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 6th May 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 3rd June 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 10th June 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 24th June 2025 – 10am 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.
EP Service Webinar: Emotion coaching
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 29th April 2025 – 12 to 1pm
A webinar for parents delivered by Haringey Educational Psychology Service. This webinar will focus on supporting children to recognise and manage their emotions – for parents of children of all ages.
EP Service Webinar: Social and Emotional Development
Online training via ZOOM
Tuesday 10th June 2025 – 12 to 1pm
A webinar for parents delivered by Haringey Educational Psychology Service. This webinar will focus on the stages of social and emotional development children typically go through, what we might see at each stage and how parents can help children to navigate the challenges that each of these stages bring- 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