SEND
Vision Statement
The Wessex Multi-Academy Trust believes that young people learn best in an inclusive environment. Working alongside other young people who have different talents, different attitudes and a different outlook on the world provides the best possible preparation for later life. All young people can achieve given the right support, relentless determination to succeed and relentless optimism.
What is a special educational need?
All learners learn and develop at different rates and have both areas of strength and interest and areas of weakness. A learner may have a special educational need if, despite appropriate classroom activities, and differentiated planning and support, they continue to experience a greater difficulty than their peers in learning and developing skills. It is important to distinguish learners with special educational needs from learners who are underachieving but who can and will catch up.
Contact details
If you have concerns about your child’s progress, please first speak to their class teacher.
Our school’s SENDCo is Mrs Hannah Oram. If you would like to contact Mrs Oram, please call 01305 268741 or email office@manorpark.wessex.ac
SEND Family Meetings
If your child is on the SEND register, their learning plan will be reviewed at termly parent/care teacher consultations. If you would like to discuss SEND concerns at another time - whether or not your child is on the SEND register - there are monthly opportunities to meet with your child's class teacher and SENDCo. If you would like to book an appointment, please contact the school office on 01305 268741.
- Monday 21st September 2026
- Tuesday 13th October 2026
- Wednesday 11th November 2026
- Monday 7th December 2026
- Tuesday 12th January 2027
- Wednesday 10th February 2027
- Monday 8th March 2027
- Tuesday 20th April 2027
- Wednesday 12th May 2027
- Monday 1th June 2027
- Tuesday 13th July 2027
Speech and Language Therapy
There will also be SALT parent drop-ins on these dates:
- October 15th 10-11am
- January 28th 10-11am
- May 6th 10-11am
Graduated Approach
We follow a graduated approach in determining the additional provision needed, and closely monitor on an assess, plan, do, review cycle (SEND COP, 6.44). A formal diagnosis of underlying need at this stage in a child’s education is not necessarily appropriate, and we focus our time on working with children and helping them make progress. There can be many underlying causes of behaviour and it is important to allow children time to develop and ensure the right diagnosis is made. Strategies to support a range of needs are part of quality first teaching and benefit all learners. The links below summarise just some of the strategies in place for children.
- Graduated Approach for families
- SEND Glossary
- Anxiety
- Hyperactive & Impulsive behaviour
- English Support
- Pastoral Support
- EBSA
- Movement and active learning
- Speech & language guidance
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The Dorset parent guide to support your child's Special Educational Needs (SEN)
This guide explains the support ordinarily available in Dorset education settings, from early years settings to post 16 providers, if a child or young person needs more help to achieve their potential. It includes information on how settings should use the Graduated Approach to plan support for children and young people, and how you can access support in your local area. The Graduated Approach is outlined in the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
Local Offer
Local Offer is the term that describes the services our school offers children with SEND. You can read more on the Local Offer page on Dorset For You.
Your Education and Early Help SEND locality teams
These are the area-specific Dorset Council staff who can offer local support and advice. You can find your locality contact details HERE
Dorset Education Advice Line (DEAL)
DEAL is a phone line for parents, carers and professionals who support children who may have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This advice line is part of Dorset Council’s Local Offer to children, young people and families and will work alongside existing services such as SENDIASS and the Education Psychology helpline.
Dorset Educational Psychologist’s Advice Line
Dorset Educational Psychologists offer parents and carers of children aged 3 to 18 years (25 if the young person has SEND) the opportunity to speak with a Dorset Council Educational Psychologist (EP).
Dorset Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)
SENDIASS offers free, confidential, accurate and impartial advice and support to families living in Dorset.