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The Special Educational Consortium welcomed the decision for Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission to inspect how effectively local areas fulfil their new responsibilities→Special Educational Consortium

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See new NHS guidance on meeting children’s health needs in educational and other community settings… https://t.co/uSKX1Z068b

SEC's response to exclusion guidance

Summary and Guidance27 Apr 2017SEC's response to exclusion guidanceSEC's response to the consultation on exclusion guidance.→Help & Resources

Tribunal pilot has potential to improve joint working

News30 Mar 2017Tribunal pilot has potential to improve joint workingGovernment publish report on disagreement resolution and agree to extend pilot nationally→News & Opinion

DfE publish results from family survey on EHC process

News30 Mar 2017DfE publish results from family survey on EHC processFindings from government survey of 13,000 parents and young people→News & Opinion

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Funding of students 16-25 with SEND - A Quick Guide

Summary and Guidance23 May 2018Funding of students 16-25 with SEND - A Quick GuideThe Preparing For Adulthood programme have produced a new guide on funding for students aged 16-25 with SEND. The syst…→Transition Information Network

Train the Trainer resource pack

Toolkit and Multi-Media22 May 2018Train the Trainer resource packA training pack which can be delivered in team meetings for social care staff.→Help & Resources

Requirements to provide Health Advice within six weeks

Fact Sheet08 May 2018Requirements to provide Health Advice within six weeksTo develop high quality EHC Plans that integrate provision across service boundaries local areas need a clear, transpa…→Help & Resources

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Identifying solutions to social care challenges - North West Action Learning Sets

02JulSocial Care2 Jul 2018 12:30 — 16:00Identifying solutions to social care challenges - North West Action Learning SetsAs part of our role as Strategic Reform Partner to the DfE, the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) have identified th…→Our Services

Independent Support - Legal & Role of the Independent Supporter

03JulEvent3 Jul 2018 09:30 — 4 Jul 16:30Independent Support - Legal & Role of the Independent SupporterThis is a two day back-to-back training session. By booking onto this event, you will need to be available to complete…→Independent Support

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Postcards from Europe: Zurich

Comment22 Jun 2018Postcards from Europe: ZurichPhilippa Stobbs, Assistant Director, CDCThere is a challenge for many of the projects of the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education: how do…→News & Opinion

SEND Newsflash: SEND Careers funding available

News22 Jun 2018SEND Newsflash: SEND Careers funding availableDepartment for EducationDeadline for applications 19th July.→News & Opinion

Work experience should be available to every teenager or young adult.

News19 Jun 2018Work experience should be available to every teenager or young adult.FLARE's Amba writes about her work experience and how it has given her much more than career inspiration. Do you th…→News & Opinion

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