job. Our courses offer support on managing behaviour and input on positive discipline techniques. They aim to build on your strengths as a parent and help you to feel confident in solving problems. By taking part you will be promoting your child’s own self esteem.

Holiday activities and food programme (HAF) Gloucestershire

The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme is funded by the Department of Education for those in reception to year 11 who receive income-related free school meals.

Face Family Advice

Face Family Advice was set up to help parents like you. With the stresses and strains of modern life, our children and young adults have never been under more pressure. We aim to offer advice, tips and support to parents who want to get the best out of their family relationships and need new tools to do that.