I would like to introduce myself as the Deputy Head Teacher and SENDco at Talbot House School. I started at Talbot House in January 2023.  My name is Gavin Jackson; and I will be conducting the annual reviews. I have been at Talbot House for over a year now and want to express the fantastic relationships that have been built between school and our parents/carers over the last 18 months. We really appreciate your support and input. 

 

Previously I have taught within Sunderland over the past 12 years within a mainstream secondary school as an Assistant Headteacher (SENDco) where I have learnt and developed leadership skills and qualities, that I am looking forward to bringing to Talbot House, working with the Headteacher and the wider team.

 

As part of my role I am also the school SENDco, and will therefore be undertaking all EHCP reviews and the point of contact for academic/EHCP queries or questions. I can guarantee like all staff at Talbot House that I am fully committed to helping all pupils to secure the best outcomes possible in their time here.

 

I have enjoyed working with and continue to work with our parents/carers and look forward to meeting and working with our new pupils: parents; carer’s. Please keep looking at this link as I will be adding new SEN information for Talbot House School and Regional and National SEN news and events.

 

Useful Links

Family, Advice and Support Team- Contact on 2818737 or information@skillsforpeople.org.uk or click here. Newcastle Families Information Service- provides a guide to local organisations, childcare and events.

• Early Help Team- 0191 2115805

• Barnardo’s- Newcastle Young People’s Support Team- 01912714615

• Anne Simpson -Autism Dimensions- 07976 634 894

Useful Websites

The National Autistic Society: www.autism.org.uk

Family Lives: https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/special-educational-needs