Purpose
Much of our work of the SEN Administration Team is directed at fulfilling the Statutory duties an LEA has, to provide access to education for all children. To this end, we rely heavily on the 'SEN Code of Practice For Wales' to guide us in meeting these duties.
Our ultimate objective is to enable pupils with special educational needs to reach their full potential.
Co-Ordinated SEN Services
The SEN Administration Team supports and works in partnership with:
- The Bridgend Educational Psychology Service
- The Bridgend Access and Inclusion Service
Service Clients
Parents, Schools and Other Professional Bodies:
We provide direct advice to parents, schools and other professional bodies on aspects of the Statutory Processes in relation to a statutory assessment, statements of special educational need and statutory reviews of statements.
Our team of trained staff offer confidential, accurate information and advice on a variety of issues such as
The Statutory Assessment Process.
Further educational advice documents together with specially prepared request forms for completion by schools contributing to the assessment process may be found by going to the SEN Admin section of the downloads page.
The Statutory Review of a Statement
Further information together with specially prepared forms for completion by schools convening a Statutory Review meeting may be found by going to the SEN Admin section of the downloads page.
Transition Planning for Pupils at Year 9 and Above
Further information together with specially prepared forms for completion by schools convening a Transitional Plan meeting be found by going to the SEN Admin section of the downloads page.
Parental Concerns
The Bridgend SEN Administration Team employs a Parental Liaison Officer (PLO) as a contact point for parents of children with special educational needs who may wish to express their concerns regarding special educational provision for their children.
The PLO provides a listening ear, an opportunity for parents to discuss their concerns regarding aspects of special educational provision for their child.
Schools
The Service liaises with schools regarding placements in a range of the Authority’s specialised educational provision including the Borough’s two day-special schools. A copy of the application form for placement in a special school can be found in the SEN Administration section of Downloads.
Ysgol Bryn Castell
Heron's Bridge
Staffing
At the present time the SEN Administration Section has the following staffing structure:
Mr Steve Shepherd, Principal Admin Officer steve.shepherd@bridgend.gov.uk
Mr Tony Lawrence, Senior Admin Officer
tony.lawrence@bridgend.gov.uk
Mr Jeffrey Davies, Senior Case Officer (Part-Time) Jeffrey.davies@bridgend.gov.uk
Mrs Elizabeth Bevan, Parental Liaison Officer (Part-Time) elizabeth.bevan@bridgend.gov.uk
Miss Alexandra Burland, Administrative Assistant alexandra.burland@bridgend.gov.uk
Mrs Lynne Sellwood, Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) lynne.sellwood@bridgend.gov.uk
Any member of the team may also be contacted directly at the following address:
Bridgend SEN Admin Team
Tŷ Morfa
Hafan Deg
Aberkenfig
Bridgend
CF32 9AW
Tel: 01656 725 987
Fax: 01656 725 806
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