SEND Lighthouse Team
Launched in 2024, the SEND Lighthouse Team is a collaborative group comprising parents of Banister Primary students and key members of our SEND Team, including Miss Vincent, Mrs Price, and Mr Anthony.
This team meets monthly at the school to focus on topics related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our discussions aim to enhance school-wide effectiveness in meeting learners' needs and include exploring:
- Current in-school support arrangements.
- Processes for referrals to external services.
- School systems and procedures.
Last year, we successfully developed and implemented our own Neurodiversity Profiling Tool (NPT). This tool, inspired by a resource from the Neurodiversity Multi-disciplinary Team (NMDT) in Southampton, is now used across the school to support parents, carers, and children navigating the CAMHS referral pathway.
Join Us: We welcome all parents to our regular meetings. This is a safe space to share experiences, celebrate successes, and discuss challenges with other parents who have lived experience.
The team also compiles a valuable list of SEND resources for the wider school community. This list can be downloaded below.
During our Spring 2026 term we will be joined by a number of guest speakers. We are also opening up our sessions to the wider Trust community.
Details of our next coffee mornings:
Wednesday 4th March 2026, 8.30am till 9.30am | SEND Parent Coffee Morning
Open to all parents of a SEND child. Come and meet others from the City and share ideas and resources. Chaired by Mr Anthony, SENDCo and Mrs Price, Deputy Head Teacher
Wednesday 15th April 2026, 8.30am till 9.30am | Southampton Neurodiversity Team and Parent Carer Forum
Claire Bryan, Neurodiversity Family Engagement Practitioner and Amy Kendall, Chair of the Southampton Parent Carer Forum will be chatting about the recently formed Neurodiversity Multidisciplinary Team in Southampton. Discover new sources of support information and future workshops in the City.
Wednesday 13th May 2026, 8.30am till 9.30am | Hearing Impairment Service
Rosie Rhyme from the Southampton Hearing Impairment Service will be visiting to chat with parents about the work they do and how they support children and families in schools across the City.
If you would like to attend our coffee mornings, please follow the link to reserve a space!
Registration for Banister Primary School SEND Coffee Mornings – Fill out form
If you would like further information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the SEND Team at SEN@BanisterSchool.co.uk