At Hillside First School, we are committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible progress for all of our pupils whatever their needs or abilities. If you have any questions about your child's needs please contact our Inclusion team, either by ringing the school office on 01202 822737 or emailing office@hillsidefirstschool.org

Our Inclusion Team:        

Mrs Clare Corrie	Mrs Heather Harris
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCO)	Inclusion Leader and Family Liaison Officer

What does the term Special Educational Needs (SEND) Mean?

The school follows the statutory guidance contained in the SEN Code of Practice 0-25 years, January 2015.  The Code of Practice explains that;

A child has special educational needs if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for them.

A child has a learning difficulty or disability if they have significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of others of the same age, or has a disability which prevents or hinders them from making use of the educational facilities provided for children of the same age in schools.