Our values
What's important to us
Putting children and young people at the centre, we work in partnership to secure good outcomes and a positive future for children and young people with SEN and/or disability (SEND).
Our aim is that children and young people make good progress, achieve well and enjoy learning, family and community life.
What we do:
- ensure that the views, wishes, perspectives and experiences of the children and young people are fully reflected in their provision
- support, advise and empower staff in schools and settings to understand the needs of children and young people with SEND
- provide family-focused support from point of referral following identification of need
- provide assessment, training and advice in relation to the child/young person’s SEND
- support children and young people to develop a positive understanding of their own SEND
- work closely with other professionals as part of multi-agency teams
- support transitions
- incorporate evidence-based practice in our work
- provide direct teaching as appropriate
- provide specialist equipment as appropriate
- provide for children and young people with particular needs in a number of specialist Resource Bases attached to mainstream schools
SENSS Teams
SENSS is made up of the following specialist teams: