Disagreement Resolution, Mediation and Appeals
What is Disagreement Resolution? Under the new 'Special Educational Needs and Disability Act Code of Practice 0-25 years' local authorities must make disagreement resolution services available to parents and young people. Early resolution of disagreements benefits parents and young people and can avoid unnecessary stress…Early education and childcare
In this area you will find details of how to choose the right place for your child, as well as details of registered and unregistered childcare and early education providers. The sections below will help you in choosing an early years or childcare setting. To…Early Years
Early Identification of SEND Early observations of your child are crucial. If your child has more complex developmental and sensory needs, these may be identified at birth. Health assessments, such as the hearing screening test, which is used to check the hearing of all new-born…Early Years
This section has been developed for early years and childcare providers! We understand that there is a lot of information you need to keep up with so we hope that the information will be of use to you. Here are some quick links into common…Early Years Play and Development Centre | EYPaD
EYPaD is a new service from Redbridge Early Years. Enjoy affordable daily sessions at a time to suit you, with bespoke environments for babies and toddlers and an onsite café (to open soon) to make your visit even more enjoyable. EYPaD (pronounced 'EYE – PAD')…Education Local SEND Offers, Specialist and Support Services
London Borough of Redbridge wants as many children as possible to go to their local mainstream school. Schools are allocated funding for pupils identified with special educational needs. Redbridge Council expects this funding to be used to provide support within the school for those pupils…Education support for children with SEND
Additional services to support a child or young person’s learning, development and family circumstances can be provided by early years settings, schools and colleges. All settings, schools or colleges will have a Special Educational Need Coordinator (SENCO) or nominated person responsible for SEND who will…Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC)
Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans have replaced the previous Statement of SEN and Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA). Since September 2014 statutory assessments of SEN no longer lead to a statement. The statutory assessment process must be co-ordinated across education, health and care. It is vital that…Education, Health and Care Plans/Assessments (EHCP)
Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans The statutory assessment process must be co-ordinated across education, health and care. It is vital that the EHC plans reflect the views, interests and aspirations of children, young people, and their parents. The Assessment Process If your child has…