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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Welcome to our page for Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. 

If you need support, advice or have questions regarding Special Educational Needs you will be able to find out more information here.  If you cannot find what you are looking for then please speak to your child's class teacher or alternatively you can email me: send@portsdown.portsmouth.sch.uk

  • Portsmouth Local Offer Portsmouth Local Offer is to help you find what is available in the area for those with special educational needs or disabilities (ages 0-25) and how to access a variety of services. These range from health, social care and education to short breaks, leisure facilities, support groups and voluntary groups.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Report 2022-2023

SEND and Inclusion Policy

Meet the Inclusion Team

Health & Well-being at Portsdown

Portsmouth's Local Offer

A parent's guide to SEN Support in schools

 

Useful Links and Information

  • SEND Explained Government Guidance for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND and high needs
  • Portsmouth Parent Voice Support, information and guidance for parents and carers. Monthly newsletters provide up to date information and guidance for parents.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Newsletter

CAMHS Healthy Minds newsletters for parents.  The current topics are about building resilience, anger management and the effects of playing video games on children and young people.  

If you would like a printed copy please speak to Mrs Thomas (Inclusion Manager/SENCO).  

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