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SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) – Introduction

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This course is aimed at everyone who works with children and young people aged 0-25. It can be completed by anybody who has an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and disabilities – SEND.

Course Aim
The training will provide existing SEND professionals and those who are new to SEND with the required high level of knowledge and insight into SEND, thus creating a well-informed, joint support network for Children and Young People (CYP) with SEND.

Course Content

This course will cover:

  • Introduction – what are special educational needs
  • Relevant legislation
  • SEN Support
  • EHC Plans
  • Mediation and Disagreement Resolution
  • Preparing for Adulthood
  • Health & Social Care
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Course Duration
This course should take approximately one hour to complete. Due to the volume of information contained in this course you may find it beneficial to complete it over a number of sessions.

Trainer/Facilitator

Stockport Metropolitan Council

Date/Time/Venue

This training is e-learning so can be undertaken at any time.

Cost

This e-learning is free of charge

Booking Process/Additional Information

  • This course can be accessed via the SMBC Learning Pool, you will need to log in to your account or create a new account. When registering please choose from the drop down the ‘Access to SEND Training’ option for ‘Reason for access to Learning Pool’.
  • Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.
  • There are more modules focusing on individual areas of SEND that are also available – please see the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability/Children and Families Act 2014 page.
  • NHS Greater Manchester SEND Handbook – This handbook has been designed for colleagues working within NHS Greater Manchester. It provides an overview of the Integrated Care Board’s responsibilities in relation to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and how they are delivered across the system. It contains resources and additional links to training, please click here to access the handbook.