Leigham Primary School has high ambitions for all its pupils and expects them to participate and achieve in every aspect of school life. Our commitment to equal opportunities is an important aspect of our overall resolution to be a fully inclusive school.

Leigham Primary School aims to:

• set suitable learning challenges;

• respond to pupils' diverse needs and

• overcome potential barriers to learning for individuals and groups of pupils.

Every member of staff shares the responsibility to remove barriers to learning for all pupils - including those with a disability.

We are committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible progress for all our pupils whatever their needs or abilities.

Special Needs Co-ordinator contact details:

Name: Mrs Suzanne Perkin

Telephone: 01752 790990

Email: admin@leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk

For details on any policies including Equality see our policies page.

Please find below the latest December edition of the Plymouth Family Hubs Newsletter which highlights key updates, events and resources available to families and communities this week.

INFORMATION PADLETS PRODUCED BY THE CDC 

Recently, I attended some training at the Child Development Centre (CDC). As part of this training, they have sent a huge amount of information in the form of padlets regarding lots of information around what they do at the Child Development Centre including OT services, general well-being and neurodivergence. This information is really supportive so I wanted to share this with you.

So, below is a pdf form with all the links to the padlets that they have produced.

Autism Central: New Podcast and Webinar Series for Professionals, Parents, and Carers

Autism Central, funded by NHS England, is thrilled to announce the launch of two new educational series designed to support parents and carers of autistic adults, young people and children.

The podcast series, Sensory Processing Focus, will be hosted by Holly Sprake-Hill, a neurodivergent occupational therapist, and will bring together autistic people, parents, carers, and professionals to explore sensory processing.

Key episodes will include:

• Sensory processing
• Supporting sensory needs of non-speaking children
• Experiencing sensory differences as an autistic person
• Sensory differences as a non-speaking autistic person
• Being a sensory supporter for your child

There is also a new webinar series from Autism Central called Finding the Balance, which will include six insightful episodes.

For more information, visit Autism Central.  

Plymouth Parent Carer Voice

Do you have a child or young person with SEND?

After the recent OFSTED inspection of Plymouth SEND services, Plymouth Parent Carer Voice (PPCV) and Plymouth City Council (PCC) are looking for feedback from families to see if there have been any changes since the last inspection.

Regardless of whether or not your child or young person has an EHCP, please consider taking part in the online survey - it will only take 5 minutes.

Copy and paste this address into your browser and select the survey that applies to you: https://www.plymouthpcv.co.uk/post-ofsted-send-survey-23-24/

Our website www.plymouthpcv.co.uk may be of interest to parents and carers; we have a members area where parents and carers can sign up free of charge and access webinars, additional information, and also our Lending Library where members can hire various sensory items for a small weekly fee.

Click on the PDF below to read our SEN Newsletter about ADHD.

Parent Comments

Leigham Primary School has been an amazing experience for my son. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful and assisted with all aspects of support, ensuring that his SEN needs were met. He was so happy there that he didn’t want to leave!

The SENCO (Mrs Perkin) is fantastic and very supportive, which gave my son the best chance to flourish within a mainstream environment. I can’t recommend Leigham highly enough - best school ever!

Mrs Alana Mitchell

This is an email to express how well Leigham Primary School SEN staff did. My son had SEN support all through his time at primary school which has helped support him in his learning and confidence in a school environment. I have been very pleased with the care SEN has given myself and my son and would advise anyone how well Leigham Primary School SEN staff treat their pupils.

Thank you

Miss Amanda Isaacs

Website, telephone number and e-mail address to support mental wellbeing for you and your family.

Parenting Courses

Incredible Years

Incredible Years is an internationally recognised Parenting Programme that has been shown to work in Plymouth for a wide range of families. The Incredible Years programme is divided into various age groups and designed for parents of babies, toddlers, pre-school and primary school age children.

Apply for Incredible Years Course

Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND offer Incredible Years parenting courses at various venues across the city for the following age groups:

• Incredible Years Babies: 0-12 months
• Incredible Years Toddlers: 12-36 months
• Incredible Years Basic: 3-6 years
• Incredible Years School Age: 7-12 years
• Incredible Years Autism Spectrum and Language Delay: 2-5 years

If you would like to ask any questions about our Incredible Years Parenting Programmes, please call: 01752 258933.

Alternatively you can email us at: pias@plymouth.gov.uk

Strengthening Families 10-14 UK

Strengthening Families 10-14 UK is an internationally recognised programme that has been shown to work in Plymouth for a wide range of families. It is designed for parents and young people aged 10 to 14 years.

If you would like to ask any questions about our Strengthening Families Programme, please call: 01752 258933.

Alternatively you can email us at: pias@plymouth.gov.uk