Children with Special Educational Needs

Frequently asked questions

1. What can I do if I think my child has special educational needs?
2. Where can I get help and advice?
3. What is differentiation?
4. What is an Individual Educational Plan?
5. What provision is there for Special Educational Needs in schools?
6. What school can my child go to?
7. What is a statutory assessment?
8. Who decides whether to agree to a statutory assessment?
9. What is a Statement of Special Educational Needs?
10. Can I request a statutory assessment for my child?
11. How does the Special Educational Needs Panel reach their decision?
12. How are the Special Educational Needs Panel decisions recorded?
13. How are the Special Educational Needs Panel decisions communicated to parents/carers?
14. How are social care services and health care services involved?
15. What can I do if a statutory assessment or statement is not agreed?
16. How is a Statement of Special Educational Needs reviewed?
17. What happens if my child has a disability?
18. Can I have home to school transport for my child?

 

 

Contact

Jonathan Butler

Special Educational Needs Team

Town Hall

1 Town Square

Barking

IG11 7LU

 

Tel: 020 8227 3018

Fax: 020 8227 3307

Textphone: 020 8227 3180

Email: jonathan.butler@lbbd.gov.uk|

 

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