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 […]
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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 […]
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Nicola Hughes has posted some really cool free resources on her website. Please do check them out! These include infinity colouring sheets and a really handy SEN parents communication log! https://www.nicolahughes.co.uk/resources
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SENDSORTA empowers parents of special needs children in UK with an innovative app designed to guide, educate, and support them in improving their child's outcomes. By providing expert-led training and personalized, 24/7 support, our platform transforms parenting challenges into triumphs, ensuring every child reaches their maximum potential. By doing so, SENDSORTA seeks to positively impact the families as well as to have a macro social-economic impact.
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Before you read further have a look at this https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-to-do-when-you-receive-your-draft-ehc-plan The draft is received when all the professional input that was requested during the assessment phase has been received and the Case Work Officer (CWO) has taken the input and compiled it into an EHCP Draft. When you receive the EHCP you'll also receive copy […]
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The initial statement As stressful as the tribunal is, it is also very procedural. It normally starts with the Judge introducing herself/himself and then layout the ground rules for the tribunal. Regardless of if you are being represented or representing yourself at the tribunal, after the introductions, you'll be given a chance to speak and […]
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What are reasonable Adjustments Some people or organisations like employers, shops, local authorities and schools must take positive steps to remove the barriers you face because of your disability. This is to ensure you receive the same services, as far as this is possible, as someone who's not disabled. The Equality Act 2010 calls this […]
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SEND-VCB-PROJECT Many times the parents ask what to do. Child has anxiety based behaviour issues. There could be self harm, harm to their siblings or parents. Some parents ask in desperation because the child is now stronger/taller than them.In these situations I find that nearly every time they are recommended the SEND VCB project by […]
Continue ReadingHow to get issues resolved with SENSAP Guide from a parent – Anonymous – shared with permission So SENSAP:::: We all know that they are at crisis point and that's why it's so important to follow the proper complaints procedures so things are audited and scrutinised properly. I've seen lots of "email this person" posts […]
Continue ReadingThese 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
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Here is a list of SEN Advocates that I have collected from Facebook recommendation. I have no association with any of these listed below. I have however used Sean for our appeal and have shared my review here Name Firm Website Sean Bowers *review available SEN Action https://www.senaction.co.uk/ Fiona advocacyandmediation https://www.advocacyandmediation.co.uk Rochelle Victoria https://www.ehcpconsultancy.co.uk The […]
Continue ReadingSo this post is about the Q/A we see a lot of times being asked by parents. Hope you find it helpful Been turned down for assessment for EHC. The letter stated they felt my child may have SEN but that they don’t think my child requires support over and above what’s in school. Is […]
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