SEND Offer
Every local authority school has to display their offer of Special Needs Provision and services available for children with disabilities and Special Educational Needs. This is called the ‘local offer’.
The intention is to offer choice and transparency for families, as well as providing a resource for professionals to detail the range of services and provision locally.
The local offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents or carers in a single place.
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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:
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”