External Agencies and Partnerships

The school enjoys good working relationships with a wide range of people who provide services to children with SEND and their families, particularly when a child is demonstrating further cause for concern or their learning need is more complex and persistent. The external specialists may:

• Act in an advisory capacity
• Extend expertise of school staff
• Provide additional assessment
• Support a child directly
• Suggest statutory assessment is advisable
• Consult with all parties involved with the child

St Charles’ RCVA Primary School works closely with the following professionals in order to provide the highest level of support for pupils with SEND.

• Behaviour Support Services
• Autistic Spectrum Support Team
• CAMHS Assessment Team
• Educational Psychology Service
• Ferryhill One Point Hub
• School Nurse Service
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Tree Tops Occupational Therapy

Durham SEND Information, Advice and Support Service

If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.