Our SENDCo is Mrs Anne Crawford. Mrs Crawford is responsible for overseeing the provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and is also our lead for Inclusion in the school and nursery. Mrs Crawford can be reached via the main school office on 01252 873069 or office@uplandsberkshire.org.
Mrs Crawford works alongside Sophia Ahmed (Family Support Advisor/ELSA-trained adult), teaching staff, parents/carers and pupils to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children at Uplands. She can be contacted via the school office.
Our SEND governor is Mrs Harpreet Toor.
As a school, we also work alongside:
Bracknell Forest SEND Information and Local Offer:
The Local Offer is a guide to all the services that are available for children and young people in Bracknell Forest with special educational needs and/or disabilities, aged from birth to 25.
Click here for the Local Offer.
SEND Code of Practice 2014:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
Section 69 of the Children and Families Act:
Section 69 – SEN information report – Childrens (ccinform.co.uk)
The Equality Act 2010:
The links below are for parents, and may provide additional support for children with specific needs:
WEBSITES
Information, Advice & Support Service (formerly Parent Partnership) | Bracknell Directory:
The Information, Advice & Support Service (IASS) provides free confidential and impartial advice, information and support to parents/carers, children and young people, who have, or may have, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) in Bracknell Forest (you will need to live in and pay your council tax to Bracknell Forest Council).
National Autistic Society:
Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy (CYPIT)
Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy:
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/childrens-healthcare/
CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/Pages/Introduction.aspx