Articles on SEND Local Offer (219)
What is Participation?
“Participation is having opportunities to be part of decisions that are important to you and may lead to changes”. Definition created by young people at the SEND Young People’s National Conference, 2019. You have the right to be involved in things that matter to you. The law says you…What is SEN Support?
Any support your child gets from their school or other setting should meet their needs. If your child has special educational needs (SEN), they will be able to access help – called SEN Support – from their early years settings, such as nurseries or childminders, …What is the 'Early Help Service'?
Early Help in Kensington and Chelsea is a way of getting extra support when needed. Our integrated 0-19 (25 with SEND) service aims to help families when difficulties first begin so that we can support them with finding solutions quickly. Through our Family Hub Model,…What is the Quality and Outcomes Framework?
The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is a way the NHS rewards GPs for delivering good practice. It works by rating GP performance in several key areas related to quality care and health outcomes. For example, GP practices gain points for keeping a list of…What SEN support may include
If a school or nursery decides your child has SEN they will write an SEN support plan. This plan identifies your child's needs, the action needed and planned outcomes. However, if your child's needs are severe or complex they may go straight to the next step…What should a school do to support children/young people with medical conditions?
All schools should have a Medical Conditions Policy which states how the school will support children with medical conditions. This should include the procedures for getting the right care, the training in place and who is responsible for making sure the policy is carried out.…What we expect from schools and settings around SEND
We expect every early years provider, state-funded mainstream and special school and post 16 setting to make effective education for children with special educational needs and disability so that they make good progress in their learning and, in the long-term, can become independent and gain…Who to talk to first
If your child is at school or nursery: always speak to your child's teacher first if you think your child is learning more slowly than they should. They will let you know what they are doing to address your child's area of weakness. If your…Who To Talk To First
If your child is at school or nursery: always speak to your child's teacher first if you think your child is learning more slowly than they should. They will let you know what they are doing to address your child's area of weakness. If your…