Latest Updates
‼️Have you lodged an appeal and would you like to find out what will happen next? ‼️
🔴Did you know we have a ⭐️ “STEP BY STEP GUIDE “⭐️ on our website which outlines the Appeal Process and explains all the relevant information that you should know after you have lodged your appeal.
🔴 Find the guide here: 🔗 https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SO-Appeal-Process-after-Lodging-Appeal.pdf
🔴Did you know we have a ⭐️ “STEP BY STEP GUIDE “⭐️ on our website which outlines the Appeal Process and explains all the relevant information that you should know after you have lodged your appeal.
🔴 Find the guide here: 🔗 https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SO-Appeal-Process-after-Lodging-Appeal.pdf
📢 What is disability discrimination? 📢
🔴What can you do if you feel disability discrimination has taken place at your child or young person’s educational setting?
🔴 Schools have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate pupils with disabilities.
If a pupil is treated unfairly because of their disability – such as being excluded from the school Christmas play or a school trip – this may be disability discrimination.
🔴 If your child has been discriminated against, IPSEA’s website explains what action you can take and has detailed guidance on Disability Discrimination,find it here:👉https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-is-disability-discrimination
🔴Watch our short webinar which has further guidance on this,find it here:👇
https://youtu.be/EzSXw-r-DSw
#disabilityrights #sendiass
🔴What can you do if you feel disability discrimination has taken place at your child or young person’s educational setting?
🔴 Schools have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate pupils with disabilities.
If a pupil is treated unfairly because of their disability – such as being excluded from the school Christmas play or a school trip – this may be disability discrimination.
🔴 If your child has been discriminated against, IPSEA’s website explains what action you can take and has detailed guidance on Disability Discrimination,find it here:👉https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-is-disability-discrimination
🔴Watch our short webinar which has further guidance on this,find it here:👇
https://youtu.be/EzSXw-r-DSw
#disabilityrights #sendiass
‼️Have you contacted Southampton SENDIASS recently and are awaiting contact from our triage team?‼️
🔴Please be aware we are currently experiencing a high demand for our service ,so it may take up to ten working days for initial queries before our team can provide information,advice and support ,but we will do so as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.🙏
🔴In the meantime did you know we have a library of factsheets,videos and template letters on our website with a wealth of information ranging from : SEN support,reduced timetables,choosing a school and many more…click on the link below⬇️
🔗https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/factsheets/
🔴Have a look and download any that you might find helpful.Let us know what you think and if you have any feedback for further resources.
We are currently working hard to stock up our library of factsheets. If there is a topic that you would like us to provide a factsheet for, that is not currently shown on the page, then please let us know!😊
🔴Please be aware we are currently experiencing a high demand for our service ,so it may take up to ten working days for initial queries before our team can provide information,advice and support ,but we will do so as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.🙏
🔴In the meantime did you know we have a library of factsheets,videos and template letters on our website with a wealth of information ranging from : SEN support,reduced timetables,choosing a school and many more…click on the link below⬇️
🔗https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/factsheets/
🔴Have a look and download any that you might find helpful.Let us know what you think and if you have any feedback for further resources.
We are currently working hard to stock up our library of factsheets. If there is a topic that you would like us to provide a factsheet for, that is not currently shown on the page, then please let us know!😊
❗❗How should school record absences if your child or young person is experiencing “EBSA” (Emotionally Based School Absence) -this is when a child experiences extreme anxiety and distress in relation to attending school.❗❗
🔴We frequently get asked “How do I ask the school to record EBSA absences correctly?”or “What are my options if I don’t have any medical evidence or “I am being threatened with prosecution by the school?”
🔴Find detailed guidance on our factsheet,”How should school record absences?”👇
https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SO-How-school-should-record-absences-School-AnxietyEBSA.pdf
🔴We frequently get asked “How do I ask the school to record EBSA absences correctly?”or “What are my options if I don’t have any medical evidence or “I am being threatened with prosecution by the school?”
🔴Find detailed guidance on our factsheet,”How should school record absences?”👇
https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SO-How-school-should-record-absences-School-AnxietyEBSA.pdf
❗❗Is your child or young person recieving SEN support in school?❗❗
🔴If a child or young person has Special Educational Needs (SEN) but does not have an EHC plan,they are still entitled to the support necessary to meet their needs.This additional support is called SEN support.
🔴 SEN support received by the child or young person should be REVIEWED by everyone involved to see if it is working. If it is, it might continue. If it is not working, or if the outcomes have been achieved, some of the arrangements might be changed.
🔴The SEND Code of Practice (2015) is not specific about the frequency of reviews, but termly would fit in with the requirement to meet parents three times per year. Parents should be fully involved.
THE FOLLOWING GRADUATED APPROACH SHOULD BE FOLLOWED:
⬛️1.**Assess**: Identify the child’s needs and gather information from various sources, including teachers, parents, and specialists.
⬛️2.**Plan**: Develop an individualised support plan tailored to the child’s specific needs, setting clear, achievable goals.
⬛️3.**Do**: Implement the support plan, providing the necessary resources and interventions.
⬛️4.**Review**: Regularly monitor the child’s progress and adjust the plan as needed to ensure it remains effective.
🔴If a child requires more intensive support, they may be considered for an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan, which provides a more detailed and legally binding document outlining the support they need.
🔴You can read our factsheet about SEN support in School here👇
https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SO-SEN-Support-Summary-Sheet.pdf
🔴Further guidance can also be found on the IPSEA website here👇https://www.ipsea.org.uk/FAQs/sen-support
#SENSupport #InclusiveEducation #GraduatedApproach #EducationForAll #sendiass
🔴If a child or young person has Special Educational Needs (SEN) but does not have an EHC plan,they are still entitled to the support necessary to meet their needs.This additional support is called SEN support.
🔴 SEN support received by the child or young person should be REVIEWED by everyone involved to see if it is working. If it is, it might continue. If it is not working, or if the outcomes have been achieved, some of the arrangements might be changed.
🔴The SEND Code of Practice (2015) is not specific about the frequency of reviews, but termly would fit in with the requirement to meet parents three times per year. Parents should be fully involved.
THE FOLLOWING GRADUATED APPROACH SHOULD BE FOLLOWED:
⬛️1.**Assess**: Identify the child’s needs and gather information from various sources, including teachers, parents, and specialists.
⬛️2.**Plan**: Develop an individualised support plan tailored to the child’s specific needs, setting clear, achievable goals.
⬛️3.**Do**: Implement the support plan, providing the necessary resources and interventions.
⬛️4.**Review**: Regularly monitor the child’s progress and adjust the plan as needed to ensure it remains effective.
🔴If a child requires more intensive support, they may be considered for an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan, which provides a more detailed and legally binding document outlining the support they need.
🔴You can read our factsheet about SEN support in School here👇
https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SO-SEN-Support-Summary-Sheet.pdf
🔴Further guidance can also be found on the IPSEA website here👇https://www.ipsea.org.uk/FAQs/sen-support
#SENSupport #InclusiveEducation #GraduatedApproach #EducationForAll #sendiass
🔴Does your child or young person need an EHC plan?
🔴If your child or young person is struggling in school and you are unhappy with the current provision in place for your child’s education and feel that not all of their needs are being met, you may wish to request an EHC needs assessment.
🔴Who can request for an Educational Healthcare Needs Assessment (EHCNA)?
Parents, school or a young person can request an EHCNA.
🔴Does my child need a diagnosis to get an EHCP?
No! EHCPs are based on needs, not diagnosis.
🔴Click here to find in depth advice on how to request an EHC needs assessment.
➡https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/ehc-needs-assessments-requests/
🔴Further guidance can be found on IPSEA’s Website➡️https://www.ipsea.org.uk/ehc-needs-assessments
🔴If your child or young person is struggling in school and you are unhappy with the current provision in place for your child’s education and feel that not all of their needs are being met, you may wish to request an EHC needs assessment.
🔴Who can request for an Educational Healthcare Needs Assessment (EHCNA)?
Parents, school or a young person can request an EHCNA.
🔴Does my child need a diagnosis to get an EHCP?
No! EHCPs are based on needs, not diagnosis.
🔴Click here to find in depth advice on how to request an EHC needs assessment.
➡https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/ehc-needs-assessments-requests/
🔴Further guidance can be found on IPSEA’s Website➡️https://www.ipsea.org.uk/ehc-needs-assessments
