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SENDIASS Spotlight - April 26
… Below is a snapshot of what we have been up to this month. Teen Agency Event: We were delighted to attend the Teen Agency event at Diss High School, a fantastic day focused on helping young people learn about the support available to them locally, particularly around mental health and …
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SEN support Frequently Asked Questions
… should review the child/young person’s progress and the difference that the help has made. Every mainstream school gets a basic funding entitlement to support children with SEN. Arrange a meeting with the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and class teacher at your child’s setting to discuss …
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SENDIASS Spotlight - Nov 25
… were told their child must have a year of SEN support before applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This is not correct. Schools, nurseries, and colleges (except special or independent schools) have a legal duty to use their ‘best endeavours’ to provide the right support for children …
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Funding without an EHCP
… schools, funding is provided by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Element 2 – Additional SEN Support Funding Element 2 funding is money allocated to schools so they can provide support that is additional to or different from what most pupils receive. Government guidance says that schools are expected to …
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Health Provision in an EHCP
… clear written reasons if they do not. Examples of Health Provision That May Be Included A child or young person might receive: - Physiotherapy programmes delivered at set times - Specialist nursing support in school - Mental health or psychological interventions - Staff training for specific medical conditions - Feeding, swallowing or dietary support - Medical …
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What is a suspension or exclusion from a place of learning
… learning cannot exclude because: · A child has special educational needs, and the place of learning say it can’t meet those needs. It should look at putting more or different support in place instead. · A child is not doing well in the place of learning or is not as able …
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Writing your views for an EHCP
… as doctors, therapists, or educational psychologists. - SEN support plans, one-page profiles, or IEPs used by the place of learning. - Behaviour plans, risk assessments, or school reports. - Examples of work your child or young person has completed at their place of learning. - Your child or young person’s own views …
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How to fill in a Case Review Form (SEND45)
… will be attending the hearing with them. As you can see from the note on this section, this is different from a representative. They will support the parent or young person at the hearing but not represent them in the appeal or help them express their views. If the answer …
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Choosing a place of learning
… at the new place of learning before your child or young person starts, to discuss their needs and to explore and agree a plan of support. There may be opportunities for a joint (virtual) meeting involving the current and new SENCO. - Find out names and roles of key staff you …
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Moving to Norfolk
… on the Norfolk County Council website. • If you have an EHCP or are in the EHC Needs Assessment stage then the EHCP SEN Ops Team at Norfolk County Council can help you, you can contact them on 01603 679183 • Norfolk SENDIASS provides impartial information, advice and support to children and …
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Who are we and how can we help?
… Signposting to other services for information, advice and support - How to prepare for and get the best out of a meeting - Working in partnership with schools and the local authority to develop positive relationships What we DO NOT offer advice and support on: - Welfare and benefits - Housing - Employment - Family law …
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Directed Offsite with Managed Moves (DOWIMM), formerly known as Managed Moves
… the placement, the home school and the off-site school should create a plan to help the child or young person return to their home school. This plan should say how the school will know when they are ready to return and what support both the home school and the …
