Sleep issues help resources
Many parents of ASC children report sleep issues. Here are a few tips. Sleep Clinics Scope have a Sleep right service, https://www.scope.org.uk/family-services/sleep-right/ Barnardo’s offers a sleep clinic. Please get in touch with your local Barnardo’s at https://www.barnardos.org.uk/ You can talk to your GP to get referred to the NHS Sleep Clinic. This could also be […]
Professionals and fitness to practice
HCPC is a body (Health and care professionals council) that registers professionals in this field. You may have seen that your EP or Speech therapist, for example, have an HCPC number in their reports. This is their HCPC registration number and allows them to practice in a certain field. To practice in these fields, the […]
STARS
STARS (Specialist Training in Autism and Raising Standards) is a Local government paid department. According to them: STARS are a team of autism specialists who offer advice and training to mainstream settings. We work in early years settings, primary schools and secondary schools. We are committed to raising expectation and achievement for all children with […]
List of upcoming topics
Fitness to Practice complaint STARS Sleep Issues ZigZag review Social stories Violent and challenging behaviour Current state of SENSAP, a review SEND Green Paper Complaining to PALS School aged children diagnosis School Bill Annual reviews (Leeds specific) Preparing for a hospital visit EOTAS in Leeds Extreme Stimming Accessing college Preparation for adulthood Accessing a PA […]
Sean Bowers – review
We first approached Sean (http://www.senaction.co.uk/) when our independent Educational Psychologist recommended him. She told us that over the years she’d worked with several SEN Advocates but she had found working with Sean a breeze and out of the lot she’d recommend Sean the most. This strong positive feedback was enough for us and we decided […]
EOTAS Provisions
This is a list of provisions that have been paid by Leeds LA in the past as part of EOTAS either directly or agreed via a personal budget. Data source is either the provision, or via parents/guardians Provision Link Location The talking house (SALT) https://www.thetalkinghouse.co.uk/ Boston Spa Chatter Bug (SALT) https://chatter-bug.com/ Killingbeck Leeds Bilbrough Country […]
Leeds Education SEND Personal Budget Policy
Who’s who at Leeds Education
These contacts are publicly available and this do not breech anyone’s privacy. Correct as off June 2022 Name Title Contact Salim Tariq Director of Children and Families Shaheen Myres Deputy Director Learning Val Waite Head of Service forLearning Inclusion Ben Allchin Statutory assessment and provision lead
Occupational Therapist List
Name Firm Location Contact Kids in Sync Barnet https://www.kidsinsync.com/ Juniper Tree Therapy Leeds https://www.junipertreetherapy.com/ Bryher Hill Helping Kids Shine Wales https://helpingkidsshine.co.uk Jenny Stephenson Butterflies Occupational Therapist Leeds https://butterfliesot.com/ Jessica CPPS York https://www.cpps.co.uk/ Hannah Potential OT Market Rasen https://www.potentialot.co.uk/ Therapy in Praxis Harrogate/Knaresborough http://therapyinpraxis.uk/ Debbie Divell Sensory UK UK wide via Zoom Location not mentioned https://sensoryuk.com/about […]
Nursery to primary school placement appeal
Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. These do not constitute legal advice. Please consult qualified legal professional for legal advice. From https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions/appealing-a-schools-decisionAppeals for infant classes You need to go through the same process if you’re appealing a decision about an infant class. In reception, year 1 and year 2, the class size is limited to […]