Support for Parent
We are in the process of developing this part of the site to provide useful information to support parents with links to external agencies.
Identifying a need
If a child's progress is significantly slower than that of their peers or fails to match their previous rate of progress, it may be that the child has special educational needs (SEN). In these cases, information would be gathered, including seeking the views of parents and the pupil, and the child would be placed on the SEND register. Your child does not need to have a specific diagnosis to be offered support.
We will work with parents to help identify a child's main area of need. We may use specific assessments to give us a clear understanding of the difficulties being faced.
These assessments could include:
Using Bedfordshire Speech and Language toolkit and screeners
Using 'Nessy' Dyslexia Screener
A colour overlay screen
Using Boxall Profile to identify different needs
We also work closely with other agencies, such as specialist outreach advisors, JIGSAW, Early intervention team, Early Years SEND team and the Educational Psychologist. This helps us ensure the correct provision is in place for your child.
Understanding the Jargon
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SEND: Special Educational Needs and Disability
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SENDCo: Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-Ordinator
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EHCP: Education, Health and Care Plan
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SSP: SEND Support Plan
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IEP: Individual Education Plan
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SALT: Speech and Language Therapy
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SLT: Speech and Language Therapist
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OT: Occupational Therapy
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EP: Educational Psychologist
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CDC: Child Development Centre
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ASD: Autistic Spectrum Disorder
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ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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MLD: Mild Learning Difficulties
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SPLD: Specific Learning Difficulties
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LA: Local Authority
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CBC: Central Bedfordshire Council
Website links
Our Diagnosis Support Pack (DSP) has been coproduced by families for families following a diagnosis of a neurodiversity.
Autism Bedfordshire is the only voluntary organisation in the county that is specialised in supporting autistic adults and children. We are also there to support their families.
Outside-iN (outsidein-solutions.com)
Outside-iN is a voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting and educating families, adults and professionals living with or working with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated conditions.
Carers In Bedfordshire (carersinbeds.org.uk)
We support all types of carers in Bedfordshire – whatever your age or who you look after because of their disability or condition.
Children's Speech and Language Therapy for Luton and Bedford (childspeechbedfordshire.nhs.uk)
Our NHS Children’s Speech and Language Therapy service provides specialist support to children with speech, language and communication needs across Bedfordshire and Luton.
CHUMS https://chums.uk.com/bedfordshire-services/
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing support for Children, Young People and their families, with other services specifically supporting adults; Babyloss Bereavement Service and Bedfordshire Suicide Bereavement Service.
British Dyslexia Association (bdadyslexia.org.uk)
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has been the voice of dyslexic people since 1972. We are a membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all.
Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS - Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS (cbsendiass.org)
Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and disability Information, Advice and Support Service) is a statutory service, provided by but working at arm’s length from the Local Authority which offers a free, confidential support service for young people with SEND and their parents and carers.
Who is SNAP? - SNAP PCF - Central Bedfordshire
NAP (Special Needs Action Panel) is a pro-active, independent forum of parent carers who all have children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). As members of the National Network of Parent Carer Forum’s we support the development of parent carer participation, a process in which parents work together with professionals to make improvements to local services.
(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice
IPSEA offers free and independent advice on local authorities (LA) legal duties to assess and provide for children with special educational needs. Independent advice and information on special needs education, based on the law.