EPISODE · Jun 3, 2024 · 26 MIN
SEND. Special Education Needs & Disabilities - How To Get Help
from Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari · host Hatti Suvari
Navigating Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) can be overwhelming, especially when trying to secure the right support for a child who needs more than the standard help provided at school. For many parents, this is a world they never expected to enter until they had to. With nearly 1.5 million pupils in England identified as having SEND, and numbers continuing to rise, understanding your child’s rights and the system’s obligations has never been more important. What support must schools provide? How do you get your child properly assessed? And what can you do if the school or local authority isn’t giving your child the help they need? In this essential and empowering episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by Emma Waldron to break down the SEND process in clear, practical terms. From securing assessments to challenging decisions and accessing the right support, this episode is packed with key insights and top tips to help parents advocate with confidence. If this is something being faced, or someone close is going through, then take the time to listen and share this episode. The right knowledge can make all the difference. #HattiSuvari #EmmaWaldron #SEND #educationlaw #EHCP #specialeducationalneeds #parentingtips #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Navigating Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) can be overwhelming, especially when trying to secure the right support for a child who needs more than the standard help provided at school. For many parents, this is a world they never expected to enter until they had to. With nearly 1.5 million pupils in England identified as having SEND, and numbers continuing to rise, understanding your child’s rights and the system’s obligations has never been more important. What support must schools provide? How do you get your child properly assessed? And what can you do if the school or local authority isn’t giving your child the help they need? In this essential and empowering episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by Emma Waldron to break down the SEND process in clear, practical terms. From securing assessments to challenging decisions and accessing the right support, this episode is packed with key insights and top tips to help parents advocate with confidence. If this is something being faced, or someone close is going through, then take the time to listen and share this episode. The right knowledge can make all the difference. #HattiSuvari #EmmaWaldron #SEND #educationlaw #EHCP #specialeducationalneeds #parentingtips #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking
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