Special Educational Needs publications

Parents' and Carers' Guide to Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Shropshire
This booklet may be useful if you think your child has difficulties at school. It explains:

• the law
• the Code of Practice (2001)
• the SEN and Disability Act (2001)
• the types of difficulty some children may have
• how and where to get help
• the statutory assessment process
• statements

Please select the attached document to access this booklet

Special Educational Needs: A guide for parents and carers.
Produced by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).
Telephone: +44 (0) 845 6022260
e-mail: dfes@prolog.uk.com

Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal.
Advice to parents on how to appeal against Local Education Authority's decisions.
SEN helpline: +44 (0) 870 241 2555

SEN Code of Practice.
Issued by the DfES in November 2001 (REF DfES 581/2001). Provides practical advice to Local Education Authorities, maintained schools, early education settings and others on carrying out their statutory duties to identify, assess and make provision for children's special educational needs. Copies can be obtained from DfES Publications.
Telephone: +44 (0) 845 6022260
e-mail: dfes@prolog.uk.com

To access the DfES e-mail address on this page, please select the attached document