How do I get my Child Recognised

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How Do I Get My Child Recognised?

Special Educational Needs (SEN) - Process

Detailed below is a generic process that is in line with the SEN Code of Practice but may differ slightly within each Local Authority

SEN Process

School identifies the children that need extra support
SENCO identifies child's Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SENCO formulates Special Needs - Individual Action Plans (IAP)
Local Authority (LA) involved at 'School Action Plus' stage + school support team. Educational Psychologists, and Clinical Psychologists where necessary

Legal document (Statement) issued by LA detailing child's SEN
Where possible Statement SEN are met in Mainstream school (MS)
Annual review with LA - Statement modified or agreement to move to Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Child not excluded from MS unless absolutely necessary and no other options available

If unable to meet child's needs, child is sent to PRU
PRU has to be provided by LA - short term for a place in a Special Placement
If unable to return child to MS school, LA look for a place in a Special Placement
LA can pass PRU if presented with an extreme child

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