Parents and carers are left confused and frustrated
Parents and carers find the Special Educational Needs system
complicated and feel confused, anxious and frustrated. This is
still the case even if parents and carers are eventually satisfied
with the outcome.
Back to topCommunication between Local Authorities and schools needs to improve
Local Authorities and schools aren't communicating effectively,
which leads to misunderstanding. These stakeholders don't have a
shared understanding of their respective and collective
responsibilities.
Back to topSpecific recommendations were made as result of the study
Local Authorities and schools should review and clarify:
- their responsibilities for Special Educational Needs
provision.
- what schools are routinely expected to fund.
- the documents they send to parents to make sure that they are
simple, clear and personalised, particularly the statement of a
child's Special Educational Needs.
Other recommendations were:
- Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinators and Case Officers need
to initiate telephone or face-to-face contact at the beginning of
the assessment and statementing process.
- Chairs of Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals
need professional development and support that emphasises good
practice in the conduct of hearings.
You can download the full report using the link on the right.
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