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Additional Needs Team

Additional Needs Team
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The Additional Needs Team is part of Local Authority Inclusion Services.
The team provides outreach advice for Primary and High Schools to support the inclusion of pupils with additional needs in relation to Cognition and Learning and communication difficulties (autistic spectrum disorders).
The team is made up of 3 teachers and one Teaching Assistant.
Contact Details
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Organiser
- Lesley Harris
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Job Title/Position
- Team manager
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Organiser Address
- 3 Knowsley Place, Duke Street, Bury BL9 0EJ
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Telephone Number
- 0161 253 6430
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Secondary Telephone Number
- 0161 253 6416
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Email Address
- additionalneedsteam@bury.gov.uk
Location
Local Offer
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SEN Provision Type
- Targeted
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Details
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The team uses a consultation approach to support the inclusion of pupils with additional needs in relation to cognition and learning and communication difficulties (autistic spectrum disorders). Consultations are used to support school staff to identify needs, to devise appropriate strategies and approaches to meet needs, to provide bespoke CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and to review special educational provision in place. The Additional Needs Team offers a helpline for Sencos and co-ordinates Senco network meetings.
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Age Bands
- 16-25 years 11-15 years 6-10 years 0-5 years
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Core Response Approved?
- Yes
Notes
Referral Notes
Referrals are submitted by school Senco

Service Information
Suitable for ages:
Coverages:
Bury & Local Area
Target Audiences:
Primary and Secondary School Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (Sencos), teachers and teaching assistants
Support Groups:
Learning difficulties, Communication impairment
Referral Required?:
Referral Notes:
<p target="_blank">Referrals are submitted by school Senco</p>
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Last updated 25 February 2022