Training, events and Webinars

Sheffield SENDIAS run a variety of information sessions for parents, carers and young people both online and in person.

If you cannot find an available session for the event you are looking for, please call us on 0114 273 6009

  • Would you like to know how your child or young person should be supported with their education?

    What is SEN support and how should your child or young person’s nursery, school or college implement this? 

    The session will be hosted by one of our SSENDIAS officers where you will have the opportunity to ask any questions.

    On this session we will cover:

    ·       The myth of needing a diagnosis to get support!

    ·       What is SEN support and the graduated approach?

    ·       What is provision and outcomes?

    ·       What are Sheffield’s local policies?

    ·       How to have the conversations about SEN support

    ·       When should this be reviewed?

    We are also now running some face-to-face sessions. Click here to book

  • Have you been advised to apply for an EHC Plan?

    Wondering if or when you should request a EHC needs assessment?

    This session will be hosted by one of our SSENDIAS officers where you will have the opportunity to ask any questions.

    On this session we will cover:

    ·       What happens in an EHC needs assessment?

    ·       Options of how to make the request

    ·       Should I speak to nursery, school or college first?

    ·       What must a Local Authority consider when making the decision to carry out a needs assessment.

    ·       What are Sheffield’s local policies for a request?

    ·       Timelines for obtaining an EHC Plan

    ·       Options if the Local Authority do not agree to carry out an assessment or issue a plan.

    We are also now running some face-to-face sessions. Click here to book

  • Have you recently received a draft EHC Plan?

    Would you like to understand what each section should contain?

    The session will be hosted by one of our SSENDIAS officers where you will have the opportunity to ask any questions.

    On this session we will cover:

    ·       What to do when you receive a draft plan

    ·       What is each section and what should they contain?

    ·       Timelines for making comments/ representations about the draft EHC Plan

    ·       What are my options if I disagree with the final EHC Plan?

    ·       When should the EHC Plan be reviewed?

  • Have you received a final EHC Plan which you disagree with the content?

    Would you like to know what your options are?

    The session will be hosted by one of our SSENDIAS officers where you will have the opportunity to ask any questions.

    On this session we will cover:

    ·       Time limits for appealing

    ·       Mediation

    ·       Extended powers appeals (health & social Care sections)

    ·       Understanding the appeal forms

    ·       The appeal timetable.

    ·       What is case management?

    ·       What is a working document?

  • Learn more about your options following a decision from the local authority about an EHC plan

    This session is for parents, carers and young people who have received a decision from the LA about an EHC plan.

    The session will cover:

    • Looking at decisions that can challenged through mediation and/ or tribunal

    • Timescales

    • What is Mediation?

    • Parents/ Carers and Young Peoples responsibility and the SSENDIAS Role

    • Q&A session

  • This session is for parents who are considering lodging an appeal with the SEND Tribunal

    This session is for parents, carers and young people who are considering lodging an appeal to the SEND Tribunal.

    The session will cover:

    • What are you wanting to appeal

    • Understanding the different forms to lodge your appeal

    • How to fill in these forms

    • Parents/ Carers and Young Peoples responsibility and the SSENDIAS Role

    • Q&A session

  • This session is for parents who have an upcoming Tribunal hearing and want to find out more

    This session is for parents, carers and young people who have an upcoming Tribunal hearing

    The session will cover:

    • Discuss paperwork- such as case directions, case review forms, tribunal orders, request for change forms.

    • What to expect in a hearing

    • Who will contact you and who do you need to contact

    • Parents/ Carers and Young Peoples responsibility and the SSENDIAS Role

    • Q&A session

Webinars

We also have some webinars if you can’t make it to one of our live sessions

Click here to watch them all