Navigating the SEND World Post 16

Navigating the SEND World Post 16

A workshop that explores the services and support available to Parents of children after 16 with Special Educational Needs in Hertfordshire.

By SPACE HERTFORDSHIRE

Date and time

Tue, 1 Jul 2025 10:30 - 12:30 PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Evidence Base: Parents and carers are bewildered by the language, professional services, and systems (health, education and social care) they need to understand and navigate to get the support they need for their post 16 young person.

Objective: Parents and carers will feel more confident and able to navigate the complexities of the Post 16 SEND world, so they can access the support they need for their family

Workshop Content:

  • Introduction to the language of Post 16
  • Young people's health services
  • Post 16 education and services
  • Family & Adult social care services
  • Support services for parents and carers

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn the acronyms and language of Post-16
  • Understand referral systems
  • Be able to navigate the Herts SEND Local Offer and gain knowledge of services and support across post 16 health, education and Family and Adult social care
  • Feel confident about what to do next and how to access the Post-16 support and services they need


This workshop is commissioned by Hertfordshire County Council

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