The aim is to help you to understand some of the most important information and the most useful skills to develop when supporting your child with SEND. They will explain the basics about special educational needs, SEN support and how the SEND system works and help you to feel more confident about speaking up for your child and working with professionals. You may find it most useful if you\u2019re new to SEND or have a child being supported without an EHC plan, but anyone is welcome to join!<\/p>\n
\nHere is what each session covers:
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Part 1: About SEND and school<\/p>\n
Key things to know \u2013 the law, rights and responsibilities, types of SEN, SEND language, knowing your child and knowing your child\u2019s SEN.<\/p>\n
Getting help and working with others \u2013 when and how to get help, the Local Offer in Devon, working with professionals and the SEND system.<\/p>\n
SEN Support \u2013 core principles of support, types and levels of support, how SEN support works, school plans and adjustments.<\/p>\n
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Part 2: How to take part and share what you know<\/p>\n
Your views and your role \u2013 what is a parents role and what isn\u2019t, sharing your views, day to day contact with your child\u2019s nursery, school or college, taking part in meetings.<\/p>\n
Sharing what you know \u2013 collecting and sharing your child or young person\u2019s views, gathering and sharing useful evidence.<\/p>\n
Asking for help at the right time and in the right way \u2013 key contacts and organisations, filling in forms, when things go wrong, what to do if your child needs more help.<\/p>\n
\nYou can either attend online sessions or in person sessions. There will be time for questions and discussion during both types of session.
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\nOnline sessions<\/p>\n
\tPart one: About SEND and school. Tuesday 19th November 10am -11.30
\n \tPart two: How to take part and share what you know. Monday 25th November 10am -11.30<\/p>\n
\nIn person session (parts one and two together. Limited spaces)<\/p>\n
\tThursday, 5th December 2024, 9.15 for a 9.30am start \u2013 12.45pm. Newcourt Community Centre, Blakeslee Drive, Newcourt, Exeter, EX2 7FN<\/p>\n
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Find out more and book here: https:\/\/devonias.org.uk\/new-making-sense-of-send-training<\/p>\n
You can also find lots of information and resources on the DiAs website and within the Devon Local Offer website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"