Education
Children and young people with SEND may attend mainstream schools, mainstream schools with additional resource provision (ARP), special schools or residential schools. The educational setting is responsible to ensure your child’s needs are met.
In mainstream schools the SENCO is responsible for arranging additional support for a pupil with SEND. In special schools, the teaching style and learning environment are adapted to cater specifically for SEND children. Special schools often have various therapists and specialists on site for example speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and/or physiotherapists.
Your child’s education setting should be able to provide support to your child to meet their needs. If your child has SEND they should have access to SEND support from their education setting. SEND support will consist of a plan to set targets and review your child with a 4 step approach ‘Assess – Plan – Do – Review’.
Education and Healthcare Plans (EHCP)
In most cases children with special educational needs they may require an EHCP. The EHCP details the type and level of support the child requires in an education setting. Local authority websites in England provide detailed information pertaining to the assessment process for obtaining an EHCP.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) services provide free advice on a range of areas relating to SEND including EHC needs assessments, appeals and tribunals and facilitate conversations with local authorities relating to schooling.
Find your local authority here https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council to access the corresponding SENDIAS service.
Your local authority will also have a ‘Local Offer’ page which is an information directory of services available for SEND families in your area.
Further information can be found at councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk and ipsea.org.uk
At SEND Aid we are dedicated in ensuring your child receives the support they need to reach their full potential. Our advisors are available to help and direct you where possible. Please use the ‘Contact Us’ page of this website to request support.
