The following are the main contacts for Special Educational Needs and Disability at Seaview Primary School:
- Mrs. Lexi Wilkinson – Head Teacher
- Mr. Paul Gingell – Deputy Headteacher & Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
- Mrs. Stephanie Doran – Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
It is the SENCO’s job to:
- Oversee the day-to-day implementation of the school’s SEN policy
- Liaise with the relevant Designated Teacher where a looked after pupil has SEN
- Advise teachers on using a graduated approach to providing SEN support
- Advise on the deployment of the school’s delegated budget and other resources to meet the pupil’s needs effectively
- Liaise with parents or carers of pupils with SEN
- Liaise with and be a key point of contact for external agencies
- Ensure that the school keeps the records of all SEN pupils up to date
- Work with the head teacher and school governors to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements for children with SEN
You can make an appointment with the SENCo to discuss your child’s SEN needs by phoning the school on 0191 581 3974 or sending an email to: p3520.admin@durhamlearning.net
Independent Support or Advice
If you would like any independent support or advice about any aspect of your child’s Special Educational Needs, please contact SENDIASS.
Telephone: 0191 5873541
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.