Articles on SEN and Disability (195)
Category of Need
SEND Category of Need The document on the right hand side contains guidance on how to record SEND in the pupil level school census. It is particularly important that SENCOs review the data for the January school census to make sure it is as up-to-date…Caudwell Children
Caudwell Children is a national charity based in Staffordshire at their state of the art facilities which are dedicated to improving the lives of disabled and autistic children. They provide diagnosis, equipment, services and support to help them lead a full and active life. Visit…Children Act 2004
To view the full legislation please select the link to your right.Children and Families Act 2014
To view the full legislation please see useful links boxChildren's advice and duty service (CADS)
The Children's advice and duty service (CADS) provides a single point of contact for professionals and members of the public who want to seek support or raise concerns about a child. If you have any concerns about a child at risk of harm, abuse or…Children's Centres - How to get involved
Blackburn with Darwen’s children's centres offer a range of services and activities for all parents, carers and children in line with the needs of the local community. No one children’s centre is the same but each provides a core set of services including early year’s…Children's Education Advisory Service (CEAS)
The Children's Education Advisory Service (CEAS) provides expert and impartial advice about the education of service children. Overview CEAS are part of the MOD’s Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) and are a small dedicated team, who are experienced in advising service parents on a wide range…Community well-being services
This is a new area and under development (Feb 2024)Complaints to Local Authorities (LGO tips)
Making a complaint can be difficult and stressful. The Local Government Ombudsman has outlined some top tips to help make the process easier for you and for the person dealing with your complaint. To view these tips please click here or select the link on…