October News

The children are continuing to adapt positively to being back in school, and as we near the end of the first half term I'm sure they are all looking forward to a well deserved rest.

Thank you to those of you that signed up for a zoom SENDCO meeting, it was very useful to discuss your child's needs and how they have changed during lockdown. I will be offering these at the next parent consultation evenings in the spring term. Please do not feel that you have to sign up, but only do so if you need to discuss your child's needs. For the next meeting it would be useful if you could have already had a meeting with the class teachers as they may be able to answer some of your queries. 

Although the children have already returned to school if your child is struggling to separate, or to adapt to the changes in school there are some useful resources available at:


The Just One Norfolk website also has a lot of useful information on positive behaviour behaviour support. 

https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/childhood-development-additional-needs/behaviour-sleep/positive-behaviour-support-pbs

If your child receives a diagnosis it can be a very difficult time, as although you may have been waiting for a confirmation of what you already suspected, it can be challenging to come to terms with. There is a growing move towards celebrating neurodiversity, helping children to realise their unique strengths. The article below may be of interest:

https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/empowering-your-child/building-on-strengths/neurodiversity-what-you-need-to-know

If your child has a diagnosis of autism or is newly diagnosed they may find the following video useful:

https://youtu.be/6fy7gUIp8Ms

Please don't forget to email the school office with any family comments you would like added to your child's One Page Profile, we do value your views. 





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