SPECIAL EDUCATIONal NEEDS AND DISABILITY (sEND)

At St John The Baptist School we are particularly proud of our inclusive culture. We are committed to meeting the needs of all learners and have high expectations for all children including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Our SEND information report offers more detailed guidance:

SEND Policy and Information Report

Support in School

Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is Mrs H. Maw, who is supported in the inclusion team by Mrs H. Sedgwick, our family support worker and ELSA, and Mrs S. Jackson who is also an ELSA (emotional literacy support assistant).

They can all be contacted through the school office on 020 8977 4114 or by email at office@stjohnshamptonwick.school

Meet the Inclusion Team

Mrs Maw

My name is Mrs Maw. 

I am the SENCO which means I am responsible for ensuring that our provision for children with additional needs is the best it can be. I have been a teacher at St John’s since 2017 and supporting children with special educational needs has always been an area of teaching I am passionate about. 

One of my specialist areas is Dyslexia and I have recently completed the National Award for SEN Coordination. In the inclusion team I am supported by Mrs Sedgwick and Mrs Jackson. Our aim is that our children with additional needs will be supported to experience life in all its fullness both during their time with us and in their future lives in the world. 

Mrs Sedgwick

My name is Mrs Sedgwick.

I am the school's Family Support Worker, which means I am able to support the whole family, if needed. This can be an informal chat over a coffee, if you have any concerns regarding anything to do with your child's life at school. (It's not just the children who might find moving to a new school stressful!) Or it might be working with parents to obtain support from organisations outside of school. Do get in touch via the school reception.      

I am also a qualified ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), which means I am able to support with the emotional development of your child. St John's has an established Nurture Room, where you will find me at lunch times - talking to children who are finding the long break overwhelming or just want a quiet space to be.

Mrs Jackson

My name is Mrs Jackson.


I have been at St John’s since 2019 and am an HLTA (Higher Learning Teaching Assistant) and qualified ELSA. I really enjoy being part of the Inclusion Team helping with EHCP annual reviews and applications. 

I believe in the importance of supporting children to feel safe, secure and happy in order to be constantly learning, growing and developing who they are and what they can do. 

Support in the Community

All Richmond schools are supported by the local authority to ensure that all pupils make the best possible progress in school and are given the greatest chance to meet their potential. Further information and details of the support for young people and their families regarding SEND can be found in the Local Offer managed by Achieving for Children.

CLICK HERE for the AFC Local Offer

SEND Information, Advice and Support (SENDIASS)

The Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) in Kingston and Richmond offers advice and support across a wide range of subjects. This may include help with personal budgets and how to use the Local Offer plus:

These services offer advice to children and young people as well as parents and carers.  

Phone: 0808 1654 527  

Email: info@rksendiass.co.uk 

Website: https://www.rksendiass.co.uk/ 

Richmond Parent Carer Forum

Richmond Parent Carer Forum (PCF) is an independent group run by parents for parents or carers of children/young people (aged 0 – 25 years) who have any form of special educational need or disability. Your child does not need an official diagnosis for you to become a member and we support families of children with any type of additional need including learning difficulties like dyslexia.

We receive funding from the Department for Education and our purpose is to ensure that the voices of parents, children and young people are heard in the planning and implementation of SEND services in Richmond. We can also help you to access services and provide valuable peer support, connecting you with other parents who understand the special joys and challenges of raising a family with additional needs.

Email: Information@richmondpcf.org.uk 

Website: www.richmondpcf.org.uk 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/richmondpcf/