SEND: guide for parents and carers
A guide on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
This guide explains how the system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) works.
It covers:
- the law and guidance on which the system is based
- places to go for help and further information
- details about changes to the system from 1 September 2014
It may also be useful for staff dealing with the parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in:
- schools and colleges
- early years education settings
The guide should be used alongside the ‘Special education needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25’.
You may also find the easy-read version of this guide for parents and carers and for children and young people useful.
Support for special educational needs and disability
Strategies and policies
We want all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Thurrock to be able to access outstanding support in their early years, school, college, preparing for adulthood and at work so they can fully achieve their potential and have happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Our strategies
You can access our strategies for special educational needs and disabilities below.
Strategies and policies | Support for special educational needs and disability | Thurrock Council