Supporting children with disabilities in mainstream settings - DDI

This workshop is for parent carers of school-aged children and young people with additional needs or disabilities (with or without a diagnosis) in England.

This online workshop will cover:

· Ordinary provision available in mainstream settings

· Laws and policies in place to support your child

· SEN support

· The role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

· The process behind Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans

· Information about professionals that may be involved.

There will be time for questions as well as signposting to further sources of advice and support.

What we will cover:

· What is SEND

· The Equality Act 2010

· Policies in place to support your children

· What are Special Educational Needs

· Applying for a School Place

· What is SEN Support

· The role of the SENCO

· What is a SEN Support Plan

· The SEN Information Report

· Who can help

· The Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Process