The Quantification and Specification
This is from a SENlaw solicitors page: ‘Provision in Section F of an EHCP must be so specific and clear as to leave no room for doubt as to what has been decided’. This is well known SEN case law (L v Clarke and Somerset CC (1998)) that should be ingrained in the training of […]
SpeakToMe, a new way to support children on their speech journey
For many parents of non-verbal or minimally verbal children, communication can feel like one of the hardest parts of daily life. The wish is often simple, to hear a sound, a word, an attempt, something that opens the door to connection. But the reality is that progress can feel slow, support can be inconsistent, and […]
PDA Parenting Coaches
Draft letter to ask the LA to not use AI for your child’s EHCP
Subject: AI processing of my child’s data, withdrawal of consent, objection, and erasure request Dear Data Protection Officer, I am the parent of [child’s full name], date of birth [DD Month YYYY], and I have parental responsibility. This letter exercises rights under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 regarding the use of […]
Leeds EOTAS Workflow
Why We Must Monitor the Progress of Local Authorities – Especially on SEND
In May 2022, Ofsted rated Leeds Children’s Services as Outstanding. On paper, that sounds reassuring. But for hundreds of families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the reality was anything but. At the same time that inspectors were handing out gold stars, local parents were experiencing delays, refusals, and inadequate support. […]
Timothy Tiniest-Tooth’s Big Adventure
Chapter 1: The Very Important Tooth In the bright and bustling Kingdom of Chewtopia, where every meal was a grand feast and every smile lit up the world, there lived a very special little tooth named Timothy Tiniest-Tooth. Timothy wasn’t just any ordinary tooth. He was one of the Front Row Champions—the brave teeth who […]
How to write your Costed EOTAS proposal
Costed EOTAS If your child is unable to attend school due to trauma, anxiety, autistic burnout, or other complex needs, and the Local Authority (LA) has agreed to provide Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS), you may be asked to submit a costed EOTAS package. This guide will help you understand what a costed package […]
Updated who is who at Leeds
Director of Children Services Julie Longworth – julie.longworth@leeds.gov.uk Head of children services This role is not covered in one post on the Leeds City Council Structure. Dan Barton is the Deputy of Children and Families – Daniel.Barton@leeds.gov.uk Short Breaks Lead This role is not covered in one post on the Leeds City Council Structure. SEND Commissioners […]
Social care assessment requests
Please note this is not legal advice When making a request for a disability social care assessment , we need to think abut a few things so that the picture in our head is clear when we engage with the social care team who come to assess the family. If you are writing it down […]