Articles on SEND Local Offer (224)
Registering and managing your website listings
The Kensington and Chelsea Family Information Hub is managed by the Family Information Service and the SEND Local Offer teams at Kensington and Chelsea council. If you offer a service for expectant parents, parents/carers, children under the age of 19 (under 25 if they have…Fairer Action Plan - Have Your Say
The Council are collecting your views via a survey for our Fairer Action Plan which will tackle inequality, celebrate diversity and promote inclusion. Your views are important and valued - please take the time to fill in this survey if you can. The survey can…SEND resources for professionals
The resources below can also be found in the Kensington and Chelsea SEND Local Offer website and bring together a wide collection of toolkits, advice and guidance to support and help those professionals working closely with young people with SEND. They cover a range of…Local Offer for Care Leavers
We know that it is a big step when you move out of care and start to live independently. If you are leaving care, or have already left care, we want to make sure that you feel safe and supported, and that you know who…Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) privacy notice
As part of its role in relation to statutory assessment processes, and the ongoing monitoring of children and young people who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), the Special Educational Need and/or Disability (SEND) Service is required to collect and process data about children,…What is a Designated Medical Officer (DMO)?
Designated Medical Officer (DMO) / Designated Clinical Officer (DCO) for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) The purpose of the role is to co-ordinate and improve health SEND planning and practice within the local area. The post-holder is employed by the CCG. Duties of this function…SEND Tribunal process and procedure
Changes to the powers of the SEND Tribunal: Read about the National Trial extending powers of the Tribunal to make non-binding reccommendations about health and social care provision. Click here to see the tribunal process chart. Under the Children and Families Act 2014 (section 55(3)) parents,…Funding equipment in schools for pupils with SEND
In general, it is the responsibility of the school and education setting to fund equipment that supports the needs of children or young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who attend. However, the Local Authority understands that it is not always reasonable to…