Identifying and Assessing SEND
Identifying SEND in the Early Years For children aged 0 to 5 years, you may become aware of a developmental delay or special educational need or disability (SEND) at birth or in later observations by your GP or health visitor, a children's centre or your…The Local SEND Offer
The Children and Families Act requires every local council in England to publish a detailed directory of what help there is in their area for children and young people with special educational needs. This is called the ‘Local Offer’. More than simply a directory of services, the…Annual Reviews
EHC Plans must be reviewed annually. On this page you will find guidance and documentation for conducting EHC Annual Reviews. For information about transferring statements to EHC Plans please consult the EHC Pages.Personal Budgets
What is a Personal Budget In general a Personal Budget (PB) is a sum of money that is made available to someone who needs support. This comes from either their local authority social service or NHS Commissioners and is allocated to an individual or family…About Special Schools
If your child has a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or Education, Health and Care Plan, they will usually be educated in mainstream schools or an early education setting. However sometimes a child's needs may be more complex and require the support of a…Complaints
Complaints about Council services If you are unhappy with any service you have received, please read the Council’s Complaint Procedure. Complaints about North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) NHS Services If you are unhappy with a health service you have received, please visit their website…Local Authority Panels
Here you will find information about Terms of Reference and Operational Processes for LA Panels within the Access and Inclusion Service.Outdoor activities (SEND)
On this page you will find some useful information on outdoor activities specifically for children and young people with a special educational need and/or disability (SEND).Athletics and fitness (SEND)
On this page you will find some useful information on athletics and fitness activities specifically for children and young people with a special educational need and/or disability (SEND).