Graduated approach The Graduated Approach refers to the system of SEN support within mainstream settings. It is the system by which schools should assess the needs of children and young people and then provide appropriate support. The system should follow four stages,...
You've anxiously waited up to six weeks for a decision from the LA about your request for a needs assessment. You've just heard.... unfortunately, it's bad news. The LA has refused to do an assessment. The LA must provide its decision...
For some children and young people, their needs are so severe and complex that traditional educational settings are not suitable environments and cannot meet their needs. In these instances, it is recognised in law in the Children and Families Act 2014...
You know your child better than anyone else. You've realised they are not progressing in school as they should be. You may already know your child has SEND or you may feel that there are issues but aren't sure what...
Firstly, welcome. You are amongst many parents in the same position. Most of us at SOS!SEN have been where you are. If you are looking at our website, chances are you know or believe your child may have special educational needs...
How do you choose a nursery, school or college for a child or young person with an EHCP? Here are a few general guidelines. You can find the full, comprehensive set of guidance notes in our downloadable info sheet on Choosing...
Perhaps you are not sure the extent to which your child has SEN, or you already know they do. What should your school or setting be doing to support them? It is useful to be aware of the definition in the SEND...
Academy - a state funded school in England, directly funded by the Department of Education. Academies are self governing and independent of control from the local authority. Annual review - the review of an EHCP which the local authority has a...
A child or young person's entitlements is a complex landscape and we've come across a few myths that we hear regularly that we wanted to dispel. Parents have to sign the draft EHCP to say they agree with it Parents have to...
Special Educational Needs (SEN) has a language of its own. Anyone involved in this field soon discovers that there are many new words, acronyms and labels for things that don't exist outside of the SEN conversation. As a parent or carer...
