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Autism Education Trust Hub
Sefton Inclusion Service are pleased we are now an official Autism Education Training Hub. We are able to deliver the Autism Education Trust’s programme of training for Early Years and Schools.Auxiliary Aids
Since 1st September 2012 the reasonable adjustments duty for schools and local authorities has included a duty to provide auxiliary aids and services for disabled pupils. This duty is contained in section 20(5) of the Equality Act 2010: ‘… a requirement, where a disabled person…Blue Badge
If you are disabled, a blue badge allows you to park legally near to places you are visiting. The permit is for any eligible disabled person irrespective of whether you are travelling as a driver, or as a passenger. *Important* Currently, it may take up…Complementary Education Service (Sefton Council)
The Complementary Education Service provides advice and guidance to Primary and Secondary Schools including Academies and Free Schools to ensure they meet the needs of and fulfill their statutory obligations towards vulnerable pupils. Its key duties are: Supporting schools in ensuring that they are meeting…Complex Needs Team
The Complex Needs Team supports and advises staff in Sefton schools and settings to facilitate the inclusion and academic progress of children and young people with physical and/or medical complex needs. Key support provided by the team includes: Build capacity in schools and settings to…CYP with EHC Plan - Entering and being released from custody
Please click the download on the right to view the document.Disabled Students' Allowance
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability. This can be on its own or in addition to any student finance you get. The type of support and…Early Years (Early Years Offer)
In Sefton you can access a whole host of safe, high quality childcare and early learning opportunities. You can find details of all local childcare settings right here on the Sefton Directory. Universally all three and four year olds across Sefton are entitled to 15 hours…Education, Health and Care Assessment and Plans (EHC)
In 2014 the government introduced a new system under the Children’s and Families Act 2014 around Special Educational Needs (SEN). They extended the age range to cover from birth to 25 years old and gave families greater control and choice in decisions ensuring the child…Educational Psychology
Introduction Educational psychologists are concerned with the learning and well-being of children and young people in educational and early years’ settings. All educational psychologists have knowledge and understanding of child development and associated psychology and so are able to work with schools to provide support…Hearing Needs Team
The Hearing Needs Team facilitate the inclusion and academic progress of children and young people with hearing needs through direct teaching and support to schools, settings and parents. Referrals are accepted for children and young people who have been diagnosed with a permanent childhood hearing…Home to School Transport
The Local Authority has a statutory duty, and in appropriate circumstances discretionary powers to provide assistance with home to school travel, based on a pupil’s individual needs and circumstances. Parent and Carers are responsible for ensuring that their children attend school regularly and on time.…Inclusion Consultants
The Inclusion Consultants are a team of skilled educational practitioners, who are experienced in teaching and special needs. The team has experience of working with pupils and advising teaching professionals, including SENCOs from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 4, in mainstream and in specialist settings. …I’ve been told
In March 2020, Sefton secured funding from Health Education England to Improve Awareness of Neurodiversity in the Early Years across Sefton. One part of this project was Change the Conversation, looking at promoting a more positive outlook for those starting out on this journey.…Joint Local Area SEND Inspection - Statement of Action
From 21 November 2016 to 25 November 2016, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted a joint inspection of the local area of Sefton to judge the effectiveness of the area in implementing the disability and special educational needs reforms as set out in…Local Offer - Education, Schools & Learning
The vast majority of children who have special educational needs or disabilities in Sefton will access their educational entitlement alongside their peers in mainstream schools. There is a rich and varied range of schools in Sefton including faith schools, maintained schools, academies and a free…