Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Guide for Parents & Carers (Dept of Health)
This guide is for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs (SEN) or a disability. It covers:-
- the law and guidance on which the system is based
- places to go for help and further information
- details about changes to the system from 1 September 2014
It may also be useful for staff dealing with the parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in:
- schools and colleges
- early years education settings
It should be used alongside the SEND Code of Practice detailed here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25. There is also a link to an easy read version of this on the webpage.
Who to contact
- Website
- SEND Guide for Parents & Carers
- Scan to visit this website
Additional Information
- Providing services to
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Disabled children/young people
Adults
Carers - Supporting people with
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Physical disability
Hearing impairment
Vision impairment
Learning difficulty
Mental health conditions
Autistic Spectrum Condition
Communication impairment
Actions
Record managed by Oxfordshire Family Information Service
This information has been collected from third party providers and Oxfordshire County Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information nor does inclusion represent a recommendation or an endorsement. Parents, carers, young people and professionals are recommended to check that organisations and services are appropriate and safe before they attend.
See: Help on how to choose services safely
See: Help on how to choose services safely
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