We work very closely with a range of visiting professionals at Kitts Green Academy and as appropriate to individual needs, our children and families are supported through:

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) – is available to children who are assessed as needing it. Following a referral, Speech and Language Therapists will assess individual children and will write targets for them that are specific to their needs.  Communication aids are developed for those children who are non-verbal. A range of systems of communication such as Makaton and PECS are used and at every opportunity, children are encouraged to be as independent as possible with their communication. NHS Speech and Language Therapists also support individual children experiencing difficulties with their eating and drinking (dysphagia).

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Occupational Therapy (OT) – School liaises with professionals from different branches of OT. For assistance in obtaining special equipment or adaptations to your home, Occupational Therapy may be called upon from The Children’s Trust. Following a referral, Children’s Occupational Therapists visit school and assess and advise on individual children’s needs and how best to support them at home and at school.

Sensory Support Service

Sensory Support Service – For pupils who have impaired vision or hearing, teachers from the Specialist Support Service visit the school to assess pupils and provide advice on equipment and teaching methodology.

School Nurse

A school nurse is provided by the Birmingham Community Health NHS Trust and the school works closely with the allocated nurse.

School Medical Clinics

Many parents/carers choose to have their child’s medical needs monitored and reviewed by a paediatrician from Cottage Hospital (a school nurse will discuss this). The paediatrician, or ‘school doctor’ then holds regular clinics at school rather than at hospital, supported by a school nurse.

Each pupil can expect to be seen at least once a year and parents are expected to attend. Parents may request more frequent appointments if they are in any way concerned as to their child’s medical condition or general health.

The dietician, speech and language therapist and physiotherapist also hold routine clinics at the school, to review the progress of their patients.

Family Support Service

For families who feel they require additional help Kitts Green Academy is able to signpost to services through a dedicated Family Support Worker. Our Family Support Worker will assess the family’s needs in line with Birmingham’s Right Help Right Time criteria and provide targeted support for an agreed period of time.