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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

The Annual Review

Why a review is needed; what happens at the review; what happens after the review; transition plan

Autistic spectrum disorders in the early years

What is an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD); assessing ASD; where can parents of children in their early years go for advice and help?

Autistic spectrum disorders - school aged children

What is an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD); assessing ASD; where can parents of school aged children go for advice and help?

Checklist for visiting schools

For parents and carers of children who have received a proposed statement of special educational needs

Deafness and hearing loss

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

Educational Psychology Service

A general introduction to the educational psychology service and the role of educational psychologists

Hampshire's SEN funding in mainstream schools

Describes funding arrangements. Covers the delegation of funds to mainstream schools through the SEN funding formula.

Parent Partnership Service

Information and advice for parents on how schools and Children's Services work in partnership

Physical disabilities

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.

The Proposed Statement of Special Educational Needs

For parents/carers of children who have received a Proposed Statement of SEN, and covers what they should do next.

Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)

An introduction to dyslexia and what it might mean for children at school.

Speech, language and communication difficulties

A guide for parents who may be concerned about their child's ability to speak clearly and fluently and communicate their needs.

Transition Plan

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

Visual Impairment

A leaflet for parents/carers who are concerned about their child's eye sight and how it will affect his/her development and education.

What are special educational needs?

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

Accessibility Strategy 2009-2012

Hampshire County Council's strategy for accessibility in schools

A Governing body's responsibilities for children with SEN

A leaflet summarising a governing body's responsibilities for children with SEN

Behaviour Support Policy Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 203kb

Hampshire County Council's policy on supporting behaviour in schools

Further statutory assessments Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 1mb

Outlines when a further statutory assessment may be carried out

Inclusion Partnership Agreement (IPA) Microsoft Word 1mb

Information for parents/carers about the Inclusion Partnership Agreement

Inclusion Policy Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 104kb

Hampshire County Council's policy on inclusion

Independent Parental Support (IPS) Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 755kb

What is IPS; why might it be needed; who could provide IPS?

Individual Education Plan (IEP) Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 276kb

Information for parents about IEPs

Let's keep talking Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 917kb

Explains how parents/carers can raise concerns about their child's special educational needs (SEN) with the school

Note in Lieu of a statement Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 1mb

Explains why a note in lieu of a statement has been issued instead of a statement, and what this means for the child

SEN - general information

A leaflet that describes the general arrangements for SEN policy, provision, funding and training in Hampshire

SEN Policy 2009-2012 Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 155kb

Hampshire County Council's policy for SEN

SEN resource issues - questions and answers

Questions and answers concerning SEN resource issues

Use of resources to meet SEN in Primary schools

A document to provide information and to clarify issues related to the funding of SEN in mainstream primary schools

Use of resources to meet SEN in Secondary 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)

The Autistic Spectrum - Approaches to facilitate inclusion in mainstream schools - a practical guide for schools Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 507kb

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.

Managing overactive and impulsive children at home: information and guidelines for parents and carers Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 2mb

Guidance in managing overactivity, inattention and impulsivity.

Special provision in Hampshire 2008 - 2009 Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 2mb

Summarises the wide range of services and specialist advice available for children with SEN in Hampshire.

Statutory assessment procedures Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 1mb - a guide for parents and carers

This explains the statutory assessment procedure in full.

Statutory Assessment Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 1006kb - Guidelines for writing a parental contribution: advice on my child.

 

Suggestions to help parents produce a contribution to their child's statutory assessment.

The THOMAS approach Download Acrobat Reader to view this PDF 237kb: a community-based initiative for children under the age of five years with social communication impairment/autistic spectrum disorders

If you have any queries or would like to order any hard copies of the above publications, please contact:

Administration Support Officer
Policy and Resources (SEN)
Hampshire County Council
Children's Services Department
Ashburton Court East
Winchester
SO23 8UG

Telephone: 01962 846252
Fax : 01962 846219
e-mail: enquiries.sen@hants.gov.uk