This workshop is for parent carers of school-aged children with additional needs or disabilities (with or without a diagnosis) in England.
It is very natural to be concerned about getting the right educational support for your child, particularly if they have additional needs.
This workshop will:
· help you to understand SEN support,
· legislation that impacts your child’s education, and
· the Education Health and Care plan (EHCP) process.
· We will discuss how to challenge decisions about your child’s educational needs and
· give you access to further support and information.
This online workshop will cover:
· What are Special Educational Needs
· The Children and Families Act 2014
· You know your child best and have the right to be heard
· The Equality Act 2010
· What is SEN Support and how needs are met in school without an EHCP
· The importance of schools working with you, the role of the Senco and specialist input
· The Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Process
· Personal Budgets
· What are Annual Reviews
· SEN and Disability Tribunal
· The Local Offer, SEN Information Report and IAS Service
· Further support
· Questions and answers
Please direct any enquiries relating to your booking to training.admin@contact.org.uk
For further info and support from Contact, please email info@contact.org.uk or see www.contact.org.uk
We are committed to offering workshops that are accessible to the widest audience possible. If you have any accessibility needs regarding this workshop, please contact training.admin@contact.org.uk as early as possible.
