What do the SEND Reforms mean for you?

In September 2014 the law changed around the way disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs (SEN), get the support they need.

Now, you have more say over what support and services are offered in your local area, and more help is available for you as you prepare for adulthood.

Some of the biggest changes include:

• a bigger focus on your aspirations for the future and the support you will need to achieve your goals
• Education, Health and Care Plans have replaced statements of special educational needs and Learning Difficulty Assessments
• your local authority asking children and young people about the services it is offering
• you being more involved in making decisions about how you are supported
• having more information, advice and support to understand your options as you move into adulthood.

What you need to know about the SEND reforms

What you need to know about the SEND reforms

A video from the Council for Disabled children about the SEND reforms

What the SEND Reforms Mean for Post-16 Support

What the SEND Reforms Mean for Post-16 Support

A video from the Council for Disabled children about how the SEND reforms affect post-16 support.

What is the Graduated Response?

What is the Graduated Response?

The SEND Graduated Response is a tool for schools and colleges to help ensure children and young people with Special Educational Needs reach their full potential.

What are Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)?

What are Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)?

A video from the Council for Disabled Children explaining EHCP's

What is a Person Centred Planning meeting?

What is a Person Centred Planning meeting?

A video from the Council for Disabled Children explaining Person Centred planning meetings

What is an Annual Review of an EHCP?

What is an Annual Review of an EHCP?

A video from the Council for Disabled Children explaining EHCP annual reviews

How to share your views for your Annual EHC Review

How to share your views for your Annual EHC Review

A great resource, created by Amy from Nottinghamshire, who is a member of Council for Disabled Children’s youth advisory group FLARE

What you need to know about the SEND Local Offer

What you need to know about the SEND Local Offer

A video from the Council for Disabled Children explaining the Local Offer

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