What are they?
An opportunity to book a 30-minute TEAMS conversation with a multi-professional group consisting of SEND advisory teachers, Educational Psychologists and managers from the Statutory SEND team.
The consultations will facilitate a solution-focused discussion around any questions or concerns you have related to SEND policy, practice and provision within your setting and will provide advice, support and signposting. Specifically, we encourage consultations to be booked to discuss any concerns around attendance for a child or young person as well as where an EHCNA has been declined or there has been a decision not to issue an EHCP following an assessment. The consultation is not an opportunity to challenge any EHCP decisions that have been made but will provide a space to consider possible next steps and further support.
Who can book a SEND support consultation?
SEND support consultations are available for all schools to book: Primary, secondary, maintained schools, MATs, independent and special schools.
When will they take place?
SEND support consultations will take place on alternate Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 12-4.30pm.
How do I book?
Follow this link to book a consultation
Choose your preferred time slot and complete the information required. Where possible, please gain verbal consent from the family to discuss individual cases. Where consent has not been given, we can discuss cases anonymously.
What will happen during and SEND support consultation?
You will be asked to outline the situation you want to discuss. All those present in the meeting may then ask some further questions or may put forward ideas for problem solving and further support. At the end of the session, there will be 2 or 3 agreed next steps to help move the situation forwards.
Advice for parents and carers
DiAS (Devon, Information, Advice and Support) supports children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents and carers. DiAS is an impartial and confidential service. Their aim is to empower parents and carers to help them feel confident making informed decisions about their child’s education. They also support children and young people too, ensuring their views are heard and understood, thereby enabling them to make decisions about their future.
Tel: 01392 383080 or email: devonias@devon.gov.uk