This process is a way to plan and assess support put in place to help children. The support is implemented to help children and young people make good progress in their learning and development. It is a four part cycle and the educational setting should: This means your child may learn at a slower pace than other children the same age or struggle with things like memory or organisation. They might only have difficulties with one specific part of their learning such as literacy or numeracy. Social emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties

If you have time to spare during the daytime and would like to support local families who have children with special educational needs or disabilities take a look at our Volunteering with Medway information sheet and complete and return your Volunteer Application Form. This means your child may find it difficult to manage their emotions, relationships and being around other people. They may become withdrawn and behave in ways that are not helpful to their learning, health or wellbeing. Sensory or physical needsThe threshold for an SEND Early Notification is generally agreed to be that the child has severe, complex and enduring special educational needs which may require support arrangements which are in excess of those through reasonable adjustments. Inclusion Consultants are specialist teachers. Their work is informed by knowledge of teaching approaches, including effective strategies and interventions for children with SEND, and by knowledge of the early years curriculum and development. There is no generally accepted right time for a SEND Early Notification to be made. Health colleagues will notify the LA at a time that is considered to be appropriate.

As part of this duty, Health professionals will share information about the named child with the Early Years SEND Team, who will then consider how supported early education will be provided. The sooner the Special Educational Need (SEN) is identified the sooner arrangements for meeting the identified needs can be put into place. If you feel that your child may need SEN support you can ask for a meeting with the class teacher to discuss this. It's worth remembering that SENsupport in school is delivered in many different ways and this will depend on the needs of the child or young person. Support might include:We also offer support with filling in paperwork and support young people to express their views, wishes and feelings, both on a one to one basis and at meetings with schools and the Local Authority. The best way to use the videos is to sit down and watch them with your child, engage with the videos, and play along. These would be great for teachers and other staff who are putting together homeworking plans and could include the videos too. These videos are designed for children with Down's syndrome, but can help so many more. The Specialist Advisory Teacherswork across the Private, Voluntary & Independent (PVI), Primary, Secondary and Post-16 sectors. We provide support to children and young people through

We hope to make children and young people with SEND more aware of what they’re entitled to, and the options available to them, and their parents and carers. The Local Offer – sharing information about the services, activities and support available in the local Wakefield area Help monitor SEN policy and practice within Early Years settings and support settings in implementing the statutory requirements as set out in the SEND Code of Practice. This means your child may have a sensory impairment or a physical disability that means they need extra support and resources to be able to access their learning. What should you do?

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Planning, buildings and land Includes planning permission, building control, countryside and open spaces The SEND Early Notification is not in itself a request to undertake an Education, Health & Care Needs Assessment Medway Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Support service (SENDIAS) provides a range of free and impartial help to parents/carers, children and young people.

compulsory school age, a clinical commissioning group, NHS trust or NHS foundation trust form the opinion that the child has (or probably has) special educational needs or a disability. Where a setting or professional identifies that a child continues to make less than expected progress, despite carefully planned adaptations and interventions, consideration should be given to involving the Early Years SEND Team and/or other external agencies. They must work in partnership with parents to establish the support the child needs. We can accept referrals made by parents if the parent feels support or advice is needed.contributing to the assessment of children’s needs e.g. through observations, direct work and discussions with those who know the child best Schools should provide a clear description of the types of special education provision they normally provide to parents of children with SEN understand what they can expect the school to provide - all Doncasterschools provide this and it is known as ' schools contribution to the local offer' Through the provision of information, advice and support we promote informed decision making and our service is free to access, accurate, confidential, comprehensive and easy to understand. How it works