Level 1 training is suitable for parents, carers and supporting family members who wish to gain a greater knowledge of the law.

This training course covers the following topics:

• Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities – the legal framework

• The duties on local authorities, schools, nurseries and post-16 institutions
• Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments
• EHC plans, personal budgets and direct payments
• Naming a school or further education institution in an EHC plan
• Changing an EHC plan
• Mediation and appealing to the SEND Tribunal
• Introduction to the Equality Act 2010 – disability discrimination in schools
• SEND Tribunal procedure
• Exclusion from school

In order to sign up to this training you MUST be a member of Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum and be living in Bedford Borough or accessing services in Bedford Borough e.g. school

To become a member of BBPCF you can complete our form here www.bbpcf.co.uk/contact