Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best people to talk to in this school about my child’s difficulties with learning/ Special Educational Needs or disability (SEND)? How can I let the school know I am concerned about my child’s progress in school? How will the school let me know if they have any concerns about my child’s learning in school? How is extra support allocated to children and how do they move between the different levels? Who are the other people providing services to children with a SEN in this school? How are the teachers at Chestnuts helped to work with children with an SEND and what training do they have? How will the teaching be adapted for my child with SEND? How will we measure the progress of your child in school? What support do we have for you as a parent of child with an SEND? How is Chestnuts accessible to children with SEND? How will we support your child when they are leaving this school? OR moving on to another class?