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 1st October 2024 – 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.
Choosing a Secondary School for your child with SEND
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 8th October 2024 – 10 to 11.30am
How to research what support is available in secondary schools for children with SEND. An explanation of how the system of allocating school places works in Haringey: for children with an EHC Plan and for those without one.
Requesting an EHC needs assessment and what should be in a good EHC Plan
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 15th October 2024 – 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 12th November 2024 – 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 19 November 2024 – 10 to 11:30am
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
In person at Markfield
Thursday 28th November 2024 – 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.
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