Supporting Pupils with SEND
At Kenninghall Primary School we recognise that every child is unique and special.
Within our rich and varied curriculum, every child is given opportunities and support, in a safe, caring environment, to facilitate their chances of reaching the highest possible standards. All staff are committed to meeting the needs of all our children and strive to break down any barriers that are preventing children from making the progress they are capable of. As a school, we recognise the importance of not only supporting children’s academic progress but also developing their behavioural, emotional and social skills to enable them to become confident, independent learners.
The following websites and documents will give you more information in relation to SEND and how school and home can support children. If you have any concerns or wish to discuss SEND at our school, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Emma Richardson
(SENDCo)
Contact: 01953 887286 or office@kenninghall.norfolk.sch.uk
Useful web resources to support families of children with SEND
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Support for Parents/Carers
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Solihull Courses focus on building a positive relationship between parents and children. They are open to all parents regardless of their situation who want to look at building or maintaining good relationships within the family. Online courses cost £39. |
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This website has information about the support available for all families with children under 5. Parents can refer themselves to Home Start. Home Start can arrange for a volunteer to come to your home and provide support and advice. Home Start also arrange activities, trips and events for families. |
Grief and Bereavement
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Missing Mommy by Rebecca Cobb Missing Mommy focuses on the positive―the recognition that the child is not alone but still part of a family that loves and supports him. |
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The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers There is a wonder and magic to childhood. We don’t realize it at the time, of course . . . yet the adults in our lives do. They encourage us to see things in the stars, to find joy in colors and laughter as we play. But what happens when that special someone who encourages such wonder and magic is no longer around? |
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Big Tree is Sick: A Story to Help Children Cope with the Serious Illness of a Loved One by Nathalie Slosse Snibbles and Big Tree are best friends! They have always hung out together, and Snibbles loves Big Tree very much. When Big Tree unexpectedly falls ill with woodworm, Snibbles is very upset and angry. |
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Fears and Worries
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The Dark by Lemony Snicket Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the same house as Laszlo. Mostly, though, the dark stays in the basement and doesn’t come into Lazslo’s room. But one night, it does. |
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Don’t Think About Purple Elephants by Susanne Merritt Sometimes Sophie worries — not during the day when she is busy with family and friends, but at night when everything is calm and quiet. |
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Silly Billy Billy is a bit of a worrier. His mum and dad try to help, but still Billy worries, until a visit to his grandma’s shows him how to overcome his fears with the aid of his imagination – and some tiny worry dolls. |
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Taking Risks
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Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg A torn piece of paper… is just the beginning!” Each mistake leads to a beautiful adventure. |
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The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken How “mistakes” can blossom into inspiration. |
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Identity
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My Very Own Space by Pippa Goodhart A little rabbit is trying to read his book in peace, but there’s so much going on around him! Maybe he needs some space just for himself… |
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I’m a Girl! by Yasmeen Ismail Meet a little girl who’s spontaneous, fast, and strong and loves winning. Sometimes she’s mistaken for a boy, but she definitely isn’t one! |
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Overcoming Challenges
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Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. |
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Kindness
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Pass It On by Sophy Henn When you see something terrific, smile a smile and pass it on! If you chance upon a chuckle, hee hee hee and pass it on. Should you spot a thing of wonder, jump for joy and pass it on! |
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Feelings
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Crabby Pants by Julie Gassman When things don’t go Roger’s way, he gets crabby. However, Roger thinks he has found a solution to being such a crabby pants. |
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The Way I Feel by Janan Cain Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world. |
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How are you feeling today? By Molly Potter Fun, imaginative ways to help children understand and cope with a whole range of different emotions.
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Self Control
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My Mouth Is a Volcano! by Julia Cook All of Louis thoughts are very important to him. In fact, when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, then his tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others. |
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David Gets In Trouble by David Shannon When David gets in trouble, he always says . . . ‘NO! It’s not my fault! I didn’t mean to! It was an accident!’” |
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Divorce
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When My Parents Forgot to Be Friends by Jennifer Moore-Malinos This book assures children that they are in no way responsible for their parents’ inability to get along together. It lets kids know that although one parent chooses to move away from the home, both parents continue to love their little boy or girl. |
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Mum and Dad Glue by Kes Gray A little boy tries to find a pot of glue to stick his mum and dad back together. His parents have come undone and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on and make them better. This story has a powerful message that even though his parents may be broken, their love for him is not. |
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Living with Mum and Living with Dad: My Two Homes by Melanie Walsh Mum and Dad don’t live together anymore. She has two bedrooms and two sets of toys, but she takes her favourite toys with her wherever she goes. This book is a reassuring representation of separation for the youngest children. |
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