Who are the best people to talk to at Thomas’s Academy about my child’s difficulties with learning, special educational needs or disability? 

• Talk to your child’s class teacher about your concerns

• It is likely that the class teacher will have discussed your concerns with Mrs Gale, the SENDCo

• The class teacher will complete an Initial Concerns Checklist/Record of Development and refer to SENDCo

• SENDCo will arrange a meeting to discuss the Initial Concerns Checklist/Record of Development further with you

• If you continue to have concerns, you can arrange to discuss these with Mrs Clare James, the Deputy Headteacher 

Who can I contact if I have a complaint about the SEND provision made for my child? 

• Initially speak with your child’s teacher and/or the SENDCo. Hopefully they will be able to address your concerns

• You can then contact the Deputy Head teachers, who may direct you to the school’s Complaints Policy and procedure. (see list of policies on SEND page) 

If I have any other questions about my child at Thomas’s Academy, who can I ask? 

At Thomas’s Academy we are very happy to speak to you about any aspects of your child’s education. It is best to speak to one of the following in this order: 

• The Class Teacher

• The SENDCo - Ms Kate O'Riordan (koriordan@academy.thomas-s.co.uk)

• The Deputy Head

• The Head Teacher