A Webinar with Polly Kerr - The Government's Proposed SEND White Paper

SPACE is a Hertfordshire based charity (no.1172178) supporting families with neurodiverse children and young people; those who are Autistic and/or have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or related conditions.We support our families in many different ways:We offer numerous monthly support groups running in various locations in Hertfordshire, creating a friendly and informal way of meeting other parent/carers in a relaxed, safe environment . These groups are also attended and supported by many professionals giving families an opportunity to find out about SEND services and how to access them.SPACE deliver Licensed and Accredited training courses including ADHD, Autism, Sleep, Navigating the SEND World, ECHP's, Sensory, The Teen Brain and Tourettes etc.We deliver several workshops and conferences throughout the year.We run bespoke social events for parent/carers, children/young people with special eduactional needs and/or disabilities, siblings and families. We know how difficult it can be to access activities and events and the impact this can have on the family unit.We also offer support via social media and email.

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Polly Kerr is a Partner at Simpson Millar and a Trustee of SPACE Hertfordshire. She will guide us through the paper and it's implications.

Q&amp;A with Polly Kerr - The Government's Proposed SEND White PaperSPACE Hertfordshire is hosting a webinar on Monday 16 March at 18:30 with guest speaker Polly Kerr, a Trustee of SPACE and Head of Education and Children’s Rights at Simpson Millar. Polly will explain the key proposals in the Government’s SEND White Paper and what they could mean for children and families.Join us for a clear, practical overview and the chance to better understand the possible changes to the SEND system. Polly Kerr is a Partner &amp; Head of the Education and Children's Rights team, at Simpson Millar.Polly specialises in all areas of education and children’s rights law. She has particular expertise in cases involving <a href="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/special-educational-needs-sen/" title="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/special-educational-needs-sen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">special educational needs (SEN)</a>, <a href="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/ehcp-appeal/" title="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/ehcp-appeal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)</a>, <a href="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/education-disputes-with-independent-private-schools-uk/" title="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/education-disputes-with-independent-private-schools-uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">disability discrimination</a>, <a href="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/school-admission-appeal-solicitors/" title="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/school-admission-appeal-solicitors/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">school admissions</a>, <a href="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/school-exclusion-appeals/" title="https://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/education-law-solicitors/school-exclusion-appeals/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">school exclusions</a>, and safeguarding. Her work focuses on protecting the educational rights of children and young people and ensuring they receive the support and opportunities they are entitled to under the law.Alongside her work with families, Polly also supports schools and academies in meeting their statutory duties. She helps them develop compliant policies, respond to regulatory issues, and manage complex situations such as exclusions, safeguarding incidents, complaintsand allegations of discrimination. Her approach ensures that schools can maintain best practice and deliver positive outcomes for all pupils.

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