This part of our Making Sense of SEND training explains the basics about special educational needs, SEN support and how the SEND system works. It includes:

• Key things to know – the law, rights and responsibilities, types of SEN, SEND language, knowing your child and knowing your child’s SEN.
• Getting help and working with others – when and how to get help, the Local Offer in Devon, working with professionals and the SEND system.
• SEN Support - core principles of support, types and levels of support, how SEN support works, school plans and adjustments.

You may find it most useful if you are a parent carer living in Devon and you’re new to SEND or have a child being supported without an EHC plan, but anyone is welcome to join! 

The session is run by Sarah Smith, Information and Training Officer, and Janet Bishop, DiAS Officer, who works on our enquiry line. The main session is one hour long, with 30 minutes for questions and discussion at the end.