This autumn, DiAS is launching a new set of free training sessions for parent carers – Making Sense of SEND.

These sessions are free for parent carers in Devon and can be done online or in person. The aim is to help parent carers understand some of the most important information and the most useful skills to develop when supporting a child with SEND. They will explain the basics about special educational needs, SEN support and how the SEND system works and help parents to feel more confident about speaking up for their child and working with professionals.

You may find it most useful if you’re new to SEND or have a child being supported without an EHC plan, but anyone is welcome to join!

There are two online sessions which you can do one after the other, (part one followed by part two) or separately as individual stand-alone sessions. All the training will be repeated each term so if you miss one session, you can join the next time.

Online sessions

Part one: About SEND and school
Tuesday 19^th November 10am -11.30
Book your place on Ticket Tailor. 

Part two: How to take part and share what you know
Monday 25^th November 10am -11.30
Book your place on Ticket Tailor. 

In person session (parts one and two together)

5^th December 2024, 9.15 for a 9.30am start – 12.45pm. 
Newcourt Community Centre, Blakeslee Drive, Newcourt, Exeter, EX2 7FN
Book your place on Ticket Tailor (places limited)

Here is what each session covers.

Part 1: About SEND and school

• Key things to know – the law, rights and responsibilities, types of SEN, SEND language, knowing your child and knowing your child’s SEN.
• Getting help and working with others – when and how to get help, the Local Offer in Devon, working with professionals and the SEND system.
• SEN Support – core principles of support, types and levels of support, how SEN support works, school plans and adjustments.
  
  

Part 2: How to take part and share what you know

• Your views and your role – what is a parents role and what isn’t, sharing your views, day to day contact with your child’s nursery, school or college, taking part in meetings.
• Sharing what you know – collecting and sharing your child or young person’s views, gathering and sharing useful evidence.
• Asking for help at the right time and in the right way – key contacts and organisations, filling in forms, when things go wrong, what to do if your child needs more help.

Tickets are unlimited for the online sessions  but there are only 30 places available for the in person session. There will be time for questions and discussion during both types of session.