At St John's we want to make sure that children are happy, secure and successful. Sometimes children or their families need extra help to make sure of this. There is a team of adults in school who organise and provide additional support for parents, carers and children.

Mrs Cole SENDCo for EYFS and KS1

Mrs Tierney : SENDCo for KS2

Mrs Cole and Mrs Tierney are our SENDCos.  They are responsible for coaching teachers in key strategies to enable progress and success for our SEND children. They assist the class teachers with their provision maps, ensuring the SEND provision in classes is of a high quality, write EHC Plans, and screens and assess SEND children. They can be contacted via the school office.

Mrs Chevalier: Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Personal Development

Mrs Chevalier supports the behaviour and personal development of our pupils, including the implementation of behaviour strategies that maximise the learning opportunities of all pupils.  Mrs Chevalier supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health.  Mrs Chevalier is also the designated LAC (Looked After Child) Teacher for the school.

Mrs Buckett: EAL (English as an Additional Language) Specialist

Mrs Buckett supports EAL children in personalising their learning either by 1-1 or in small group support. She supports the children to become independent, co-operative and collaborative learners, giving them key strategies to use in class to help them succeed with their learning in school.

Miss Joslin: Family Liaison Officer

Emily provides lots of support for families and children and can help you to access local services such as children's centres, Early Help, parenting courses and be a listening ear. Emily is at the school gate at the beginning and end of the day, so please talk to her if you would like any support.