Agency or Service

Who they work with

How school can contact them

Pupil and School Support (PSS)

Pupil and School Support (PSS) Children who are working below the levels expected for their age. Staff in school to offer support, advice and training.

Schools have an allocated PSS teacher who visits regularly. Parent has to sign referral form.

Communication and Autism Team (CAT)

Children who already have a diagnosis of Autism or communication difficulties. Children who are being assessed for Autism or communication difficulties.

Schools have an allocated worker who they will contact. Parent has to sign referral form.

Educational Psychology Service (EPS)

Special School Outreach Support

Children with complex needs. An Educational Psychologist will always be involved with a child who is referred for an Education, Health and Care Plan. (Formerly Statement of SEN)

SSOS providers will work collaboratively with education staff to support the learning goals of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Schools have an allocated worker who they will contact. Parent has to sign referral form

SSOS providers will offer additional specialist expertise to educational settings requesting support

School nurse

Children with medical needs

Can be contacted via school. Parent has to sign referral form.

Speech and Language Therapist

Supporting children with speech and language difficulties.

Referral can be made through school. Parent has to sign referral form.

Independent Speech and Language Therapist

In school we also have an independent speech therapist who works with individual children and small groups of children to develop their speech, language and understanding. Her name is Karen Green. She works ½ day per week

In school we will ask you to complete a consent form if we would like Karen Green to see your child in school. We ask permission at the beginning of Reception for Karen to baseline the language and understanding of all pupils in Reception.

Forward Thinking Birmingham

Children with anxiety, depression, post- traumatic stress disorder, eating disorder, OCD

Single point of access referral. Can be made by G.P. or school or family. Parental conse

Physical Disability Service

Children with physical difficulties which impact on their access in the school setting.

Schools have an allocated worker who they will contact. Parent has to sign referral form

Occupational Therapy

Children or young people with physical difficulties that require a specialist approach to develop their fine and/or gross motor skills.

Contact the SENCO who can then arrange for a referral to the community paediatrician

Behaviour Support Service (City of Birmingham School)

Children with emotional, social or mental health difficulties that impact on their behaviour in school.

Schools have an allocated worker who they will contact. Parent has to sign referral form.

Independent Child Psychotherapist

We have an independent Child Psychologist- Maria Powell. She works with children or young people with complex needs

In school we will ask you to complete a consent form if we would like Maria to see your child in school.

Special Educational Needs

Parent Partnership Service The Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service provides advice and information to parents and pupils in Birmingham. This information is designed to explain Special Educational Needs procedures, to help you understand the law and procedures that affect you and your child, and to provide information on other issues that may be useful.

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Email Address: SENDIASS@birmingham.gov.uk Telephone Number: 0121 303 5004