“Our inclusive St Faith’s family strives to enable all to achieve their full potential and inspire a community of hope and friendship. We seek excellence by ensuring a safe, respectful and flourishing learning community, where differences are celebrated and our genuine love and high expectations make a difference to all.” “Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” (Oscar Romero)
External advice and Professionals used in the school
Which professionals do we use for specialist advice?
- Currently, Lincolnshire County Council do not have any Educational Psychologists. However, the school is able to access private EP’s (budget dependable).
- The Specialist Teaching Team are available to carry out assessments of learning needs (this is a ‘buy in’ service).
- The school can make referrals Speech and Language Therapy (SALT).
- Mrs Adele Sheriff (from the Working Together Team) works with staff to help them support children with Autism or Social Communication difficulties. Adele may also come into school to carry out observations on pupils (parental consent is always sought).
- BOSS (Behavioural Support Services) are able to offer support for children with behavioural needs. They also provide training sessions for staff.
- Mrs Palmer regularly consults with medical professionals, including Specialist Nurse Trainers, to support Health Care Plans in school for children with specific medical needs.
- School can access support from the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Team (CAMHS) along with Healthy Minds.
- School can also make referrals for counselling through Lincoln Centre of Grief and Loss (LCGL).
- Sensory Education Support Team
- St Francis outreach support