Upcoming Information Sessions for parents and carers
To book your place visit Eventbrite
or contact the SENDIASS team:
sendiass@markfield.org.uk or 020 88022611
(Please leave a message and we will get back to you)
SEN support in schools – for children who do not have an EHC Plan
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 28th January 2025 – 10 to 11.30am
An explanation of the law covering the duties of schools to identify and meet the special educational needs of children who do not have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Plus an overview of Haringey guidance to schools on what they are expected to provide from the school’s resources.
Requesting an EHC needs assessment and what should be in a good EHC Plan
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 4th February 2025 – 10 to 11:30am
Explaining the criteria for and process of requesting an Education Health & Care needs assessment for a child with additional needs, including how to appeal if the request for a needs assessment is refused by the Local Authority. Also, a guide on how to review the different sections of an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to check that your child’s needs are accurately described, and the provision in the Plan is clear, specific and quantified.
Getting the right support in school for your autistic child
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 25th February 2025 – 10 to 11.30am
How to navigate the special education needs system, focussing on what help is available in mainstream schools for autistic children and those waiting for autism assessments.
Understanding the SEND system
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 4th March 2025 – 10am to 12pm
Key principles of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice. The system for SEND provision in schools, reviewing progress, Education Health Care needs assessments and Plans (EHCPs), Annual Reviews mediation and appealing against Local Authority decisions.
Personal Budgets for Short Breaks
Online training via ZOOM
Thursday 20th March 2025 – 10am to 12pm
Learn about Haringey’s Personal Budget scheme for disabled children, including the assessment process, your choices and rights and how support should be provided.
EP Service Webinar: A solution-focussed approach to parent/carer well-being
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 4th February 2025 – 10 to 11am
A webinar for parents delivered by Haringey Educational Psychology Service. This webinar will be an interactive session to support parents/carers to think about and discuss their own well-being so that they can effectively support their children – for parents of children of all ages.
Haringey EP Service Webinar: Managing Children’s Anxiety
Online training via ZOOM
Wednesday 12th March 2025 – 12 to 1pm
A webinar for parents delivered by Haringey Educational Psychology service. This webinar will focus on understanding and managing children’s anxiety – for parents of children of all ages.
The information sessions are FREE for parents/carers of children and young people with additional needs living in Haringey
For others: please contact us for prices
Some sessions are delivered online via zoom, and some are in person at the Markfield centre in Markfield Park, N15 4RB.
For online sessions you will be emailed a link the day before.
If you need support with setting up zoom please let us know when booking