SEND

SEND Department

The SEND department comprises of several rooms - The Nook, The Haven and The sanctuary. The Nook is used as a classroom base for intervention group lessons, as well as for social time support. It is resourced with 4 computers and an interactive whiteboard, and has a small sensory room for students to use. The Nook also has an outside space with outdoor gym equipment for sensory snacks, and game tables to encourage socialisation. SEND students are welcome to use this safe space at social times to read, play games and take part in craft activities.

The Haven is a larger intervention space for group sessions and comprises of 4 computers and an interactive whiteboard. The Sanctuary is a small space used for 1:1 interventions and outside agency use.

During form time TA's support students through a variety of interventions on a rota system. During the rest of the day support is provided in lessons to students who need additional support from Teaching Assistants who will meet students at their lesson, giving them the independence of moving through school with their peers.

Homework club takes place before school every day from 8.00 - 8.30, and after school Mon - Thurs from 3.00 - 3.30 in The Nook.

Parents can contact the SEND department via email at SEND@hfch.co.uk

SEND Staff

SENDCO	Mrs J Dawber
TA Level 4	Miss L Day
TA Level 3	Mr G Riley
TA Level 3	Miss S Purrington
TA Level 3	Mrs A Pickford
TA Level 2	Mrs A Evans
TA Level 2	Miss E Wallwork
TA Level 2	Miss C Williamson
TA Level 2	VACANT
TA Level 1	Mrs S Heyes
TA Level 1	Mrs M Laskowska - Kotula
TA Level 1	VACANT
TA Level 1
TA Level 1	Miss H Baker
TA Level 1
SEND Admin Support	Miss L Djamalis

SEND Events

CanDo – Speech, Language and Communication Support for Families

If you have any concerns about your child's speech, language or communication skills, CanDo is a great place to start.

CanDo is a free online resource developed by Rochdale that provides practical activities, advice and support to help children and young people develop their communication skills. It is designed for families to use at home, at a time that suits them, and can offer helpful strategies while you are waiting for further support, if needed.

To help you understand how CanDo works, Rochdale has produced two short videos:

🎥 A Child's Perspective – helping families understand the support available and what their communication journey might look like.
https://youtu.be/hOJcDjSuEVs?feature=shared

🎥 A Speech and Language Therapist's Perspective – explaining what CanDo is, how it works and how it can support children, young people and their families.https://youtu.be/blRgWSiTncQ

You can also access the full range of CanDo resources, activities and advice on the Rochdale Speech, Language and Communication Padlet:

📚 CanDo – Speech, Language and Communication Padlet

If you have any questions about your child's speech, language or communication needs, please contact the school's SEND team, who will be happy to offer advice and support.