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Local Authorities' Experiences of Improving Parental Confidence in the Special Educational Needs Process. LGA Research Report

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Title: Local Authorities' Experiences of Improving Parental Confidence in the Special Educational Needs Process. LGA Research Report
Language: English
Authors: White, Richard, Macleod, Shona, Jeffes, Jennifer, Atkinson, Mary, National Foundation for Educational Research
Source: National Foundation for Educational Research. 2010.
Availability: National Foundation for Educational Research. The Mere, Upton Park, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2DQ, UK. Tel: +44-1753-574123; Fax: +44-1753-637280; e-mail: enquiries@nfer.ac.uk; Web site: http://www.nfer.ac.uk
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 37
Publication Date: 2010
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Child Health, School Responsibility, Referral, Early Intervention, Disability Identification, School Districts, Family Programs, Delivery Systems, Expertise, Parent School Relationship, Parent Attitudes, Educational Practices, Barriers, Change Strategies, Foreign Countries, Information Needs, Special Needs Students
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
ISBN: 978-1-906792-53-4
Abstract: How can we help parents to understand the special educational needs (SEN) process? What sort of information and support do they need? This report details the results of research with SEN officers (or their equivalent) in 26 local authorities, covering: (1) the referral process; (2) early identification and intervention; (3) local authority and school responsibility; (4) supporting parents; (5) ensuring appropriate provision and outcomes; and (6) local authority SEN team capacity and expertise. In addition, the research gives valuable insights into good practice in developing relationships with parents and the key points local authority staff need to know for ensuring parents' confidence in the process. These include, for example, involving parents in the process, talking without using jargon, ensuring parental access to clear information and, most importantly, ensuring a child-centred approach. This report is key reading for all those involved in the multi-agency approach to SEN--local authority staff, teachers and those working in child health and social care.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 2
Entry Date: 2010
Accession Number: ED511394
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:How can we help parents to understand the special educational needs (SEN) process? What sort of information and support do they need? This report details the results of research with SEN officers (or their equivalent) in 26 local authorities, covering: (1) the referral process; (2) early identification and intervention; (3) local authority and school responsibility; (4) supporting parents; (5) ensuring appropriate provision and outcomes; and (6) local authority SEN team capacity and expertise. In addition, the research gives valuable insights into good practice in developing relationships with parents and the key points local authority staff need to know for ensuring parents' confidence in the process. These include, for example, involving parents in the process, talking without using jargon, ensuring parental access to clear information and, most importantly, ensuring a child-centred approach. This report is key reading for all those involved in the multi-agency approach to SEN--local authority staff, teachers and those working in child health and social care.
ISBN:978-1-906792-53-4