SEND
At Eaves Primary School we strive to support all children to enable them to achieve at school. In order to do this many steps are taken to support them through their learning journey. Quality teaching is vital; however for some children there are occasions when further positive support may be needed to help them to achieve their targets.
The Children and Families Bill which came into force in 2014 requires Local Authorities to publish and keep under review information from services that expect to be available for children and young people with SEND aged 0-25, this is known as “The Local Offer”. The purpose of the local offer is to enable parents and young people to see more clearly what services are available in their area and how to access them. The offer will include provision from birth to 25, across education, health and social care. This involves working with children and young people, parents and carers, and local services including schools, colleges, health and social care agencies.
Please follow the link below to find out more information regarding the local offer within St Helens:
SEND (sthelens.gov.uk)
Our SENCO is Mrs R Bowles.
Local Agency Support and Guidance
Here at Eaves we will work closely with parents and other agencies, providing effective support for school and at home. We are lucky to have excellent links with a number of highly effective agencies who come into school working with pupils and parents.
Below are lists of agencies that come into school supporting both children and parents. You will find additional information on their websites (addresses below) and further services they provide.
Please see the links below for further information:
St Helens Family Information Directory | SEND Information Hub
St Helens Family Information Directory | St Helens IASS
Speech and Language Therapy - Children :: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Therapy Service :: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Support and Information Online
Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can find a wide range of helpful information online. The GOV.UK SEND pages explain education, health and care (EHC) plans, legal rights, and national guidance. Additional support and advice can be found through organisations such as the NHS (for health-related information), IPSEA (for independent legal advice on SEND), and well-known charities that offer practical guidance and resources for families. These websites can help you understand options, access support, and make informed decisions for your child.
(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice
Understanding autism | Ambitious about Autism
Neuroinclusive Education Network
Local Updates:
Please click the link below to be directed to the full Listen 4 Change Newsletter for Autumn 2026.
Please click the link below to be directed to the full ADDSolutions Newsletter for Autumn 2026.
Listen 4 Change is the name of your Parent Carer Forum. They are a group of volunteer parent carers who work with the Local Authority, NHS Integrated Care Board, education, health and other service providers to make sure the services that they plan and deliver meet the needs of children and young people with SEND and their families.
Listen 4 Change is an active forum with passionate and committed members who want to work with local service providers to ensure they meet the needs of local families. They are supported by Contact, are part of NNPCF and have strong links with local parent carer support and play groups and a range of other organisations supporting local families.
Contact the team at: https://listen4change.uk/
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network aims to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children, young people and their families through a social model of learning and support. Providing engaging and accessible learning opportunities, that encourages and equips those who access, to better recognise, understand and meet the individual needs of their family.
Contact the team at: Contact us - Addvanced 2025
Need some support or guidance?
St Helens IASS is a statutory service providing information, advice and support on matters relating to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The service is offered to children and young people with SEND, and their parents/carers.
St Helens IASS provides free, confidential, impartial advice and helps parents play an active and informed role in their child’s education.
Contact Details
Team Manager: Beverley Ellis
Case Worker: Joanne Taylor
Telephone: 01744 673428
Email: IASS@sthelens.gov.uk
Referral: Not required. Parents can contact the service directly or self-refer.