Special educational needs (SEN) publications for parents/carers 2008/2009
A5 booklets and information sheets for parents/carers
A5 booklets and information sheets are FREE to Hampshire parents/carers.
A full set of A5 booklets £15/or £1.20 each
Why a review is needed; what happens at the review; what happens after the review; transition plan | ||
What is an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD); assessing ASD; where can parents of children in their early years go for advice and help? | ||
What is an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD); assessing ASD; where can parents of school aged children go for advice and help? | ||
For parents and carers of children who have received a proposed statement of special educational needs | ||
A guide to hearing loss in children; what can be done about a child's loss of hearing; support in school; communication methods for hearing impaired children | ||
A general introduction to the educational psychology service and the role of educational psychologists | ||
Describes funding arrangements. Covers the delegation of funds to mainstream schools through the SEN funding formula. | ||
Information and advice for parents on how schools and Children's Services work in partnership | ||
A leaflet for parents and carers who are concerned about their child's physical development and mobility and how it will affect his/her education. | ||
For parents/carers of children who have received a Proposed Statement of SEN, and covers what they should do next. | ||
An introduction to dyslexia and what it might mean for children at school. | ||
A guide for parents who may be concerned about their child's ability to speak clearly and fluently and communicate their needs. | ||
A guide to the transition plan prepared for children with a statement of special educational needs once they reach fourteen years of age. | ||
Transport for children attending special schools and resourced provision | Details when Hampshire County Council can provide assistance with transport; how travel assistance will be provided; privilege travel | |
A leaflet for parents/carers who are concerned about their child's eye sight and how it will affect his/her development and education. | ||
A general introduction to special educational needs. How parents can find out if their child has special educational needs; how schools can help. |
A4 information sheets
Hampshire County Council's strategy for accessibility in schools | ||
A leaflet summarising a governing body's responsibilities for children with SEN | ||
Behaviour Support Policy | Hampshire County Council's policy on supporting behaviour in schools | |
Outlines when a further statutory assessment may be carried out | ||
Information for parents/carers about the Inclusion Partnership Agreement | ||
Inclusion Policy | Hampshire County Council's policy on inclusion | |
What is IPS; why might it be needed; who could provide IPS? | ||
Information for parents about IEPs | ||
Let's keep talking | Explains how parents/carers can raise concerns about their child's special educational needs (SEN) with the school | |
Explains why a note in lieu of a statement has been issued instead of a statement, and what this means for the child | ||
A leaflet that describes the general arrangements for SEN policy, provision, funding and training in Hampshire | ||
SEN Policy 2009-2012 | Hampshire County Council's policy for SEN | |
Questions and answers concerning SEN resource issues | ||
A document to provide information and to clarify issues related to the funding of SEN in mainstream primary schools | ||
A document to provide information and to clarify issues related to the funding of SEN in mainstream secondary schools |
Other publications for parents/carers
All of these publications are FREE to Hampshire* parents/ carers unless a cost is stated below
(* this does not include residents of either Portsmouth or Southampton City Council)
Guidelines providing an introduction, terminology, advice, strategies, starting points and help for schools to meet an autistic child's needs | ||
£8.50 to both Hampshire parents/carers, schools, etc. | ||
Guidance in managing overactivity, inattention and impulsivity. | ||
Summarises the wide range of services and specialist advice available for children with SEN in Hampshire. | ||
Statutory assessment procedures | This explains the statutory assessment procedure in full. | |
Statutory Assessment
| Suggestions to help parents produce a contribution to their child's statutory assessment. | |
The THOMAS approach | ||
If you have any queries or would like to order any hard copies of the above publications, please contact: | ||
Administration Support Officer Telephone: 01962 846252 |