Spring Term 2 23rd February to 27th March 2026

Welcome back to school after the half term break. We hope that the week was busy, restful, peaceful or all of the above! Everyone's half term holiday is different - we always need to remind ourselves that transitioning back to school after a holiday can be challenging for some pupils and therefore communication is so important.  Some pupils need reassurance about the learning and or friendships, some need facts and dates shared and all pupils need to feel heard and understood.  Please remember to communicate with your child's class teacher(s) to find the best fit for your child.  

Please continue to use this site to support you and your child's needs. I will post new and relevant materials linked with SEND, additional needs, mental health and SEND Wiltshire support materials on a regular basis. 

If you have any queries or questions about SEND at Durrington CE Junior School which can't be answered from reading our website, Facebook page or by reading our SEND Information Report, please don't hesitate to contact me at school Monday to Thursday. 

Mrs Jessica de Vries, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator, Senior Mental Head Lead, Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

Please remember the county Local Offer website when looking for Wiltshire SEND information too.

Wiltshire Local Offer 

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer

Wiltshire SEND Support

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer/SENSupport

EHCP Information 

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer/ehc-needs-assessments

Wiltshire SEND Education Guide 

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer/SEG

SEND Newsletter

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer/news/send-newsletter

Here are some useful parent sites:

WPCC (Wiltshire Parent Carer Council)       www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Home_Page

Family Hub     

https://wiltshirefamilyhubs.org.uk/

Healthy Schools Parenting Page  

https://www.wiltshirehealthyschools.org/core-themes/whole-school-approach/working-with-parents/parenting-programmes/

Wiltshire Parenting Page   

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/3868/Parenting-support

HCRG Wiltshire Children and Young People Emotional Well Being Service

https://www.onyourmind.org.uk/

What is the WPCC?

What this video to find out...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mixHNycerQE

WPCC (Wiltshire Parent Carer Council)       www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Home_Page

23.02.26

Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper

Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper - GOV.UK

Every child achieving and thriving and SEND consultation supporting information

Every child achieving and thriving and SEND consultation supporting information - GOV.UK

Every child achieving and thriving 

SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First

Mental Health 

Parents Courses

Learning Support Resources