Our Inclusion Co-ordinator – Mrs Sarah Denbigh

Mrs Denbigh is an experienced Inclusion Co-ordinator. She works very closely with each of the class teachers and helps to organise the additional intervention programmes with our support staff. If you want to talk about your child’s special educational needs please make an appointment to see her.  Mrs Denbigh is in school all day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

You can contact Mrs Denbigh via the school office – either pop in to the office, phone us or email admin@knutsfordprimaryacademy.org.uk

Support for Parents

Schools are regularly informed of a variety of support sessions across the county for parents of children with Special Educational Needs. Below is a list of current courses and sessions that are running.

To book onto a course or session, please contact the providers directly. All the information is available on the flyers.

Autumn 2023:

Parents, Carers and Families Newsletter 29 November 2023

Parents, Carers and Families Newsletter 15 November 2023

Free Online Autumn 2023 Workshops for Herts Parents/Carers

Support Groups – Free Online Support Groups for Herts Parents/Carers

Understanding ADHD & Autism for Dads – Free Introductory 6-week courses for parents/carers

Understanding ADHD & Autism in Girls – Free Introductory 6-week courses for parents/carers

Understanding ADHD & Autism in the Primary Years – Free Introductory 6-week courses for parents/carers

Parents, Carers and Families Newsletter 11 October 2023

Parents, Carers and Families Newsletter 27 September 2023

Parents, Carers and Families Newsletter 13 September 2023

South West Herts Partnership (SWHP) Newsletter Parenting Course Calendar

Family Surgeries Autumn 2023

Useful Websites

With YOUth children and Young People’s Digital Wellbeing Service – new free service to help young people manage their worries

Department for Education guidance for parents: guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014.

Hertfordshire’s SEND Local Offer: an impartial and confidential information, advice and support service for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and young people and children with SEND.

www.autism.org.uk: information and support for people with autism and their families.

www.resourcesforautism.org.uk: information, support and activities for people with autism and their families

www.livingwithadhd.co.uk: information, support and resources about ADHD.

www.watfordmencap.org.uk: advice, information and support for people with learning difficulties.

www.ace-ed.org.uk: free and confidential information, advice and support for parents and carers of children with special educational needs.