Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion

Crofton Hammond is a two form, mainstream Junior School and is committed to SEND (special educational needs and disability) and inclusivity. We strive for the fullest development of each individual on all areas of school life, social, moral, intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional. SEND provision is made for those children who are experiencing difficulties as defined in the current Code of Practice and SEND documentation.

Our SENCO is Mr Andy Loneragan. He can be contacted via the SENCO inbox at senco@croftonhammond-jun.hants.sch.uk, appointments can be made at the school office or on 01329 664451.

The documents below provide information about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Crofton Hammond Junior School.

You can find out more about the Hampshire Local Offer at their website (click here).

Hampshire SEN service www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/specialneeds/contacts
The Hampshire SEN Service is dedicated to supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The SEN Service help line for parents is open from 9.15am to 4.45pm, Monday to Thursday and 9.15am to 4.15pm on Friday. Please contact them on 01329 316165 or alternatively email the appropriate team for your area of Hampshire – fareham.gosport.sen@hants.gov.uk.

SENDIASS

www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/about-us
SENDIASS stands for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Information Advice & Support Service. Hampshire SENDIASS offer accurate, up to date and impartial resources and information about the law on special educational needs and disability. This covers:

Education, health and social care
National and local policy
The Local Offer
Your rights and choices
Your opportunities to participate
Where you can find help and advice
How you can access support

HCC Educational Psychologist www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/educationalpsychology/contactus
If you have concerns about your child, please contact the school in the first instance. The EP service can provide additional advice and signposting. The telephone contact line is available to all parents and carers the contact telephone number is 023 9244 1496. Lines are open from Tuesday 3-4.30pm and Thursday 9.30-11am.

EHCP
If your child has an Educational, health, care plan all the information is contained on the Hampshire Hub.
Login into Hampshire Education, Health and Care Hub. Below are some links to support parents in navigating the EHC Hub.

Parent support – EHC Hub – Account registration
Parent support – How to contribute ahead of a review meeting
Parent Support – How to contribute to a request for assessment

SEND Information Report 2026