Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery wants all children to have a good start in life. Some children have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and these differing needs mean varied levels of support are required at different times. We aim to provide a range of support so that children with special educational needs and disabilities can be educated and enjoy social opportunities alongside their peers.

With the introduction of The Children and Families Act 2014, changes have been made to the way in which children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported.  The Government has listened to parents’ opinions of their experience of services and has introduced measures to bring about improvements.  From September 2014, the new 0 – 25 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice sets out a more personal and better graduated response for supporting children with SEND.

Suffolk Local Offer

As part of the new Code of Practice, each Local Authority has to publish a ‘Local Offer‘ that sets out, in one place, information and advice on the support and services available for children, young people and their families.  This will include what is available within education, health and social care. The link to the Suffolk Local Offer is below.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Mrs McGill at senco@gracecook.omat.org.uk 

The following links provide support and guidance.

SENDIASS - Confidential and impartial information, advice and support service on issues related to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

Suffolk SEND Local Offer - Clear, accessible and accurate information about the services available for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Suffolk Parent Hub - A single place for Suffolk parents or carers to find parenting advice and support to help their child’s development.

Improving SEND Services in Suffolk – A regular update for parents and carers to keep you informed about what is being done to implement Suffolk’s SEND Strategy.