Support
This parent information hub has been designed to share with you some helpful tips and advice for you to support your child during their time at our school. There are also useful links for you to websites where you can find further information and guidance.
Learning Support
We have built up a bank of helpful advice and resources to support you and your son/daughter with their learning.If you need further support or would like to discuss your child's needs then please contact our SENCo, Mrs Davies at: daviesa@oha.swecet.org
Supporting safeguarding
Further information and guidance on supporting your child in relations to safeguarding and/or pastoral concerns can be found on the Safeguarding tab of our website.
If you have a particular safeguarding concern then please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mr Taylor at: taylorl@oha.swecet.org
Dyslexia or Other Literacy Difficulties
Tips for parents of students with Dyslexia or Other Literacy Difficulties
Where to find more help and guidance:
- British Dyslexia Association
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
- NHS guidance
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/living-with/
- Dyslexia Assist
https://www.dyslexia-assist.org.uk/
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Tips for parents of students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Where to find more help and guidance:
- Speech Works Service
https://www.speechworksservices.co.uk/resources/
- Thurrock Councilhttps://www.thurrock.gov.uk/speech-language-and-communication-support-at-school/school-aged-children
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Tips for parents of students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Where to find more help and guidance:
- National Autistic Societyhttps://www.autism.org.uk/
- NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/
- Ambitious about Autismhttps://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
Access Arrangements for exams
Tips for parents of students who have Access Arrangements for their exams
Where to find more help and guidance:
- JCQ websitehttps://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/access-arrangements-and-special-consideration/
- The British Dyslexia Association – https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/educators/what-do-i-need-to-know/exam-access-arrangements
Stress and Anxiety in Secondary Aged Children
Tips for parents – Stress and Anxiety in secondary aged children
Where to find more help and guidance:
- NHS websitehttps://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/anxiety-disorders-in-children/
- MINDhttps://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/
- Relatehttps://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-family-life-and-parenting/parenting-teenagers/mental-health/teen-anxiety
- Young Mindshttps://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/mental-health-conditions/anxiety/