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Advice and instruction on how to find information on this website, adjust settings for accessibility and get help accessing information from people in services by phone, online ior face to faceMore...
Advice and instruction on how to find information on this website, adjust settings for accessibility and get help accessing information from people in services by phone, online ior face to faceMore...
If you have a child or young person with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) you may need to know about the SEND tribunal process. This is part of a process that can help to resolve disagreements.More...
We want EHC Plans to work as intended and support children and young people in Hackney. Quality Assurance (QA) is checking a plan follows the rules and is working effectively.More...
The SEND Documents Library makes it easier and quicker for partners working in SEND, including parent-carers, to be able to quickly find the latest versions of SEND policies, guidance documents, or templates.More...
Why have Supported Internships been developed? Supported internships provide supported training for young people aged between 16, but more commonly, 18 to 24 years of age who haveMore…
What is the outcome of the National Trial? The National Trial started in April 2018 and continued until August 2021. The National Trial was to test the extended powers of the SEND Tribunal.More…
Information explaining the EHC Needs Assessment process which may identify an Education, Health and Care Plan is required to provide enhanced supportMore...
Mediation or Dispute / Disagreement Resolution - What is the difference? If you are unhappy about a decision made by a school, service or the local authority you should try to talk to a seniorMore…
How is extra support in schools paid for? Different types of education setting receive different levels of funding but funding is always matched to the needs of the child or young personMore…
What are Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)? Speech is the ability to clearly and accurately make sounds such as “B”, “W”, “sh”. Language is understanding and using words.More…