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Frequently asked questions.
1. Who does Chilworth look after?
Chilworth House School caters for children who primarily have complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. This may include difficulties related to, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, specific learning difficulties and Asperger’s Syndrome.
2. What is a statement of Special Educational Need?
A statement of special educational needs (SEN) sets out your child's needs and the help they should have. It is reviewed annually to ensure that any extra support given continues to meet your child's needs.
3. Will you be able to cater for my child's needs?
Pupils at Chilworth House School are taught in small classes of about 6 pupils. Each class has 1 teacher and 1 or 2 teaching assistants. The curriculum has been designed to meet the individual needs of our pupils in a stimulating and motivating way. Most of our pupils require specific support for their literacy and social skills. We use a structured literacy programme with pupils taught individually or in pairs at the right level. Our Swallow curriculum underpins everything we do in school and works on developing areas such as listening, manners, managing feelings. All lessons are individualised for all pupils. Pupils are set individual targets in all areas of the curriculum. Pupils will also have an individual Care and Education Plan and an Individual Behaviour Management Plan. Staff have a wealth of experience and qualifications in teaching and caring for pupils with special educational needs.
4. Who do I need to call to arrange a visit to the school?
A school visit can be arranged by contacting the school office.
5. Will I be involved in my child's education?
Parents are informed about what their child will be learning about each term, with suggested activities you could complete at home with your child.
6. How do I make a complaint about your school?
Parents/carers who are unhappy about any aspect of their child’s education or experience at the school should make an appointment to see the Headteacher. The Headteacher will discuss the complaint with parents/carers and involve other staff where appropriate. Any complaint will be properly, sensitively and carefully investigated by the Headteacher according to the procedures described within ‘The Complaints Policy’.
7. Can I speak to someone informally about my child?
The school is here for you and your child, and we want to hear your views and your ideas, you can contact any member of staff. We operate a Home/School Diary system. We write daily about how your child’s day has been and ask parents/carers to write daily too. You are also encouraged to communicate regularly by phone/text/email with the Care Team and other staff.
8. When are your school's open day/sports day/parents evening?
Dates for our open and sports days can be found on our school calendar. Further information is shared through our termly newsletters.
9. How does the admissions process work?
Children are referred to Chilworth House School as possible admissions via the Psychological Services, or delegated representative, of the Local Education Department. Further details can be found in our ‘Referrals and Admissions’ policy.
10. I have been called to a review meeting. What will happen and who else will be present?
A post admission review will be held after 6-8 weeks of placement, this will be to formulate an Individual Care and Education Plan as well as an Individual Behaviour Management Plan. Parents/carers and local authority representatives are invited to attend. An Annual Review will be set following the post admission review. An Annual Review is held to review the child’s Statement of Educational Needs and all parents/carers are requested to attend.
