Special educational needs (SEN)

We are currently updating the SEND information on the Local Offer and Kelsi. Please contact the area office if you have any queries.

SEN Support

SEN Support
Local Inclusion Forum Teams (LIFT)

Access support from specialist educational professionals.
The Mainstream Core Standards

The Mainstream Core Standards
SEN training

Training dates and materials for SEN staff.
SEN assessment and placement service

Contact details.
Statutory Assessment Requests

Guidance and documentation for statutory assessment.
High needs funding for schools

High Needs Funding information.
Education health and care plans

Plans, forms and templates.
Annual Review of Education Health Care Plans

Annual Reviews
SEND Policy, Forms and DFE Guidance

Forms and documents to use if you work with children with SEN.
SEND in Further Education

SEND in Further Education
High Needs Funding in Further Education

High Needs Funding in Further Education
Deaf and deafblind interpreting service

Accessing the sign language interpreting service.
Kent Portage

Home visit service for pre-school children with additional needs.
Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions

Supporting pupils at schools with medical conditions.
Special Educational Needs Inclusion Fund (SENIF)

SENIF is a statutory requirement made available to enable settings supporting pre-school children with special educational needs to secure better outcomes.
Partnership Teams

Further information on SEN in specialised teams.
SEND strategy

Improving the lives of young people with SEND.
SEN admissions criteria

For Kent's special schools and contacts in the admissions service.
Transitioning into adult social care

Guidance for young people as they transition to adult social care.
Mediation and Resolution

Mediation and Resolution
Transfer of Statements

Clear guidance on transfer of statement to EHCP plans.
Changes to SEN home to school transport

Changes to SEN school transport.
SEN Learning Resources for Loan

Emporium Plus, providing high quality resources for loan to Early Years settings, Primary schools, out of school providers and families.
Sensory Impairment in Special Schools

Sensory Impairment in Special Schools
SEND Privacy Notice

This notice explains what personal data (information) we hold about you, how we collect, how we use and may share information about you.
SEN Suggestions Mailbox

If you have any questions or queries regarding SEN, please contact us using the link above.

Events

Oct

Half Term Halloween fun

Primary school aged children across Kent can take part in food and craft activities at a Halloween themed fun day later this month.

Oct

Helping the Angry Child Navigate the Classroom

This workshop will present a range of strategies and ideas to support professionals working with children presenting challenging and inflexible behaviour.

Oct

SEND and strategies for a mainstream setting

This twilight session offers an opportunity to gain an understanding of specific Special Educational Needs and Disabilities from a teacher's perspective.