Welcome and update by Jo Fisher: Operations Director, Children & Young People.
We are trialling a fortnightly SEND news from today, so that we have more opportunity to share helpful information for you more regularly. I hope you find that this issue provides you with much of the necessary support and advice you need, including going back to school, choosing a new school and how to help your child with their concerns.
We always welcome your feedback, please don't hesitate to get in touch via email at localoffer@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Watch a new film for parents/carers all about supporting your child with their return to education.
The film is narrated by Educational Psychologists from Hertfordshire’s Educational Psychology Service.
In future issues we will be sharing more of a lovely young man, Rory's story, who this month, shares how it was for him going back to school after so many months of lockdown.
We are working with all schools to ensure that children and young people can return to education as safely as possible
If your child starts secondary, upper or university technical college next year, and does not have an EHCP, it’s now time to apply for a place.
is an exciting new 6 month programme for young people with SEND funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. It is aimed at 16-25 year olds with additional needs who are isolated and may not be engaged in education or training or have lost sight of their plans during lockdown. The programme aims to help build young people’s confidence and plan what they may want to do next.
"Reading is magic, and magic is for everyone"
Sign up here for Book Start's virtual "Reading is Magic" festival - an all-star line-up of authors and illustrators presenting six days of free digital events for schools and families from 27 September to 2 October
Don't struggle for advice about your child - here's our 'at a glance' list of telephone advice lines, and some useful weblinks for you.
Questions about school transport ?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions pages
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/SENDtransportFAQ
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