Our Role and Service
Our Role and Service
We talk about who are we, what is our service, how do we work and what do we do?
SEND Support
SEND Support in Mainstream Schools
In this video we take a look at what Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is, as well as the duties and responsibilities of schools and the role of the Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO). We also discuss the graduated response as well as how the funding for SEN works.
Suspensions and Exclusions
Suspensions and Exclusions
We discuss the types of exclusion, including guidance on part-time timetables and off-site direction, when a headteacher can exclude, the steps a school must take, what to do if your child is suspended or excluded and challenging a decision to suspend or exclude.
Governors’ Disciplinary Committee Hearings (GDC’s)
In this video we look at when a governing body meeting must take place, preparing written representations, attending the hearing and possible outcomes following the hearing.
Independent Review Panels (IRP’s)
In this video we discuss; requesting an Independent Review Panel, the role of the IRP, the role of a SEND expert, preparing written representations, attending the hearing and possible outcomes following the hearing.
EHC Plans
Making a Parental Request for an EHC Needs Assessment
We discuss how to prepare and submit a request for an EHC Needs Assessment to the local authority
Parent / Carer and Child Contributions
We discuss options and things to consider when preparing your parental / child contributions as part of an EHC Needs Assessment or annual review, supporting you to complete the relevant form.
Checking an EHC Plan
We discuss what information should be included in an EHC plan, the “golden thread”, the steps to take when checking an EHC Plan and how to resolve a dispute regarding it’s contents.
Annual Reviews
We talk through what is an annual review and when is one held, the law and steps for an annual review, possible outcomes and resolving a dispute following the Local Authority’s decision.
Direct Payments and Personal Budgets
In this video we explore what personal budgets and direct payments are, when a request for one can be refused, what a personal budget can pay for, the agreement when receiving direct payments and how to request a personal budget and / or direct payment.
Preparing for Adulthood
In this video, we discuss what preparing for adulthood means, annual reviews of an EHCP from year 9 onwards, when the local authority can cease an EHC plan, the legal duties of the local authority and educational providers and the legal rights of young people (aged 16 and above).
Appeals and Tribunals
Mediation
We discuss what mediation is, what you can mediate about, when you can request mediation, some things to consider and the process of mediation.
Refusal to Assess Appeals
We talk about your right of appeal, the legal test for an EHC needs assessment, establishing your case, your reasons for appeal, considering mediation and appealing to the SEND tribunal.
Placement (Section I) Appeals
We discuss your right to request a particular school / college is named in an EHC plan, your right of appeal, establishing your case, evidence to consider, considering EDR / mediation and appealing to the SEND Tribunal.
Health and Social Care
Transitions to Adult Services
We look at the process of transition from child health and social care services, to adult services. Here, we discuss, the provision of information and support, the eight over-arching principles, the transition process, the role of the key worker and what happens if there is non-engagement with services.