Space is a Hertfordshire based charity supporting parent/carers of children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or a Neurodiverse Condition.

 

 

 

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services offer information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This service is also offered directly to young people.

Webinar dates for Jan – Mar 2021 Term

 Wednesday 20^th Jan 2021 @ 7:30pm – EHC Needs Assessment Pt. 2 – Refusal or Agreed…What happens next? (Weeks 6-12)

This is the next session for those parents who attended out What is an EHC Needs Assessment Webinar. This webinar will look at the next steps of the 20 week process from weeks 6-12. It will cover:

• Why the LA may refuse to do an EHC NA
• The options parents have following a refusal to assess
• What happens when an EHC NA is agreed
• How you & your child are involved

Wednesday 27^th Jan 2021 @ 7:30pm – Choosing a School Webinar

This session is for those parents who have a child within a transition school year. It will explore things to think about and consider when viewing and making a decision about your child’s new school.

 Wednesday 24^th Feb 2021 @ 7:30pm – Annual Reviews

This session is for those parents with a child who has an EHCP. It will look at:

• What an annual review is
• The Annual review process
• Preparing for an annual review meeting
• Setting SMART targets
• Preparing for Adulthood Y9+
• And you options if you are not happy with a decision

Wednesday 10^th March 2021 @ 7:30pm – EHC Needs Assessment Pt.3 – Planning meeting & beyond (Weeks 13-20)

This next session is for those parents who have had their needs assessment agreed and are at the stage of receiving their 1^st draft of the EHCP.

• The planning meeting
• The purpose of an EHCP
• Finalising the EHCP if one is agreed
• Options if your EHCP is not agreed

Wednesday 24^th March 2021 @7:30pm – SEN Support

This webinar is for those parents who have a child who has or may have a special educational need. It will look at:

• What is an SEN
• What is SEN support
• The areas of need
• The graduated approach
• Quality first teaching
• Reasonable adjustments
• Support Services in Hertfordshire

All these are now available for parents to book tickets for via the HPCI website à https://www.hertsparentcarers.org.uk/webinars/