Ellis Guilford’s SEND Information Report is a parent-friendly guide which gives parents and carers further information about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision at Ellis Guilford School. You can find it at the bottom of the page under Policies & Reports.

At Ellis Guilford School (EGS) we believe every teacher is a teacher of SEND. Seating plans are printed and kept within the EGS Teacher Planner. 

Seating plans are annotated to indicate the strategies being used to support pupils, and make use of the following:

• Individual Learning Plan specific strategies e.g. Text in size 14 font
• Support required with PROUD
• Specific support required identified from marking
• Progress data
• Literacy supporting strategies

We also strive to use a range of techniques to ensure progress for all. The 10 universal strategies are suitable for all pupils, and are used in all lessons despite the specific strategies (above) that may be used for specific pupils.

All lessons will include:

1. Pause and wait thinking time
2. All resources on a cream background e.g. Knowledge Organisers, PowerPoint
3. Clutter free classrooms – The front of all classrooms will be clear
4. Seating position to maximise learning
5. Learning buddy system for support
6. Learning Objective, date and key notes written clearly on whiteboard
7. Targeted questioning by the teacher
8. Annotated seating plans that outline personal learning strengths of the pupils
9. Key PowerPoint slides or information sheets printed for pupils when helpful
10. PowerPoint slides to avoid ‘text’ overload and text to be a readable size

For additional information please do not hesitate to contact our SEND team.

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Information for Parents/Carers

Where can I find the ‘Local Offer’?

The Nottingham City Local Offer describes what help, support and services are available for young people and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families in Nottingham City. You can find a link to the Local Offer on the Nottingham City Council website or by visiting the ‘Ask Lion’ website – Nottingham’s online database of activities and support in the Nottingham area.

Parenting Interventions & Workshops

Nottingham City Council’s Parenting Team offer a range of parenting interventions and workshops for parents/carers of 8 to 18 year olds. Please speak with the SEND Team if you wish to be referred for one of the programmes. You can also find out more information by contacting the Families Hub Service in your local area who will be able to advise you.

• The Nottingham City Local Offer for children and young people with SEND
• The Nottingham City Local Offer for children and young people with Behavioural, Emotional or Mental Health Needs
• The Graduated Approach to Support for Children with SEND
• Support in Nottinghamshire for Young People and Children with SEND

Policies & Reports