SEND Core Requirement Training 24/25

Target Group 

This course is targeted to professionals who have organisational responsibilities for SEND at all levels which includes: children and adult social care staff, educational settings (early years providers, schools, academies, free schools, colleges), nurses, GPs and other doctors, allied health professionals, therapeutic roles, practice leads, commissioned providers and private and voluntary organisations. 

Level 3-5 SEND Competency framework.   

Aim

The aim of this session is:

• To provide an overview of the Children and Families Act 2014 (CFA) and Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (COP) 0 to 25 years.

The course will cover the principles of statutory guidance and the duties of local authorities, education, health and others to co-operate and work together to support and prepare for adulthood children and young people, and fully involve them in their support.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course participants will have:

• An improved understanding about the legal framework that informs best practice;
• An improved knowledge and understanding about their role and responsibility in respect of children with special education needs and disabilities under the code of practice;
• An improved knowledge and understanding about the Education, Health and Care needs assessment and planning and review processes and how it is applied in the London Borough of Sutton.

Special Instructions

To be familiar with the Children and Families Act 2014 and Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years.