Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers

Consultation with Children and Young People with SEND

At Walworth, we believe that every child should feel listened to, valued and involved in decisions about their education and support. Staff work closely with pupils to identify the support needed to help them achieve agreed outcomes and reach their full potential. Provision and interventions are carefully planned to meet individual needs, with children encouraged to play an active role in setting targets, reviewing progress and discussing support with their class teacher and/or SENDCo.

Pupils have regular opportunities to share their views, reflect on their progress and discuss any worries, ideas or aspirations they may have. We recognise that children communicate in different ways and at different levels, and our experienced staff work closely with pupils to understand their individual communication styles and needs.

We encourage all children to contribute to school life and share ideas about how to make our school an even better place for everyone. Pupil voice is gathered in a variety of ways, including:

School Council meetings;
Class discussions and curriculum activities;
Wellbeing and reflection sessions;
Questionnaires and pupil surveys;
Review meetings and annual reviews;
Weekly family group sessions, where children discuss current events, wellbeing themes and collaborative activities.

These opportunities help children to develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging within the school community. Parents and carers also play an important role in sharing their child’s views, particularly where children may feel more comfortable communicating through family members.

Consultation with Parents and Carers of Children and Young People with SEND

We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to identify and support their child’s individual needs. We value the knowledge, experience and insights that families bring and believe that positive relationships between home and school are essential in supporting children to thrive.

Parents and carers are involved throughout the process of planning, reviewing and evaluating support for their child. We aim to maintain open, supportive and effective communication through a range of opportunities, including:

Regular discussions with class teachers and/or the SENDCo;
Termly parents’ evenings, open days and wellbeing events;
Review meetings for SEN Support Plans, Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and care plans;
Home-school diaries, email and telephone communication;
Our open-door approach, where parents and carers are encouraged to contact school to discuss any questions or concerns.

We value feedback from families and are committed to working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children and young people with SEND.