SEND at Maylandsea Primary School

The following documents contain lots of websites, which may be of use for parents and carer's.

We have collated links to a number of websites, with Key Information to support parents. Please click on the appropriate link below.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our school SENDCo- Mrs Groves

Email : senco@maylandsea.essex.sch.uk

or call the school office- 01621 742251

Useful websites for transition:

Transition tips for pupils with SEND (Young Minds) aimed at primary to secondary- click here

The parents' guide to secondary school: transition for SEN children - click here

Coping with school life: practical strategies to help autistic children - click here

How to build your child's independence - click here

Settling a child with SEN back into school - click here

SEND Provision at Maylandsea

SEND Policy

SEND Information Report

Key Documents and websites for SEND

Suggested Contacts

Families in Focus (Essex)- www.familiesinfocusessex.org.uk  – 01245 353575

Parent Partnership – Parentpartnership@essex.gov.uk -01245 436036

SNAP – www.snapcharity.org - 01277 211300

FACE – Families Acting for Essex – info@face-essex.org – 01245 608231

Local GP Surgery 

Local Library

Suggested books for pupils with SEND

Relaxation Techniques

Information about different Special Education Needs:

SEND Charities 

Autism Education trust The Autism Education Trust for children and young people on the Autism Spectrum.

Communication Trust The Communications Trust for speech, language and communication difficulties

DyslexiaTrust The Dyslexia SpLD Trust on dyslexia and literacy difficulties

National Sensory Impairment The National Sensory Impairment Partnership for visual impairment, hearing impairment and multi-sensory impairment -

National Children Bureau Early Support provides a range of information materials to families and professionals

NASEN NASEN have developed an 'SEN Gateway' to help teachers and SENCOs access a range of information, training and resources to support SEN

SNAP SNAP is an Essex charity for families with children and young people who have any additional need or disability. From its Brentwood base, SNAP offers a helping hand to thousands of families who need support in a variety of ways.

PACT Autism PACT for Autism is a Harlow based Charity providing support for the families of autistic children, autistic adults and people with similar conditions. Our key services include the Parent Support Line, monthly meetings for parent and carer support, and a vibrant activities and events calendar, including our popular autism talks and training series.

SENDIASS The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services offer information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This service is also offered directly to young people. The service is free, impartial and confidential.