Articles on SEN and Disability (195)
Adult Disability Social Care Services in Blackburn with Darwen referral pathway
The Care Act 2014 places a duty on local authorities to conduct transition assessments for children, children’s carers and young carers where there is a likely need for care and support after the child in question turns 18. Transition is understood to be the time…Adults' social care
In this section you will find information on the Care Act 2014, Guidance, advice, services, support agencies and groups along with any up and coming events.Advice for Early Years Providers re Disabled Children and the Equality Act 2010 and The Children and Families Act 2014
Many early years settings have been covered by disability discrimination duties since the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) was first implemented. This booklet by The Council for Disabled Children produced this booklet to set out these duties in the context of duties to all young…Allocation framework for SEN top-up funding
This document provides information about the different levels of top up funding for different types of special educational need. It must be referred to when making a request to the EHC Panel. To view the document please select the link to your right.Ambitious about Autism - Making sense of your autism diagnosis
Getting an autism diagnosis as a young adult can be a moment of huge significance. On one hand it can feel like finally getting answers to questions about yourself, or feelings of difference from others. But an autism diagnosis can also raise many more questions…Ambitious about Autism - transition to employment toolkit
Ambitious about Autism and The Autism Education Trust have launched a new employment toolkit to support autistic young people into the job market. The Transition to employment toolkit is free to download and aims to prevent autistic young people falling out of education, employment or…Anna Freud National Centre for children and families
On My Mind, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families. On My Mind aims to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing. Their website is full of useful tips and information that has been co-produced by young people.…Annual health checks for children and young adults with learning disabilities
Who can have an annual health check? Anyone aged 14 or over who is on their doctor's learning disability register can have a free annual health check once a year. You do not have to be ill to have a health check – in fact,…Appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
The government has published information on how to appeal and in what circumstances you can appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal. To view this information please click here or select the links to your right.Arrangements for Top Up Funding and Educational Placements
If you would like to follow a signed version of this information, please click on the BSL logo above. This factsheet provides information about both these processes: an overview of what top up funding is, how it is accessed and what it can be used…ASD Support Service - Spring North
Spring North and Child Action Northwest, are leading non-profit organisations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism, are excited to announce the launch of a pioneering project designed to provide comprehensive support to families and parents who have children diagnosed with autism and…Assistive Technology and Alternative Augmentative Communication (A.A.C)
This document provides information on Assistive Technology and Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC). BwD SEND Support Service is able to undertake assessments and provide training and support on the use of Assistive Technology and A.A.C. BwD SEND Support Service has a range of Advisory Teachers available…The Autism Resource Suite
Whole School SEND have published a free to access resource to support the school workforce to deliver high quality provision for pupils with SEND. The Autism Resource suite has guides on transition and resources developed by autistic young people for use in classrooms. It also includes the…Autistic people and inpatient mental health hospitals
The National Autistic Society (NAS) have produced some advice and support for autistic children, young people and their family members on mental health and being admitted to mental health hospitals To visit the site please use this linkBee Unique
Bee Unique Autism is a charity whose purpose is to relieve the needs of those diagnosed with Autism and those who are currently engaged in the medical diagnosis of Autism and their immediate families and carers in England in particular, but not exclusively, by the…Blackburn with Darwen Council's Complaints Policy
Wherever possible, Blackburn with Darwen Council will try and resolve concerns or issues by meeting with those involved, but if you wish to make a formal complaint this policy provides information on how to that and who to contact. Blackburn with Darwen's customer feedback form,…Blackburn with Darwen Council's Reasonable Expectations of Post 16 Providers for Meeting Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)
Every Local Authority (LA) has a duty to explain and publish the special educational provision it expects post 16 providers to ordinarily make for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). In response to this the LA has drafted this document…Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Graduated Response Early Years 2023
Every Local Authority (LA) has a duty to explain and publish the special educational provision it expects early years settings and providers to ordinarily make for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). So, to make sure that providers and parents…