Mrs Whitbread is our SENCO.  Any queries or complaints in respect of SEND should be made via the school office for the attention of Mrs Whitbread.

Her contact details are: v.whitbread@forestfederation.co.uk

SEND Local Offer

The SEND Local Offer brings together information about the support available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families in Northamptonshire.

It provides guidance on what support is available, who can access it and how to get help. For further information regarding the SEND Local Offer in school, please see the main Forest Federation SEND and Inclusion page.

For information about SEND services and support available in Northamptonshire, please visit Local Offer | West Northamptonshire Council

IPT

The Inclusive Provision Toolkit (IPT) helps our schools make sure that children and young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the right support in their everyday school life. For further information regarding the use of the IPT in school, please see the main Forest Federation SEND and Inclusion page.

Inclusive Provision Toolkit | West Northamptonshire Council

Inclusion and Intervention Support Team (IIST) – Support for Families

The Inclusion and Intervention Support Team (IIST) provides support for children and young people aged 0–19 years who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The team works directly with families, schools and professionals to ensure children receive the right help at the right time.

Parents and carers can access IIST support in the following ways:

Drop-In Sessions

No booking is required. Families can attend any scheduled drop-in session at their local Family Hub or SEND parent carer group.

Workshops and Bookable Advice Sessions

To book a workshop or an advice meeting, parents can:

• Use the West Northamptonshire Council online booking system
• Contact their local Family Hub, who can help with booking or provide dates for upcoming events

Full details and booking links are available on the West Northamptonshire Council website:

www.westnorthants.gov.uk/inclusion-and-intervention-support-team-iist

SEND POLICIES 

For all policies relating to SEND, please see the main Forest Federation SEND and Inclusion page.

The Forest CE Federation - SEND & Inclusion