SEND at Thames Ditton Infant School

At Thames Ditton Infant School, we are committed to ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their full potential. We value all children as individuals and strive to provide an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

Mrs Monika Dennemont

📧 office@thames-ditton-infant.surrey.sch.uk

📞 School office: 0208 398 5842

How we support children with SEND

We support children in a variety of ways, depending on their individual needs. This may include:

• High-quality teaching adapted in the classroom
• Small group or individual interventions
• Support from trained teaching assistants
• Personalised learning plans
• Advice from external professionals (e.g. speech and language therapists, educational psychologists)

We follow a graduated approach of Assess – Plan – Do – Review to ensure support is effective and regularly monitored.

How we identify needs

Children may be identified as having SEND through:

• Ongoing teacher assessment
• Discussions with parents
• Information from previous settings
• Specialist assessments where appropriate

We work closely with families throughout this process.

Working with parents

We believe that strong partnerships with parents are essential. We will:

• Keep you informed about your child’s progress
• Involve you in planning support
• Meet with you regularly to review progress

External support

Where needed, we work with a range of external agencies, including:

• Educational Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Health professionals

SEND Information Report 

For full details about how we support pupils with SEND, please read our SEND information report below.

Additional resources

You can also find additional resources and support through the Surrey Local Offer, an online hub for families of children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs or disabilities.