Cranmore & Doulting
Preschool

Our SEND Local Offer

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Our Local offer provides information on the services available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged between 0 to 25 and how to access them. The information and services are for all children and young people with special educational needs that the local authority is responsible for, whether they have Educational, Health and Care (EHC) plans or not.

At Cranmore and Doulting Preschool, We provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child to learn through play, and develop at their own pace. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which helps prepare children for the National Curriculum which begins in Year 1 at primary school. Our themes and planning take into account all the seven areas of learning in order to provide the children with a balanced curriculum.

We are committed to offering a fully inclusive service to meet the needs of every child. We actively include all families and value the positive contribution they make to our Preschool. Our SENCO works closely with both staff and parents to identify if a child needs extra support and if so, plans are put in place to monitor the child’s progress. If you feel like you need more support with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, please get in touch with IPSEA, who are the leading charity in the SEND field. 
 
For further information please read the following policies on our files page under the 'Parents and Guardians' subheading in our menu:

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• Special Educational Needs and Disability policy

• Parental Involvement policy

• Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality policy

• Administering Medicines policy

• The Role of the Key Person and Settling-in policy

• Behaviour Policy

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Click here to visit the Somerset Council's page on the Local Offer

Click here to visit the Somerset Parent Carer Forum for support

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GDPR

All personal information is held securely and in line with the data protection requirements. You will have the option to choose whether your child is included in any images of the Preschool's activities used for e.g. social media or this website. 

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Local Resources and Activities

Support for Families - Frome FIND

Frome’s Family Information Network Directory, an easy to use, and up to date platform for you to find the information you need for your family all in one place.​

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Parenting Resources in the Mendip Area

Health Connections is your GP practice social prescribing and health coaching team. We can support you with your health and wellbeing. You can see a Health Connector for a one-to-one appointment; join one of our groups; use our online directory to find out about support in your area; or find out about training and getting involved in your community.

 

East Cranmore Railway Station

Our beloved local heritage railway station - with steam and coal powered engines, the train station opened in 1855. Pop over for a visit or some food and drinks in their incredible cafe! Cranmore's local PCSOs Will and Louise from Avon and Somerset Police hold community engagement events in the cafe every month or so. 

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The Mendips Rock

Activities for younger children and their families, searchable by age, cost, location and category

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Mental and Physical Health

Urgent help for Mental Health in adults - NHS

Every Mind Matters - Support for Children's Mental Health​​

Local GP Services Directory

NHS Start4Life - resources for Early Years

Tiny Happy People - BBC Resources for Activities and Play

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