We are offering parents and carers of children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) the opportunity to speak with a member of the East & Purbeck SEND Team.
For children and young people without an EHCP, please reach out to the Family Support and Advice Line.
Eligibility
This appointment system is available for individuals who:
- live in East & Purbeck Locality within Dorset Council area (not open to parents of children living within the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council area)
- have queries or concerns about a child or young person with an EHCP
Topics covered
The appointment will cover:
- an update on the status of a ‘live’ EHC Needs Assessment
- progress following an Annual Review
- information regarding processes and next steps
Consultation details
Each consultation is 20 minutes and are available weekly, on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
All calls are confidential unless there is a risk of harm to you, your child, or someone else. However, information will be passed onto the allocated SEND Provision Lead.
Booking a consultation
You can book a telephone consultation online. If you cannot book online, call 01305 224995. A member of the business support team will make an appointment for you.
What to expect from the consultation
Before speaking to a member of the SEND team please note:
- each bookable slot is for 20 minutes
- all parties will respect confidentiality
- we are here to help you and thank you for treating us with respect
What a typical consultation includes
- Aim of the Consultation: discuss what you want to achieve from the session
- Detailed Questions: the SEND team will ask a range of questions to understand the concern better
- Solution Support: the SEND team will help you find solutions to your concern
- Summary: a summary of the session, including any actions will be taken through the call this will be emailed to you and your Provision Lead
For parents and carers
Talk to your child’s class teacher or tutor first. Alternatively, consult the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) at your child's school.
If your child's needs are complex, the SENCO can discuss the possibility of involving an Educational Psychologist or Specialist Teacher.
For schools
All children and young people have a right to receive an education where they are included and make progress. This includes those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). There are 3 different levels of support in education:
- Universal support: All children and young people should receive high quality teaching through ordinarily available provision.
- SEN (Special Educational Needs) support: Some children and young people need additional and different targeted or specialist support.
- Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP): A few children and young people have higher support needs. They will need personalised support and may need an EHCP.
Educational settings should use a person-centred approach to make sure support is suited to each child or young person.