Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

SEND provision at St Anne's

St Anne’s is committed to providing an appropriate and high-quality education to all the children at our school. We believe that all children, including those identified as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum. This curriculum should be accessible to them, and they should be fully included in all aspects of school life. Our SEND policy and documents below meet the requirements of the 2014 Children & Families Act and other relevant legislation. 

At St Anne’s we believe quality first teaching is vital to ensure all children’s needs are met in all areas of learning. We recognise that in some cases, outside agency support and advice is needed and work alongside them to support children in their learning.  At every stage we feel it is important to work alongside parents in supporting children’s learning. 

Our SENDCo is Mrs Smith. She is contactable by phone via the school office, by phone (01737 350012, option 3) or by email (sen@stannes-school.uk). 

Please see the links below for more information about SEND in St Anne’s: 

• SEND Policy 2025
• St Anne's SEND Information Report 2025
• St Anne's Whole School Provision Map

 Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) refers to the support and resources that schools  are expected to provide for all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This provision is delivered as part of "universal" offer, rather than requiring a specific diagnosis to access it. The goal is to ensure consistency and inclusivity, with schools using their existing resources to support all children's needs. Please read the information below:

Ordinarily Available Provision - Parents Guide

Ordinarily Available Provision- School guidance

SEND Advice Surrey is a service for children and young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers. 

For free, confidential information, advice and support from an IPSEA* trained SEND advisor, please click here or see the contact details below: 

Telephone: 01737 737300 or email: sendadvice@surreycc.gov.uk 

*Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (registered charity no. 327691) 

For more information about Surrey's SEND local offer, please click here.

ELSA and Rainbows

At St Anne's, we are able to offer extra support to children who may be struggling with regulating emotions, self-confidence, grief and many other challenges that children may face. For more information about our ELSA and Rainbows support, please see here.

Young Carers

If you feel that your child qualifies as a young carer, please see the links below for further information and support which is available for your child:

Parent Resources

Please find below some helpful websites with additional information and support for parents:

Mindworks Surrey

Surrey Youth Focus resources in Surrey

Patchwork Anxiety Support Group Invite

Books

• Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome? Jude Welton 

• Kids with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve, 

• How to be yourself in a world that’s different, Yuko Yoshida 

• The Reason I Jump, Naoki Higashida 

• The Asperkid’s Secret Book of Social Rules, Jennifer Cook O’Toole 

• Revealing the Hidden Social Code, Marie Howley and Eileen Arnold 

• Can I tell you about Anxiety? Lucy Willets and Polly Waite

• Starving the Anxiety Gremlin, Kate Collins-Donnelly 

• Thinking About Me, Michelle Garcia Winner 

• Helping Your Child with Fears and Worries by Cathy Creswell 

• What to do when you worry too much by Dawn Huebner 

• Facing Mighty Fears About Making Mistakes by Dawn Huebner 

• Facing Mighty Fears About Trying New Things by Dawn Huebner 

• What To Do When Your Temper Flares: by Dawn Huebner