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Virtual Workshop Special Educational Needs (SEN) support in mainstream schools and colleges - 13th January

  Don't forget to book your space for THURSDAY FROM 10:30-12:00 - using link  https://www. eventbrite. co. uk/e/special-educational-needs-sen-support-in-mainstream-schools-and-colleges-tickets-220842183917 Virtual Workshop Special Educational Needs (SEN) support in mainstream schools and colleges This workshop is for parents/carers, young people and practitioners.

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Annual Review Checklist - IPSEA

Local authorities must review EHC plans at least once a year and the process they must follow is set out in law. Read IPSEA guidance on the process, and download their annual review checklist, here: https://www. ipsea. org. uk/the-annual-review-process?fbclid=IwAR2ETqGq4mndT_0Ub9Kr1bv7xiet2fL-Un86rL1yzLwGi5-nljKr64hrKU0

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An open letter to Parents & Carers

Will Quince, the newly appointed Minister for Children and Families has written an open letter to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families and those who support them.

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SEND Information Hub

  Do you have a child or a teenager with special educational needs and/or disabilities? We want to hear from you. After listening to your feedback, we have now arranged 2 additional evening virtual focus groups.

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Workshops & Info sessions

  Does your child have a Special Educational Need or disability? Do you, your child or young person, have questions about their education? Unsure what to do? We can:  provide impartial advice and information about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities support  help you…

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we attended the launch of PACT

Kent Parents and Carers Together (PACT) (kentpact.org.uk)

A forum for parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within Kent local authority. PACT's aim is to make sure that services provided by education, health and care meet the needs of children with SEND and their families.

 
Kent PACT is a way to empower you as parents and carers and enable you to have your say. The combined voices of Kent PACT are fed into how services are designed and delivered in Kent. We are part of a National Network of Parent Carer Forums and are supported by parent led charities that you may know in your local area.
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