April News

 We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Easter and managed to enjoy the sunshine. 

Thank you to those of you that signed up for a SEND parent consultation slot. There were some very useful discussions regarding SEND provision for your children. 

If you haven't done so already, please make sure you complete the parent section of your child's One Page Profile and return it to school asap. We really value your comments and input, especially after lockdown. 

Since Easter we have been pleased we welcome a dance therapist into school. She is working with small groups of children in years 2,3 and 4. This group is not necessarily for children with SEND, but it aims to promote emotional development and boost the confidence of the children involved. 

As you may have noticed from the newsletter ASD Helping Hands has recently updated their website. They are a good source of advice and they have some updated resources you may find helpful. 

As we begin the summer term children and parents begin to think ahead to the next academic year. This may be a source of great stress for you and your child, especially after the multitude of changes that the last year has brought. Please be reassured that we will plan transition activities carefully to support your child. Some children will benefit from some 'enhanced transition' which may include extra class visits during the summer term and pre- visits to classrooms on the September inset days. We will be in contact to communicate the relevant information in due course. If transitions prove difficult for your child, Just One Norfolk have some useful advice on their additional needs pages. 

https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/childhood-development-additional-needs/additional-needs/transition

You will also find guidance on these pages about a range of concerns including sleep and behaviour. 


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