Are there specialist staff working at the school and what are their qualifications?

The School’s SENDCo is an experienced classroom teacher and senior leader who has achieved the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination. The SENDCo meets regularly with staff from the Local Authority such as the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) who may work with or assess pupils with parental consent.

What other services does the school access, including health, therapy and social care services?

School can assist with onward referrals to a number of Local Authority Support, Care and Medical
provisions if these are considered appropriate in discussion with Parents/Carers. These may include:

• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Paediatrics
• School Nurse
• Mental Health services (CAMHS/PCMHT)
• Hearing and Vision Support Services
• Social Care etc.

Details of services provided by the Local Authority can be found in their Local Offer on their web site
https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Special-Educational-Needs-and-Disability/Local-Offer/index.aspx