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Identifying special educational needs
On this page you will find information about special educational needs and the support you can get.Assessment for an education, health and care plan (EHCP)
On this page you can find out about education, health and care (EHC) plans, how to ask for an assessment for a plan and what happens during an assessment. Complain, compliment or suggest
We are committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). We aim to be an open and accessible council; genuinely involving, engaging and listening to our community. Your feedback is important to…Making your education health and care plan (EHCP)
In making a decision whether your child/young person require an EHC Needs Assessment and support through an Education, Health and Care Plan, we will look at: Whether your child/young person have complex special educational needs and/or disability which affect her or his everyday life Whether…SEND Glossary
This page will provide guidance on some of the words that are commonly used within the SEND service. If you think we missed out on a term or word please let us know by emailing Local.Offer@newham.gov.uk. Academy: A state–funded school in England that is directly…Support in Schools for SEND
On this page you can find out about the support available in schools for children with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.Autism
“In Newham: All autistic children and young people and their families are empowered to participate and thrive in an accepting community.” Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with the world. Around one in 50 people are Autistic, meaning…Parent Carers
Who is a parent carer? Parent carers are adults (over 18) who provide care to a disabled child for whom they have parental responsibility. What are my rights to assessment and support? The Children and Families Act 2014 gives Parent Carers a stronger rights to…Carers
A carer is someone who helps another person, usually a relative or friend, in their day-to-day life. This is not the same as someone who provides care professionally, or through a voluntary organisation (Care Act 2014). The person supported may not be able to cope without…
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