Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School

Plaistow Hill Infant and Primary School

Everyday my daughter is very eager to tell me what she has learnt and is always excited to be going to school

Year 2 Parent

  • "They have an amazing approach to teaching"
  • "My child adores school. The sense of fun and excitement you put into learning and teaching is great!"
  • "It's a welcoming environment where the teachers always make time for me."
  • "The school culture and environment is friendly, approachable and caring."
  • "The school is supportive, dedicated and a happy place to be."
  • "I like the way each child is treated individually."
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Special Educational Needs and

Disability

At Plaistow Hill we aim to identify every child’s needs as they arise and provide teaching and learning that will enable all individuals to achieve their full potential. Where necessary we work with a range of professionals such as speech & language therapists or educational psychologists to ensure we are matching our provision to the needs of the child. Support may be given in school by both a teacher and a teaching assistant and it is very important that we work with you the family too.

In the first instance it is always best to speak to the class teacher if you have a concern. Our named special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is Mrs Sharon Burnett. Please ask at the office should you wish to make an appointment.

For details about our school's admission arrangement for children with special educational needs, please see our Admission policy which can be viewed on the Admissions page.

In July 2016 we had an SEN audit conducted by the Plymouth Local Authority. In the report we are described as "a highly inclusive school that takes a nurturing approach to providing pupils with SEND...the SENCO has a clear vision for meeting needs which is based on a partnership approach with families". Other highlights included: There is a clear focus on meeting the needs of pupils with SEND through high quality teaching, parent voice is a particular strength and the SENCO has strong relationships with external agencies.

Click here to read our school SEN information report

Click here to read our SEND policy

Plymouth Local Offer - a directory of local services and support for families

Click here to find out more about what we offer SEN children at Plaistow Hill

Lots of information about support for all family members is available from the Plymouth charity Friends and families of special children. Web address is www.friendsandfamilies.org.uk

National Autistic Society

NASEN - national organisation, including publications 

The 2014 Code of Practice

Talking Point - good for advice on speech and communication

Family Lives - advice and support with a helpline, useful for behaviour issues

Young Minds - advice relating to emotional and mental health