Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Documents

• Provision for SEN in School/Early Years Settings  (165 KB)
  An overview of School Action/School Action Plus (Early Years Action/Early Years Action Plus) and a simple explanation of terms.
  
• Parental Request for Statutory Assessment of SEN in School/Early Years Settings  (250 KB)
  Provides information on how to request a statutory assessment, what to include in the request and how the request will be processed. A timetable for assessment is included.
  
• Statutory Assessment of SEN  (156 KB)
  Explains what a statutory assessment is, what happens when a request is made and how the assessment will take place. A timetable for assessment is included.
  
• Questions to ask when considering a school  (110 KB)
  Guidance on what to consider when selecting your preferred school for a child with SEN.
  
• Guidelines for writing Parental Advice for Statutory Assessment  (110 KB)
  Ideas on what to include in parental comments.
  
• Annual Review of the Statement of SEN  (226 KB)
  Gives guidance to parents/carers on the procedures of the Annual Review of a Statement of SEN.
  
• Disagreements Resolution.  (160 KB)
  Information on how to avoid and resolve disagreements relating to a child's SEN.
  
• Educational Psychology Services  (210 KB)
  An overview of the Educational Psychology Service within Children's Services, how they support the emotional wellbeing and enjoyment of children and young people within school and their progress with learning.
  
• What is a Befriender?  (190 KB)
  How parents of children with SEN can access a Befriender, the role of the Befriender and how to volunteer.
  
• Managing Individual Education Plans  (43 KB)
  Information relating to IEP's.
  
• Dyslexia Guide for Parents  (200 KB)
  A guide for parents/carers who are concerned that their child may be dyslexic

SEN Support Groups

Do you know of other support groups in your area? If you would like them added please send us the details. Parent Partnership Tel: 01905 610858