SEN support at school

If you think your child needs extra help with their learning or development, the first thing to do is to speak to your nursery, school or college.

Every education provider has a member of staff called a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) - this person can help you to understand what your child needs to make learning easier and put in place the support which will help them to succeed. This support plan is called SEN Support and includes what goals your child will work towards, who will work with your child and exactly how the school will support.

You should get a copy of the plan in writing.

Read more about this on the SEND Local Offer here.

2 weeks to go - its time to 'Just Talk'!

This year's Just Talk Week is taking place exclusively online, from 16 – 22 November

After a difficult year, Hertfordshire’s Just Talk mental health campaign is hoping to help more young people than ever before to look after their mental health. We all have mental health, just like we all have physical health, and COVID-19 may have triggered new feelings of anxiety and uncertainty which your child hasn’t experienced before. It’s therefore so important that every person knows how to look after their mental health and wellbeing - and how to seek help if they need it.

This year’s campaign week is virtual, so you and/or your children will be able to access a range of webinars taking place throughout the week and hear useful tips on social media. Make sure you are following JustTalk on Instagram, Twitter at @JustTalkHerts and Facebook at ‘JustTalkHerts’ to stay up to date. You will also find lots of FREE resources and information on our newly improved website www.justtalkherts.org. 

• • E-learning – Evidence based ways that your child can improve their wellbeing
  • Short films and activities
  • Tools and activities for handling difficult times and emotions
  • Information about support services and how to access them
  • Parents ‘Top Tips’ leaflet on how to talk to your child about their mental
  • health and wellbeing.

For more information about the ‘Just Talk’ campaign, watch our new film, available on our website: www.Justtalkherts.org/justtalkweek

Please bear in mind the JustTalk campaign wants to reach as many children and young people as possible, and we are always looking to improve. If you have any comments on how our resources and messages could be more inclusive or accessible, please get in touch by emailing us at JustTalk@hertfordshire.gov.uk