Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) information is held in the documents in the sidebar and in the Inclusion Policy which you can find on the 'Inclusion & Pastoral Care' option on the menu.
At Hayfield Cross Church of England School, we are a fully inclusive school and all of our staff are committed to providing the best education possible for every pupil. We believe all children and young people are entitled to an education that enables them to make progress so that they make a successful transition into adulthood, whether into employment, further or higher education or training (SEN Code of Practice, p.81).
Our vision is for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, to achieve their full potential by:
- effectively identifying and assessing needs of all children
- setting targets to accelerate progress or effectively support a child with their needs
- monitoring and reviewing learning and progress
- liaising with parents and carers
- listening and respecting the views of the child
- working in partnership with a range of specialists (where necessary), for example: education psychology and speech and language.
We are able to cater for children with a range of special needs and disabilities:
- Communication and Interaction - for example Autism Spectrum Conditions, Speech and Language difficulties
- Cognition and Learning for example - Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Moderate learning difficulties
- Social, Emotional and Mental Difficulties for example - ADHD, Attachment disorder, Mental illness or depression
- Sensory and/or physical needs for example - Vision/hearing impairment, Motor skill difficulties
- Looked after children with SEN.
Staff are provided with targeted training opportunities to ensure that they are able to support the needs of all pupils.
For more information please see the SEND Information Report option on the download menu on the right.
Our SENDCO is Ms Stolz, who can be contacted by email at
Our Inclusion Link Governor, incorporating SEND, is Mrs Lindsey Atkins.
Local Offer for Northamptonshire
The Local Offer website can help you find more information about support and services available for children and young people with a special educational need or a disability in North Northamptonshire (and some that are in our neighbouring counties). If you can't find what you are looking for please get in touch and we will be happy to help.
SEND Support Service
There is a helpful website available for parents: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/specialist-send-support-services.
Please see below for details of the course for parents & carers being delivered by North Northamptonshire Council:
Anger and Emotions
Monday 18 September and Monday 25 September - Understand how social communication difficulties affect anger
Type of course
Virtual.
Length of course
2 sessions lasting 90 minutes, over 2 weeks.
What the course will include
Learn how social communication difficulties affect anger.
It will cover how to:
- evaluate behaviours
- teach relaxation techniques
- teach your child to understand what anger is and other different emotions
- communicate emotions
It will also look at creating individualised plans, specific to your child’s needs.
Book the Anger and Emotions workshop
Anxiety
Tuesday 21 November and Tuesday 28 November - Support with anxiety in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Type of course
Virtual.
Length of course
2 sessions lasting 90 minutes, over 2 weeks.
What the course will include
Support with anxiety in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The course aims to improve your confidence in recognising and managing your child’s anxiety.
We will help you to:
- make an action plan
- look at different strategies appropriate for your child
We will look at ways that you can introduce these at home.
Food Challenges and Strategies
Understand the difficulties surrounding food and ASD
Type of course
Virtual or face-to-face workshop.
Length of course
2 sessions lasting 90 minutes, over 2 weeks.
What the course will include
The workshop aims to help you:
- understand more about difficulties surrounding food and ASD
- explore strategies and visual resources to support overcoming food and eating difficulties
- create bespoke resources to support positive change
Puberty
Tuesday 12 December - Support with discussing matters relating to puberty
Type of course
Individual face to face consultation appointments in Kettering, select your time slot via the different tickets available , this appointment is for parents only.
What the course will include
Puberty and adolescence can be challenging times for young people and for those who care for them. In this session, we will share specific strategies to support challenges related to puberty.
Topics covered include:
- physical changes
- personal care
- examples of visual supports to aid understanding
Please note the content is not suitable for children or young people.
Sensory
Wednesday 8 November and Wednesday 15 November - Gain a basic understanding of sensory processing
Type of course
Virtual
Length of course
Two 90-minute sessions.
What the course will include
The workshop is designed to help you:
- gain a basic understanding of sensory processing
- consider how sensory processing relates to you and your child
- understand the formula of sensory circuits and how to set one up
Spectrum and Reflections
Thursday 14 September to Thursday 19 October - Understanding social communication difficulties and / or autism
These 6 week courses are for parents and carers of children with social communication difficulties and / or autism.
You must attend all 6 sessions in order to get the best out of this workshop.
Each session is 90 minutes long and is held virtually once a week for 6 weeks. Sessions will enable you to develop a range of support strategies for your child.
For parents and carers of children and young people with social and communication difficulties and / or autism aged 8 to 19.
Book the Spectrum or Reflections course
Toileting Challenges and Strategies
Tuesday 5 December - Supporting children with toileting issues
Type of course
Virtual.
Length of course
A single 90-minute workshop with an option for an individual follow-up consultation appointment.
What the course will include
The workshop will cover:
- the sequencing of toileting
- strategies to try and bridge the child's gaps or sticking points (including sensory)
- show ways to move the sequence on from the child's starting point
We cover the sequence from start to finish, break it down into each step and discuss the barriers that might be encountered related to that step and ways to try and overcome them.
Book the Toileting Challenges and Strategies workshop
If no dates are showing or bookings have closed, email us at
We will add you to a waiting list and contact you with details of the next available sessions.
All courses and workshops will be arranged subject to demand. If there are insufficient numbers to make any course viable, the event may be cancelled, and you will be informed in advance of the start date.