Training and events

One of the ways that DIAS supports parents and professionals is by sharing our knowledge and expertise.

We often work directly with parents to deliver our training and also co-produce sessions with other organisations and teams.

We inform and support parents by:

delivering training
running workshops and seminars
putting on information events
telling others about the work we do, and how we can support parents, carers, children and young people

Training and information events for parents

All of our parent training is free and currently takes place online and in person.

Details of any training sessions will always be advertised on our website and our Facebook page.

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

In person session
Parts one and two together

You can find training dates and booking details in our news pages or on our Facebook page.

Making Sense of EHC plans and reviews

These DIAS training sessions give lots of tips and practical information to help parent carers get to grips with their child’s EHC plan.

Split into two online sessions, the training aims to help parent carers understand their child’s EHC plan and what’s in it, how it is used and how to take part in the review process.

Understanding your child’s EHC plan
The EHC review

To find out more about the sessions, contact Sarah Smith.

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Page reviewed: April 2024
Page due for review: April 2026