Information advice and support
Useful pages and links
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADHD
Autism
What is Autism
Children with Disabilities Service
CDT
Communication, Interaction, Physical and Sensory (CIPS) Advisory Service
providing high quality specialist teaching, advice and support to settings
Council for disabled Children Specialist Networks
Our specialist Networks
Dudley Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS)
Dudley CAMHS is a specialist mental health service, commissioned to provide interventions to those children, young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Dudley Local Area SEND Self Evaluation (SEF)
Dudley Local Area SEND Self Evaluation (Framework) SEF provides an overview of the work that is being delivered across the Local Area including key areas of strength and areas of development.
Dudley Safeguarding people partnership I am a parent or carer
Safeguarding is about protecting children, young people and adults at risk from abuse or neglect
Dudley Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support Service
SENDIASS
Dudley Voices For Choice
Dudley Voices for Choice empowers people with learning disabilities and/or autism to speak up
Early help
Early help for children and families
FamilyLine (Family Action - Free Help Line)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, worried or upset about any aspect of your family life, FamilyLine is here for you. National charity Action Family, offer free emotional support and guidance on family relationships, conflict, parenting, caring, financial worries and more.
ParentShield
Keeping Safe
Role and Duties of Adult Social Care
Young people with SEN or disabilities turning 18 may be eligible for adult care services
Role and Responsibilities of Children's Social Care
The SEND Code of Practice states that where a child or young person has been assessed as having social care needs in relation to their SEN social care teams should do the following
SEN support
I’m concerned about my child’s progress
SEND Code of Practice
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014.
Short breaks
Short breaks are activities, outside of the home, for children with special educational needs and disabilities. They provide a break for both parents/carers and the child
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SEND
The Area SEND inspection framework
The new SEND inspection framework was published last year. Each local area will be jointly inspected by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission at least once every 5 years.
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The Role And Responsibilities of Dudley SEND Team
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