Meet the PASTORAL team...
In addition to our SEND team, we also have a Pastoral team lead by, Tina Kirk who work with children and their families to overcome barriers to learning.
Her team of qualified ELSAs support a number of children for 6 sessions of specialist interventions.
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Tina Kirk
Pastoral Lead
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Cam Jezzard
Emotional Literacy
Support Assistant (ELSA)
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Amanda Jutte
ELSA
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Laura Pearce
ELSA
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Camilla Hawkins
Early Years ELSA
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Celebrating Differences
Here at John Rankin Federation, we not only want to support children with their difficulties but also to celebrate their differences. We hope to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences and teach the children that it takes different brains to make the world a better place. We also know that neurodiversity can give certain superpowers!
Neurodiversity
Video: What is Neurodiversity - a video for children
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Video: Animated Explanation of Autism
PowerPoint: Managing the behaviour of pupils on the Autistic Spectrum
Dyslexia
Video: See Dyslexia Differently
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Video: Let's Talk About ADHD
SNAP Programme (Maths)
The SNAP programme (used in school as an intervention) is designed to support plugging the gaps in mathematical concept and rote learning, covering all topics of calculation. The programme does not feature problem solving. Children of all levels will be able to revise, consolidate and fill gaps in their mathematical calculation knowledge and concepts using these activities. Activities will need some adult support but need very few resources (usually household). There is an assessment tool which will help you to access the best level to start at.
Using these programmes is a great opportunity for your child to consolidate or catch up with these skills whilst they do not have the pressures of continually moving learning within the curriculum.
SNAP on 2 Maths
SNAP Intervention Units
Where to go for help
Being a parent to a child with Special Educational Needs can be challenging. At John Rankin Federation, we try to support parents through our strong SEND and Pastoral Team, regular meetings with staff, coffee mornings with outside professionals etc.
There are also many agencies and charities that are out there to support. Below are just a few places you can go for help and advice:
West Berkshire Local Offer
The West Berkshire Local Offer also sets out provision, which is available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0 to 25, including education, health and social care services:
https://directory.westberks.gov.uk/kb5/westberkshire/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0
Disability Living Allowance
If your child has SEND, they may also be eligible for Disability Living Allowance. For more information and to download the application form, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/how-to-claim
Additional useful links...
The National Autistic Society
Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies
Mencap
The Castle School
CAMHS Resources