The SEND Offer Letter
The local offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place.
What is a local offer?
The local offer provides information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies, including education, health and social care.
Knowing what is out there gives you more choice and therefore more control over what support is right for your child.
The local offer provides information on a number of things, including :-
- special educational provision
- health provision
- social care provision
- other educational provision
- training provision
- travel arrangements for children and young people to schools, colleges and early years education; and preparing for adulthood, including housing, employment and leisure opportunities
If you would like to speak to Burlington Junior School’s SENCO (Mrs Sarah Sanderson) she can be contacted on 01262 674487.
“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
“Leaders encourage good mental health through nurture sessions and a
‘nature’ programme.”
“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”
“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school. Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”
“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised. Very pleased.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“‘There is something for everyone.’ Clubs range from golfing, cheerleading, football and rugby to mindfulness, yoga and knitting.”
“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”
“This is my third child to go all the way through Burlington and I would recommend this school every time.”
“The school has
put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”
“My kids love it at Burlington Junior School.”
“Leaders create a positive environment where pupils flourish.”
“Would recommend this school 100%. My child is very happy.”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“My child has settled well into Year 3. She enjoys Maths especially.”
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“Both children have attended this school. Both have enjoyed it and have reached their potential.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“My daughter is very happy at school and is doing well. I am pleased with her progress.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”
“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”
“Pupils are happy to
attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”
“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
“My most favourite thing in Burlington Juniors is that we all help each other and that if someone is upset other people go and talk and play with them.”
“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.
“My child loves this school.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests.”
“What I like about Burlington Junior School is learning because if you listen carefully you will get smart and you will have a good education and you will get a good job.”
“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
“Burlington Junior School is a wonderful school with great staff. They have helped me to become really independent whilst supporting me. I am really happy at this school.”
“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”
“I like this school because we get to learn new things every day”
“The thing I like about Burlington Junior school is that the teachers are very nice and it’s easy to make new friends.”
“In school I like the writing because you get to write about your favourite things. I love all the language you can use.”
“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”
“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
