Resources

EHC Process

Information about the process of an EHCP including guidance for writing parental views and what assessments would be carried out. As well as information about the Annual Review process.

Choosing a School 

Providing information about things to look for or check with when deciding and visiting schools. As well as questions to ask yourself and staff when choosing a school.

School Based SEND Support 

Providing information about examples of provisions, reasonable adjustments, the graduated approach and SEND ranges for School based SEND support.

Appeals

Providing information about the process and links to forms to appeal to the SEND Tribunal.

Suspensions and Exclusions 

Providing information about the protocols for suspensions and exclusions.

IASS Network Statement on AI

Elective Home Education

Information about how and who to inform that you are choosing to elective home educate and what EHE could look like.

Complaints – Local Authority and School

Providing information about how to file a complaint against the local authority or a school / setting and the different stages of a complaint.

Autism (ASD) & ADHD FAQ

Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, your child, or someone you care for, it’s important to know that support is available even without a formal diagnosis.

SENDIASS Information Bulletins

Our monthly Information Bulletins cover two topics and provide key information and useful links to services and documents. It also shares news stories from the team and highlights Parent Support Groups within West Northants.

Topic 1: Refusal to Issue an EHC Plan, Topic 2: Mediation, News: Moving On Up – Young Persons Conference, Parent Support Group Highlight: West Northants Voices in Partnership

Topic 1: Elective Home Education, Topic 2: Education Other Than a School, News: Young People’s  Advisory Group Meeting, Parent Support Group Highlight: Brackley & District SEND Support Group

Topic 1: Transitions (year to year), Topic 2: Cease to Maintain an EHC Plan, News: School Parent Coffee Events, Parent Support Group Highlight: SENDs 4 Dad

Topic 1: Preparing for school, Topic 2: Transport, News: NCT’s Personal Care and Support Providers Event, Parent Support Group Highlight: Northamptonshire Carers

Topic 1: Phase Transfer Annual Review of an EHC Plan, Topic 2: Personal Budgets and Direct Payments, News: Rockin’ Roadrunner, Parent Support Group Highlight: Northants SEND Mummas

Topic 1: Applying for an EHC Plan, Topic 2: Choosing a School, News: Our team, Parent Support Group Highlight: Down Syndrome Group Northamptonshire

Topic 1: Disability Discrimination, Topic 2: Annual Review of an EHC Plan, News: Young Person’s Advisory Group, Parent Support Group Highlight: Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire Dyslexia Association

Topic 1: Preparing for Adulthood, Topic 2: Exam Access Arrangements, News: Preparing for Adulthood Event at Greenfields Specialist School, Parent Support Group Highlight: Harry’s Pals

Topic 1: Emotional Based School Avoidance, Topic 2: Refusal to Assess Appeal, News: SENDIASS Year 5 Seminars, Parent Support Group Highlight: Twinkle Time Group

Topic 1: Transitions (Phase Transfer), Topic 2: Complaints, Parent Support Group Highlight: Wagonik Integracyjny

Topic 1: Appealing Sections B, F and I in an EHC Plan, Topic 2: Appealing Section I only in an EHC Plan, Parent Support Group Highlight: Cerebral Palsy Northamptonshire

Topic 1: SEND Ranges, Topic 2: Suspensions and Exclusions, Parent Support Group Highlight: Sibs