Contact a Family, the national charity that helps support parents with disabled children has launched a new SEN National Advice Service.
This service will help families whose child may have special educational needs – we will be able to provide advice and information on any aspect of their child’s education. Help is available through their helpline 0808 808 3555, or post a query on Facebook or Twitter and a SEN adviser will get back to you. Alternatively drop us an email: helpline@cafamily.org.uk.
The service is available for anyone who thinks their child may have special educational needs - whether or not they have a disability or has already been identified as having SEN.
The Contact A Family Service can advise on:
The SEN process - including:
- Early years
- School Action and School Action Plus
- Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
- Statutory Assessment/ Statements
- Annual Reviews
- Transition planning and education after 16
- Appeals
Other general education issues as they affect children with SEN, which include:
- Transport to school
- Bullying
- Exclusion
- Medical needs in school
- Attendance at school
- Home Education
You can find out more about the service and Contact A Family in general here: http://www.cafamily.org.uk/families/SEN.html
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