SEND routemaps

When a young person turns 18, they move from children's services to adult social care. This process is called transition, and this routemap outlines the journey from ages 14 to 18.

An Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) is the first step towards identifying if a child or young person needs an Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan. It is a formal evaluation of their educational, health, and care needs.

Download the routemap for: The EHCNA process - version 1.

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Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans must be reviewed at least every 12 months. This is done through a process called the Annual Review.

It is an important step to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the appropriate support and services.

Download the routemap for: EHCP Annual Reviews - version 1.

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Moving to a new stage of education is also called a phase transfer. It happens when your child moves from:

• an early years setting to school
• infant school to junior school
• primary to secondary school

Download routemap for: Phase Transfer - version 1.

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Support for SEND in schools refers to the extra help and adjustments provided to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This support aims to ensure they can access education and achieve their full potential.

Download the routemap for: Support for SEND in schools - version 2.

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Supporting a child's development in the early years is crucial, and understanding the process can be even more important when a child has, or may have, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This resource is designed to be a helpful guide for families, early years practitioners, and anyone supporting young children. It outlines key information about identifying SEND in early childhood, the range of support available, and how to access it.

We aim to provide clear and accessible information to empower you to support your child's development and ensure they receive the best possible start.

Download the routemap for: Identification and support for SEND in Early Years - version 1.

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Education settings have a duty to:

• identify special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and;
• use best efforts to make sure pupils with SEND get the support they need

All schools must publish a SEN Information Report on their website. The report has information about the provision available at the school for pupil’s with SEND. It should also contain information about what to do if you are not happy with the help your child or young person is getting at school.

The Southend Graduated Response document outlines how all schools in Southend are expected to support children and young people with SEND.

Download the routemap for: Unhappy with support in schools - version 1.

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Permanent exclusion is sometimes unavoidable as a last resort. While the Department for Education (DfE) does not specify particular behaviours that lead to permanent exclusion, a head teacher has the authority to take this step in response to unacceptable behaviour that violates school rules, whether it occurs inside or outside of school.

This means your child will no longer attend their current school and will need to continue their education full-time at an alternative provision. For young people in Southend-on-Sea, this will be Victory Park Academy.

This routemap outlines the process involved and provides information on where to find support during this transition.

Download the routemap for Permanent School Exclusions - version 1.

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This routemap outlines the steps for applying for home-to-school travel assistance from Southend-on-Sea City Council. Parent/carers are responsible for ensuring their child attends school, including making travel arrangements. The Council provides assistance for eligible children.

Download the routemap for: How to apply for Home to School Travel Assistance - version 1.

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Receiving Travel Assistance: This routemap explains what happens if your application for home-to-school travel assistance is approved by Southend-on-Sea City Council. It shows the process after eligibility is confirmed. The Council decides the most suitable and sustainable mode of travel assistance.

Download the routemap for: What happens if I am eligible for Home to Travel Assistance - version 1.

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