Additional information and resources

Where can I find out more about SEND Support?

SENDIASS North Yorkshire Leaflets/Documents 

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Information sessions and training for parents

Our service provides free regular information sessions on SEND Support in Mainstream schools and you find information on upcoming dates on our Events page or our Facebook page using the links below.  

Upcoming Events – SENDIASS North Yorkshire  

Sendiass North Yorkshire | Facebook  

Workshops and Training from other organisations and agencies  

Some other agencies offer workshops, webinars and training sessions on supporting your child with SEND. You can find out what they are offering through the links below but please be aware some may charge a cost for these.

Workshops (contact.org.uk)  

Upcoming training events for parents and carers | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice 

Webinars – SOS!SEN (sossen.org.uk)  

Useful links:  

North Yorkshire Council information on support for children/young people with special educational needs and disability in mainstream education – 

SEND information for parents and carers | North Yorkshire Council  

SEND hubs | CYPSinfo (northyorks.gov.uk) – Schools can access specialist information and advice from the North Yorkshire SEND Hubs 

Other information on SEND Support in mainstream education  

The ‘best endeavours’ duty | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice  

How should your nursery, school or college help? | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice  

What does SEN Support in school mean? | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice 

Extra support in school | Contact 

Special Educational Needs – childlawadvice.org.uk 

 

Where can I find legal information?

Children and Families Act 2014 (legislation.gov.uk)  

  • Section 33 – dealing with children and young people with EHC plans. 
  • Section 34 – dealing with children and young people without EHC plans. 
  • Section 35 – inclusion of children with SEN in mainstream schools and nurseries in the activities of the school.

Guidance:  

SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  

Paragraphs 1.26 – 1.38 – Inclusive practice  

Paragraphs 5.27 – 5.35 – Identification SEN Early Years 

Paragraphs 5.36 – 5.54 – SEN Support Early Years  

Paragraphs 6.14 – 6.35 – Identification SEN School  

Paragraphs 6.36 – 6.43 – Special Educational Provision in School  

Paragraphs 6.44 – 6.62 – SEN Support in School  

Paragraphs 7.10 – 7.12 – Identification in Post 16 provision  

Paragraphs 7.13 – 7.35 – SEN Support Post 16 Provision