At our school we will provide all pupils with access to a broad and balanced curriculum. We are committed to making sure all our pupils have the chance to thrive and supporting them to meet their full potential. We are focused on creating an inclusive environment, where provision is tailored to the needs and abilities of all pupils, no matter how varied. We will achieve this by making reasonable adjustments to teaching, the curriculum and the school environment to make sure that pupils with SEND are included in all aspects of school life.

Mrs King is the special educational needs and/ or disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) for the school. She can be contacted through the school office, phoning 01908 610431 or via office@tickfordpark.org.uk. The information that you can access on this page will give help you to understand how we work with children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities.

At Tickford Park, we have an open-door policy and work collaboratively with all parents. There are also local support services that can be accessed.

Local support services include:

• Milton Keynes Local Offer - a directory of information, support and signposting for children, and young people, with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth to 25 years, their parents and carers, practitioners and professionals.
  
  
• Milton Keynes has Family Centres. These offer a range of services for families from pregnancy, throughout childhood up to the age of 19 years. They support the community with sessions and offer support for adults who may not have children, or whose children may have grown and left home.
  
  
• MK Special Educational Needs and Disability Service (SENDIAS) is a statutory service offering confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with additional needs and their parents/carers. The remit of SENDIAS covers education, health and social care, for children and adults between the ages of 0 - 25.
  
  
• Children and Families Practices (CFPs) are part of Milton Keynes Council’s Children and Families Services. They ensure that children (up to 19 years old) and their families receive the right level of support when they need it most. They will work with families to provide short-term support, which will be tailored to meet individual family needs.
  
  
• CNWL Milton Keynes CAMHS (Central North West London; Milton Keynes, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) provides mental and emotional health specialist services for children and young people up to 18 years old, and their families and carers. 01908 724228 for all new referrals. Existing patients should call 01908 724544 Email: cnw-tr.mkspcamhsspa@nhs.net
  
  
• Service Six specialises in providing mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, and their families. 
  
  
• Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity whose aim is to improve the quality of life for autistic children, young people and adults and their families.