At the Federation of Ripley, Kettlesing and Beckwithshaw, we value all children equally whatever their background may be. Our aim is to provide a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, culture, religion or ability.
Any pupil with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) will always be welcome at our school. In the event of a parent wishing to admit a child with such needs, then every effort is made to accommodate the child.
The school does all that it can to ensure equal access to the whole curriculum for all children with SEND. This may be as simple as finding an alternative way to record an activity, or as in depth as having to organise a school visit with wheelchair access in mind. Such procedures are regularly updated in line with our Equality Scheme which is a legal requirement in all schools, along with meeting the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
The school does all that it can to ensure that all parts of the building are accessible to all children including those with special needs.
You can find the SEND school information report and our accessibility plan here the link to the NYCC Local Offer can be found within this section
The school’s special needs lead (SENDCo) is Mrs Elouise Foster, please contact the school administrator to arrange a meeting with her.
SEND Governor: Dr Michael Harrison.
Mrs Foster can be contacted on 01423 770576 or via email at efoster@rbk.n-yorks.sch.uk
Policy
Accessibility Plan
Information Report
The SEN information report covers our provision and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The information we include is set out in the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 Schedule 1.
SEND – Local Offer
All North Yorkshire maintained schools have a similar approach to meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND.) They are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils, whatever their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school. The Local Authority publishes its Local Offer which provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place.
Support for Parents/Carers
SENDIASS
SENDIASS is a free confidential and impartial information, advice and support service for parents/carers as well as young people themselves. Follow the link below to find out more how SENDIASS can support you.
https://sendiassnorthyorkshire.co.uk/
Parent Carer Voice
Parent Carer Voice aims to inform, empower and represent the collective voice of families with children and young people with SEND across North Yorkshire. They provide support from other parent carers, useful information and links, events and training to help your journey through the SEND services and beyond.
https://www.parentcarervoiceuk.org/
CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Access to CAMHS is usually through your GP. For all routine referrals to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Harrogate & Rural District, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Hambleton and Richmondshire) please contact CAMHS on 0300 013 4778 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) for advice and a referral form.
Compass Phoenix
The aim of the Compass Phoenix service is to improve outcomes for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing and mental health by strengthening the range of mental health support available to children and young people.
North Yorkshire (Compass Phoenix) – Compass
Early Help
Early Help is North Yorkshire’s new approach to ensure children, young people and their families receive the right support at the right time to stop problems escalating.