Contact SENCO

The following are the main contacts for Special Educational Needs and Disability at St Mary Magdalen R.C. Primary School:

• Mr. L Duncan is the Head Teacher
• Mrs. T. Blunt is our designated SEND Governor:
• Mrs D Jubb is our designated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)

.  It is the SENCO’s job to:

1. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy
2. Liaise with the relevant Designated Teacher where a looked after pupil has SEN
3. Advise teachers on using a graduated approach to providing SEN support
4. Advise on the deployment of the school’s delegated budget and other resources to meet the pupil’s needs effectively
5. Liaise with parents/carers of pupils with SEN
6. Liaise with and be a key point of contact for external agencies
7. Ensure that the school keeps the records of all SEN pupils up to date
8. Work with the head teacher and school governors to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements by phoning the school on 0191581 3055 or sending an email to: seahamstmary@durhamlearning.net

If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.