At Downe Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) feels happy, valued and fully included in school life. We recognise that every child is unique and that some children may need additional or different support to help them learn, develop and flourish. Our staff work carefully to identify individual needs at the earliest opportunity and provide appropriate, high-quality support within our nurturing and inclusive environment. We believe that strong partnerships with parents and carers are essential, and we work closely with families, our SENDCo and external professionals where appropriate to ensure that each child receives the support they need. Above all, we have high expectations for every pupil and are ambitious for all children with SEND, supporting them to develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning.

SCHOOL SENDCo: Mr Elliott Knight

Contact Details;

Tel: 01689 853 916

email: eknight@downe.bromley.sch.uk

Useful Links and Resources

Bromley Local Offer

Bromley information, advice and support service

Support for children with dyslexia and dyspraxia

Bromley Autism Champions information and resources to support families and schools with children who are on the Autistic Spectrum

The National Autistic Society ‘We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.’

https://www.bromley.gov.uk/bromleychildrenproject

https://www.bromley.gov.uk/parental-support/parenting-courses-online-seminars

Bromley Y is a long established local charity offering free therapeutic support to young people between the ages of 0 – 18 years. Bromley Y aims to provide a safe, friendly environment for children, young people and their families to explore the difficulties that they may be experiencing, helping them to identify new ways forward.

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.

The Candle Project: St Christopher’s Hospice has been providing bereavement counselling to patients’ families for over 40 years. The Candle Project extends this support to children, young people and families in the South East London area.

Child Bereavement UK: ‘Child Bereavement UK believes that all families should have access to the support and information that they need when a child grieves or when a child dies. Through understanding their grieving process and receiving help in dealing with bereavement from appropriately trained professionals, families can learn to live with their grief and begin rebuilding their lives.’

The Dyslexia Association for Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham: The Dyslexia Association of Bexley Bromley Greenwich and Lewisham gives information and help for parents, teachers, adults and interested professionals.

The British Dyslexia Association

Bromley Mencap: The service provides a programme of information workshops and leisure activities to enable disabled children and their siblings to enjoy an ordinary life by reducing isolation and improving independence.

CASPA is a rapidly growing charity that was set up in 2002, working with children, young people and families affected by autism.

The National Deaf Children’s Society: Provides information and support to the families of deaf children.