also runs a Facebook group to provide free advice and peer support. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1154647032032875/?ref=share_group_link Empowering Families of Children with SEND is run by Professional SEND Advocates, Anna and Sarah. It provides:
* Free legal education signposting and and guidance through it's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1154647032032875
* Webinars to support key parts of the SEND & EHCP Journey, including EHC needs assessments, appealing to SENDIST, managing an Annual Review successfully and checking a draft EHCP. Find our webinar library here - https://empowering-families-events.thinkific.com/collections
* An extensive blog resource library - https://www.empoweringsendfamilies.co.uk/blog
* 1:1 bespoke support services for parents on all stages of the SEND & EHPC journey, including checking draft and final EHCPs and appealing to SENDIST. Please email for more information- admin@empoweringSENDfamilies.co.uk
* A YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/-SEND-Families/videos
* Free 'Drop Ins' with Anna & Sarah - sign up here - http://eepurl.com/iO1fws
* A podcast series with key SEND professionals here - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rzb2m6qrVEMskdg2ZqVIV?si=f582402eebb04b84
Anna (Managing Director & Tribunal Co-ordinator) has over 30 years of experience in SEND Education including as a teacher, SENCo, within school senior leadership and Local Authorities. She has worked with national organisations to provide educational legal advice and advocacy for parents of children with SEND both in a general capacity and to provide specific First Tier Tribunal support. In addition to her experience of all areas of SEND education, she has specialised expertise in supporting families of children and young people with care experience, SEND Tribunals, Section 19 Alternative Provision and combined education and social care needs. In addition to her extensive experience in SEND legal support, Anna has personal experience as a parent of a young adult with SEND and is committed to supporting families to ensure the best possible outcomes for their children to enable them to meet their full potential and aspirations. Sarah (Company Director & EHCP Co-ordinator) qualified as an NNEB in 1988 and has worked professionally in the Early Years sector for over 35 years, including as a SENCO, Safeguarding Lead and adult SEND education and training. She has always had a passion for SEND in a professional role; with the birth of her son in 2004, this became a personal interest, too. Her personal experience has led to fully understanding complex health and educational needs from both a professional and personal perspective. In addition to her experience of all areas of SEND education, Sarah has specialised expertise in supporting families of children and young people with EHCP processes, EOTAS, collaboration with solicitors for Judicial Review, and combined education and health care needs. Please check out our featured posts as there is lots of useful info in there. To keep up to date with our news and events, sign up to our mailing list here - http://eepurl.com/iO1fws
Anna & Sarah
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