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It is not the function of the SEND Early Notification to serve as a recommendation for a specialist setting, although in some cases a specialist setting may be the most effective way of providing the arrangements a child In line with the SEND Code of Practice, where health services anticipate a child under school age has, or is likely to have SEND when they start school they are required to have a discussion with the parents and then make a notification to the local authority. This duty is Section 23 of the Children and Family Act 2014. If you are still unhappy after speaking to staff you can make a complaint or follow the disagreement resolution process. The threshold for an SEND Early Notification is generally agreed to be that the child has severe, complex and enduring special educational needs which may require support arrangements which are in excess of those through reasonable adjustments.This means your child may have a sensory impairment or a physical disability that means they need extra support and resources to be able to access their learning. What should you do? Top Tip - A child does not need a diagnosis to get support in school. If the school and parent identify needs before a diagnosisthe support can be provided by school straightaway. What SEND might my child have? Communication and interaction The purpose of the SEND Early Notification is to ensure that the Local Authority is aware of children with SEND and can ensure that the child has access to the right support arrangements at the right time. The Local Offer – sharing information about the services, activities and support available in the local Wakefield area

Contribute to the multi-professional assessment of children’s needs, including children with complex learning difficulties and neurodevelopmental needs. For more in depth informationyou can access information from IPSEA- what is SENsupport? Getting SEN support The amount of involvement we have depends on the nature and purpose of the work. It may be that only short term input is required. Alternatively, we can remain involved with a child until the end of the first term in their Reception year of mainstream school. This means we are able to help support a child’s transition into school. Stay and Play sessions for families of children with Special educational needs or disabilities that have recently been referred to the Early Years SEND Team Specialist Advisory Teacher support for children/young people undergoing EHC processes and those with EHC PlansThe Specialist Advisory Teacherswork across the Private, Voluntary & Independent (PVI), Primary, Secondary and Post-16 sectors. We provide support to children and young people through Most crucially, the videos have been specifically designed to focus on ‘stage’ rather than ‘age’, allowing them to be enjoyed by a wide range of ages. With pressure mounting on parents to be the central pillar of the learning experience, the programme also comes with additional learning resources to enable parents and therapists not just to understand the techniques used, but also to integrate them outside of the sessions. There is no generally accepted right time for a SEND Early Notification to be made. Health colleagues will notify the LA at a time that is considered to be appropriate. Medway Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Support service (SENDIAS) provides a range of free and impartial help to parents/carers, children and young people.