Demystifying SEND ( Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

Whether you are new to SEND or already on your journey .This session is aimed at parent/carers supporting their child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)who would like to find out more about how SEND Support should work.

Often parents do not know where to find the information they need to support their child or what to expect in terms of support.

This short session aims to signpost and highlight pathways for supporting SEND children and their families.

People working to support parent carers of children with SEND may find the session helpful.

The sessions will be delivered in a varied virtual format, a combination of presentation and participation with a questions segment at the end.

Some people will know from birth that their child has a disability and will have information given by health professionals. For many parents the special educational needs of their child emerge over time.

Wherever you are on your journey you need access to clear information and this session has been designed to get you started and help you information relevant to your child.