Mrs Saffer
To contact our SENCO, Mrs Saffer, please email her directly: deputy@manby-lodge.surrey.sch.uk. Alternatively you can call the school office to arrange for Mrs Saffer to call you back.
SEND Surrey
Link for information about Ordinarily Available Provision
Link for information about Alternative Provision
Link for the ‘Surrey Local Offer’
Click to download our Accessibility Plan:
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Click to download our Provision Map:
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School SEND Information Report 2024-25:
We review our SEND Information Report Annually in the Spring Term
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SEND Policy:
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There are parent hotlines available for the Educational Psychology Service, The Children and Family Health Service and Occupational Therapy Service. Parents can call and will be offered valuable advice from these professionals.
https://childrenshealthsurrey.nhs.uk/services/advice-line
BBC Bitesize – Parents Toolkit
Activities, advice and personal stories about parenting and special educational needs and disabilities to help support your family.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c5vpkq13gpxt
The Colour Monster
The children all know The Colour Monster book by Anna Llenas. They have linked their emotions to a colour while in school. They may love this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvrbF2t7PKw
ND Advice for Parent/Carers
Information Parents and Carers to help navigate the maze of Neurodiversity.
https://padlet.com/NDAdvisors/nd-advice-for-parents-carers-a810b8dy57wyrnx
Guides to help explain the EHCP process
Easy to follow graphics that explain the SEND decision-making processes. These visuals have been created to support transparency and foster a shared understanding across our community.
https://www.manbylodge.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Guides-to-explain-the-EHCP-process.pdf
Several agencies are extending their offer of support to parents, recognising the increase in children with distressed behaviours, neurodivergence, or mental health needs. There is a range of support available including workshops, 1:1 sessions, and direct support. Please see the attached information. Parents can self-refer to some agencies, and school will need to refer to others. If you are interested please contact agencies directly or get in touch with Mrs Saffer or Nickie Tewkesbury (our Home School Link Worker) through the school office.
https://www.manbylodge.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EIKON-flier.pdf
https://www.manbylodge.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NAS-Family-Support-Dec-25.pdf