Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information
At Ellesmere Port Catholic High School we place great emphasis on supporting each student to reach their full potential. If your child is identified as having a special educational need we will use a variety of strategies, e.g. access arrangements, screening, differentiated work within their classroom or extra support in a small group or individual setting, to cater for their academic and emotional needs.
If you require any further information, please contact the learning department team on the email addresses below:
Mrs V Marsland: Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion and Diversity/SENCO – v.marsland@epchs.co.uk
Ms L Oakley: Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion and Diversity – l.oakley@epchs.co.uk
Mrs J Grist: SENCO – J.Grist@epchs.co.uk
Mrs A Ainsworth: Behaviour Intervention Manager/ELSA lead – a.hughes@epchs.co.uk
Mrs S Butler: SEND Administrator – s.butler@epchs.co.uk
Mr J Lonsdale: SEND Nurture Teacher – jeremy.lonsdale@epchs.co.uk
Ms C Jones: SEND Nurture Teacher – carole.jones@epchs.co.uk
Helpful External Links
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) – formerly known as CAMHS Cheshire West and Chester area
This team work closely with professionals in the community to provide treatment and support to young people aged 0-18 that are experiencing mental health difficulties.
https://www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Categories/3948
Childline
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can contact ChildLine about anything – no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can contact ChildLine.
Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people | Childline
Mental Health Support
Samaritans – 24/7 emotional support: Call 116 123
Shout – Free, confidential mental health text support: Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
NHS Mental Health Services – Call 111, option 2 (non-emergency)
Youngminds – youngminds.org.uk
Childline – Help for children and young people – Call Childline on 0800 1111
Domestic Abuse Support
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) – 24/7 confidential support: 0808 2000 247
Men’s Advice Line – Support for male victims: 0808 801 0327
Children’s Services
If you are concerned about a child’s welfare, contact your local council’s Children’s Services 0300 123 7047 or Emergency Duty Team (out of hours) on 01244 977277
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Housing & Homelessness
Shelter – Free housing advice and emergency support: 0808 800 4444
Drug & Alcohol Support
FRANK – Friendly, confidential drug advice: 0300 123 6600 / Text 82111
VIA – 0300 303 4549
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 0800 9177 650
NHS Services – Call 111 for non-emergency medical help
Police / Emergency Services
999 – Immediate danger or emergency
101 – Non-emergency police queries