This part of our Making Sense of SEND workshops explains special educational needs, SEN support and how the SEND system works. It includes:
- Important things to know – the law, the SEND system, types of SEN, SEND language
- SEN Support – core principles of support, types and levels of support, how SEN support works, school plans and adjustments
- Getting help – when and how to get help, the Local Offer in Devon, useful organisations and services, how to get more help
All our workshop sessions focus on your role as parent carer and what you can do to support your child and work with professionals. We cover the facts and give lots of practical strategies and ideas to use. There is plenty of time for questions too. The session is run by DIAS Officers who work on our enquiry line.
You may find it most useful if you are a parent carer living in Devon and you’re new to SEND or have a child being supported without an EHC plan, but anyone is welcome to join!