WMVS - Understanding the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Process

This course is intended to help parents and carers answer the following questions:

· What does it mean if my young person is on the SEN register receiving SEN support in school?

· What is an Individual Education Plan?

· Does my young person require a request for Statutory Assessment / EHC Plan, if so, how can I progress this with a school?

· Can I submit a request for a Statutory Assessment / EHC Plan as a parent?

· What is the EHC Plan process? What evidence is required? What does it entail? How long does it take to be accepted and in place?

· Does my young person need to attend a special school provision? What is the process?