SEND Information
Welcome to Somerville Primary School’s Special Educational Needs information page. Here you will find out all the information you need on how we will support you and your child.
Miss J. Vickerstaff is the school Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and can be contacted using the main school number (0121 675 0956). The SENCO is responsible for leading and managing the Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in school
Mr C. Knight is the school Special Educational Needs governor and can be contacted using the main school number.
The information on this page is reviewed in consultation with staff, parents and governors on an annual basis.
Every local authority in England has a duty to provide children and young people, (0-25 years) with support if they have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities - this is known as the Local Offer.
The LA’s ‘Local Offer’ will provide parents with information about all the arrangements and services available throughout Birmingham for children with any type of special need or disability.
1 What does SEND mean?
2 Who can I talk to if I have a concern about my child’s needs?
3 Who decides if a child has special needs?
4 Who will support my child while they are at school?
5 What kind of support will a child with special needs receive?
6 How will I know about the progress my child is making?
7 Which other services and outside agencies are available to the school?
8 What training and expertise do the staff at Somerville have?
9 Is the school accessible for children with a disability?
10 What opportunities do the pupils have to talk about their progress and their needs?
11 How does Somerville support the emotional, social and mental well-being of its SEND pupils?
12 How does Somerville support its pupils when it’s time for them to move class or to leave the school?
13 How effective Is Somerville in supporting pupils with SEND?
14 Who can I speak to if I have a complaint?
15 Are there any other organisations which can offer help for my child?
16 Accessibility
Reviewed by parents in March 2025
Last updated in March 2025
