SEND
Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities
We have held a parents consultation in October 2023 to review and evaluate the accessibility policy and how Coppice could further promote equality of opportunity for children with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities and provide equal opportunities for all regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religions or beliefs, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity.
The staff and governors at Coppice recognise that all children have particular needs because all children are individuals who learn at their own pace.
The school has a policy on how we identify children with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND). A Person-Centred Plan (PCP) that is unique to each child is developed termly, with outcomes and actions and strategies that will be used to help them meet their outcomes. Sometimes a child may be supported either as an individual or as part of a small group on a targeted intervention to help support the identified outcomes. Each year group has a plan to show the provision made for all the children.
Coppice is fortunate in having a number of experienced, qualified and caring support staff who work with children as individuals or in smaller groups to help meet targets in PCPs.
Termly meetings between parents, support staff, class teacher and SENDCo provide an opportunity to measure a child’s progress against targets set in their PCP. When necessary, professionals from other services who have worked with the child may also attend these meetings to offer valued advice.
School regularly works with the Quality Education Support Team (QEST), the Educational Psychology Service and Medical Services.
Coppice is a modern single storey building with special parking and toileting facilities. There are ramps to all doors and we are able to admit children with SEND, including those with physical disability, providing we can meet the child’s need.
SENDCo – Mr A Hulmes
SEND Governor – Mrs F Swift
Policies and Documents
This area will show all documents uploaded to the /docs/SEND folder.
Documents in folders containing the word 'letter' or 'minute' are listed in the order they were uploaded, most recent upload at the top. Otherwise, documents are listed alphabetically.
Supporting Transition For Vulnerable Children
Oldham Council | Local Authority
Oldham Council Inclusion Policy
Oldham Council Children And Young People With Special Educational Needs And Disabilities Local Offer
Local Offer Leaflet.pdfOldham Council SEND Written Statement of Action (WSOA)
Oldham Council Reports, strategies, values, codes of practice (SEND)
Family Information Services School Holidays Calendar
https://www.point-send.co.uk
https://www.point-send.co.uk/Pages/Category/oldham-sendiass
Summary of conversations with parents and carers (September 2023) identified some of the strengths of the SEND provision at Coppice:
- “The school supports my child with their learning”
- “The communication is good”
- “The teachers are caring and they support my child” “The teachers know what (my child) needs. They know how to help (them)”
- “They are good. They help (my child) learn”
- “My child likes to come to school”
- “They (child) likes to go to clubs after school, to do things after school”
- “(My child) likes the teachers. They help (them) to play and to learn things”
- “The teachers tell me things I can help with at home, how (they) are learning”
- “The teacher tells me about help for (my child)”
- “The teachers talk to me and I can ask questions and get help”
Conversations with pupils (September 2023) identified some of the strengths of the SEND provision at Coppice:
- “My teacher help me with things I don’t know”
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“I like my teachers they help me”
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“I like (to do) things on my own sometimes. I like to be with my friends, they help me”
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“My teacher shows me and I can do it on my own”
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“I like working with the adults in class, I ask them to help me and understand”
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“I like to use the (equipment). It helps me see what to do”
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“I like to be outside. I like Forest School it’s fun”
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“Lunch is good. I see my friends”
Bounce Forward Raising Resilience- Free Parents Online Course
https://bounceforward.com/bounce-forward-raising-resilience-oldham-open/
Course Overview
Session 1: Optimism during uncertainty
This session explores the link between what we think, how we feel, and how we behave. Flexible and realistic thinking lies at the heart of resilience: it enables us to do the ‘right’ thing at the right time, so we achieve the best possible outcome.
Session 2: Developing the mental muscle
Helping children gain more control over how they feel and behave. Reframing unhelpful choices, and developing empathy for self and others so they can navigate uncertainty and learn to fail well.
Session 3: Compassionate communication
Effective communication is essential as our children move into adolescence. We can find ourselves in cycles of nagging and bickering and focusing on the ‘big’ conversations, and with it, we become disconnected. Resilience and compassion are the keys to staying connected.
Session 4: Mindsets and Energy
Nurturing and developing a growth mindset in our children. Understanding the psychological link between energy, emotions and behaviour.
Session 5: Parenting to strengths
the sensory room flyer 2019.pdf
List of services and activities available in Oldham for Children and Adults
| SERVICE | AGE
RANGE |
EMAIL/
CONTACT |
DAYS/
TIMES |
COST IF KNOWN |
| Ability Thai Boxing
Mahdlo Youth Zone, Egerton Street, Oldham OL1 3SE
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From 13 to 25 years old | 0161 770 4864 or 0161 770 3676 | A weekly fitness session | £2.50 |
| Ability Wheelz Cycling Centre
Alexandra Park, Kings Road, Greater Manchester OL8 2BH
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From 5 to 11 years old | Kevin Lanham
07703468294 |
Tuesday 10am – 3pm, Wednesday 10am -3pm, Friday 10am-3pm, Sunday 11am-3pm, Wednesday Evening Sessions available 3pm – 7pm throughout the summer. | |
| Adventure Based Learning
1 Tanner’s Mill, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7NH
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From 7 to 70 years old | Mark Hilton
0145 787 1617 |
Varies (sometimes free). | |
| AJ Academy
839 Moston Lane, Moston,Manchester, M40 5RT AJ’s Academy is an exceptionally different, independent service for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities. We are a professionally trained and competent service providing individuals with an excellent array of activities and opportunities. Our service is stimulating, challenging and exciting, but most of all fun!
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Kimberley Heaton, Manager, 01612226011
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Open Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday 10:30am – 3:30pm | ||
| Alexandra Junior Parkrun
Alexandra Park, Kings Road, Oldham OL8 2BH
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From 4 to 14 years old | Every Sunday at 9.00am | ||
| Ambitions
All Nations Church OL1 3SE. |
Contact Jonathon Griffiths Barnes 07977075998
Jonathon.ambitions@hotmail.co.uk www.ambitionsoldham.co.uk
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Monday Social Club 11am-3pm | Cost £15 incl 2 course lunch and activities.
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| Ambitions Disco
Three Crowns Pub, 1-3 Manchester Street OL1 1LE Wide range of individuals attend with varying needs, individuals with complex needs would require support to maintain their safety and wellbeing.
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From 18 to 70 years old | Jonathan Griffiths-Barnes
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Thursday’s 6-10pm, Sunday’s 12 noon-4pm | Small cost per week – contact Ambitions for details
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| Autism Friendly Cinema Screenings | Cineworld
Odeon Showcase Vue |
All times, dates, contact details, films and cinema locations can be checked on the dimensions website | Discounted Cinema Card for Carer to go FREE. | |
| Autism Friendly Monthly Activities at Manchester Museum
The Manchester Museum The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
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5 – 16 years | Victoria Grant
0161 306 1779 |
FREE activity
Parent/carer must stay, siblings are also welcome |
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| Autism Youth Club
New Bridge School, Roman Road, Hollinwood Lancs OL8 3PH
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Children and young people under 26 | 0161 770 8614 (Monday and Thursday only)
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Open Monday’s and Thursday’s 6pm to 8.15pm Open all year apart from Bank Holiday and Christmas period | |
| Barrier Breakers
Youth Council Offices Room 222, The Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham OL1 1UL
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From 11 to 21 years old | Dayna Brannick
0161 770 4288 0161 770 3116 |
Monday evenings 6pm to 8pm | |
| Blue Badge Department
The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DZ
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over 18 | Jane Hanna
0161 770 4242 |
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| Caremark Oldham – Social Activities
Unit 7a – Ground Floor, County End Business Centre, Jackson Street, Springhead, Oldham OL4 4TZ
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Any age | Carol Liaster
0161 627 0891 |
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| Cerebral Palsy Football (Chaddy Park Juniors)
Oldham Academy North, Broadway, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BF |
From 3 to 16 years old | Jason@Chaddypark.co.uk | Sunday’s 10am to 12pm (every two weeks) | |
| Choice Support & Transport
Viking House 449 Middleton Road, OL9 9LB
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over 18 | Contact Keith – 07944 810 883 or 0161 628 0477
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| DIY Lego
The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DZ
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From 5 to 12 years old | Debbie
0161 770 4786 |
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| Extreme Air Oldham
Unit 1 B, Alexandra Retail Park, Park Road, Oldham, OL8 1DB |
Any age | 0161 622 3733
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Evening, Afternoon, Morning | |
| Funky Fitness and Fun
Boarshurst Bandclub Greenbridge Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7EW
Supports individuals with LD, Autism and some physical disabilities. Support provided includes fitness sessions, healthy eating, and personal safety awareness and craft activities. |
over 18 | Carita Smith 07706 709 492
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9.30am – 3.30pm every Tuesday and Friday | Cost around £45 per day
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| Gateway
Social club based at Rock St Resource centre Social group individuals with LD, autism and other needs. |
Weds eve 7pm-9pm | Nominal cost per week
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| Heathbank (Scope)
Day provision for individuals with complex physical and learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs
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£45 per day including freshly prepared lunch
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| Heyside FC – Ability Counts and Disability Football Mash Up Sessions
Crompton House School Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HS
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10 upwards | Mark Senior
0776 495 328 |
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| Holiday Homes Trust
Gilwell Park, Chingford, London, E4 7QW |
Any age | 020 8433 7290 or 020 8433 7291
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| Hydrotherapy Outreach Service
Bridge College Openshaw Campus, Whitworth Street, Manchester, M11 2GR
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Any age | Karien Van Elk
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45 minutes slots are available: 3.30pm, 4.15pm and 5.00pm | |
| JIGSAW Youth Club
The Honeywell Centre Hadfield Street, Oldham, Hathershaw, OL8 3BP
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From 5 to 11 years old | Martin Vose
0161 785 5176 |
Monday, 6-8pm | |
| Link Centre Social Groups in conjunction with Oldham Disability Art Forum
The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, Oldham
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over 16 | Myra Wyers
0161 626 5303 or 0161 770 4786 |
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| Mahdlo Youth Zone
Mahdlo Youth Zone Egerton Street, Oldham OL1 3SE
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From 8 to 19 years old, or 25 with a disability | Amy Taylor
0161 624 0111 |
Open 7 days a week. A range of sessions are available through the week | |
| New Bridge Horizons
New Bridge Horizons 1 Medtia Square, Phoenix Street, Oldham, OL1 1AN
Post 19 provision provide by New Bridge Group, available for individuals with a wide range of needs from 19-25. Individuals have opportunity to access community and activities within the base. Timetable available on request. |
From 19 to 25 years old | John Holland
0161 883 2403 |
Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm The service is open 50 weeks a year | Starts at £52.50 per day for 6 hrs, additional cost for 1-1, feeding and personal care support
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| Oldham Active
Various locations |
Any age | 0161 207 7000
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| Oldham Phab Club
The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, Oldham Oldham Phab Club
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Any age | please contact Link for details
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There is a small Charge | |
| OPAL
based at Millennium Centre. Support for individuals with LD and other needs. Very flexible services “My day, My way”. Opportunities to access crafts, IT, cooking, films, access to community and other activities. Additional groups also run some evenings and advocacy is available if needed.
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Contact Cath Rafferty 0161 633 5544
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Cost £55 per day. 27.50 per half day or £9.00 per hour
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| Pathways to Opportunities
3 Bentley St Chadderton. Behind Chadderton Town Hall.
Support individuals with LD, Autism, complex physical needs, and offer support in community as well as from base. Individuals have opportunity to access activities in the base eg computers, music sessions, crafts, cooking. Also accessing local community swimming, leisure activities and shopping. |
0161 652 6466 contact Lila or Vicki.
info@pathways-to-opportunities.co.uk
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Service open 7 days a week
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Cost from £50 per day dependent on level of need, 1-1 support 15.00 ph
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| Pure Innovations
Boathouse Café Individuals with an LD or autism. Individuals have an opportunity to explore all aspects of working in a café including snack and drink preparation, stock rotation and ordering, customer services, cleaning and health and safety tasks. Support provided as required to meet needs. Individuals also have the opportunity to access other provisions within Pure Innovations Group. |
0161 628 8224 Joe Williams 07703 887 466
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Cost £44 per day 1-1 13.50 ph
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| Pure Innovations (Middleton)
Wide range of activities and opportunities in local area including luncheon clubs, community shops, social activities etc.
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Contact Diane Barnes 0161 643 8146
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Cost £44.00 per day
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| Selecta Day Service for Vulnerable Adults
The Canon George Community Hall Chapel Road, Hollinwood, Oldham OL8 4QQ
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Selecta is staffed by highly skilled and experienced staff with language skills in Pushto/Urdu and Punjabi. Mrs Shagufta Khan 07866791238 selecta@gmx.co.uk
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Tuesday to Friday 9am to 3pm Female only on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mixed male and female group on Tuesdays. | Cost £45 per day or £10 per hour
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| Shaw Centre in Harpurhey Manchester
Day provision, access to local community and various activities. Cost of activities and lunch paid via personal finances.
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Nicola Whitehead
nicola.whitehead@theshawcentre.org.uk
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Cost of £29 per day plus activities and lunch at nominal cost, visits welcome and trial day available on request. | ||
| The Terence O’Grady Club (For Adults with a Learning Disability)
St Anne’s ARLFC Higginshaw Road Oldham OL1 3JY
Social club for adults with a Learning Disability |
over 16 | Phill Webber
0161 620 7986 or 07972501837 http://www.terenceogradyclub.co.uk Leader Carole Kindon – 07780778810 Evening/Weekend Leader Carol Stacey – 07989423597 Evening/Weekend |
Tuesday evenings from 19.00 to 21.00 | Nominal cost per week
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| Transport For Sick Children
Suite 338 SBIC Broadstone Mill Broadstone Road Reddish SK5 7DL
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Children under 18 | Anna Burns
0161 443 4122 |
Evening, Afternoon, Morning | |
| V.I. Bees
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Any age | Ruth Walmsley
07780 466 410 |
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| Vestacare Oakdene Day Centre
1067 Rochdale Road, Blackley, Manchester M9 8AJ
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18 to 45 years | Dianne Newell
0161 220 5840 |
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| Visual Impaired Youth Group
The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, Oldham |
From 11 to 18 years old | Keryn Green
0161 770 3110 |
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| Waves – Slaithwaite
Day provision with wide range of activities including work experience, basic skills, independence skills and a variety of social activities.
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Contact Rachel Essen 01484 769 734
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| Wellbeing Service–
various work based projects across area Grassroots Failsworth – Allotments. Chadderton Park Garden Centre – woodwork, gardening, crafts etc. Support provided to a individuals with LD, autism and physical care needs Work based activity to work on employment skills and team work, Individuals have opportunity to work alongside others on practical skills. |
£43.05 per day, £25.00 half day
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| Wheelchair Football
New Bridge School Roman Road Hollinwood OL8 3PH
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From 7 to 18 years old | 0161 883 2401
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| Youth Council Champions
Oldham Youth Council Offices Room 222, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham OL1 1UL
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11 – 21 years | Chris Lewis
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Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm |