This support package is aimed at primary and secondary aged children and young people who are experiencing Emotional Based School Absence (EBSA). Following the Emotionally Based School Absence guidance that was produced by the Education Psychology Service (EPS) in March 2021 and the focus of this area across Hertfordshire, the DSPL 9 SEND Review Group …
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Contact Lines and Additional Advice
Please find links below to relevant contact lines and guidance which are available for both professionals and parents: Contact Lines DSPL9 Directory of SEND contacts Hertfordshire Local Offer SEND contacts EBSA Guidance EBSA Guidance for Schools EBSA Forms for Schools EBSA Guidance for Parents EBSA Executive Summary Mental Health Guidance Map of Mental …
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Benchmarking and Planning Toolkit Data 2021
This innovative tool provides Hertfordshire schools with a framework for discussion about their policy and provision for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND). This is set within the statutory guidance of the SEND Regulations 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years 2015. Using a collaborative, solution-focused approach, schools …
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EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan)
The EHC plan is intended for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). The EHC plan puts children, young people and their families at the very centre of the process to make sure that their views are not only heard but also understood. The planning process uses outcomes focussed planning which helps families …
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High Needs Funding (HNF)
LHNF (Local High Needs Funding) Please ensure all LHNF applications are sent to dspl9lhnf@bournehall.herts.sch.uk via schoolsfx. Month Date of panel Deadline for applications September Thursday 21st September 06.09.23 by 5pm October Thursday 19th October 04.10.23 by 5pm November Thursday 23rd November 08.11.23 by 5pm January Thursday 18th January 20.12.23 by 5pm February Thursday 15th February …
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DSPL 9 SLCN Outreach Service
The DSPL 9 SLCN Outreach Service is based at Central Primary School and led by Tammy Perry, tammyperry@central.herts.sch.uk Support is available through a tiered approach to Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). This builds on the specialist provisions for SLCN (Key Stage 1 and 2) at Central Primary School, expanding the educational support for pupils …
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Review Groups
DSPL 9 currently runs a SEND review group, the details of which are below. If you would like to become a member of the review group please contact gemmahall@dsplarea9.org.uk SEND Review Group Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Date 25.11.23 03.03.24 19.06.24 Time 10.30-11.30am 10.30-11.30am 10.30-11.30am Venue MT MT MT
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Events
SENCo Forum dates Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Early Years Schools Early Years Schools Early Years Schools Date 28.11.23 06.12.23 12.03.24 20.03.24 04.06.24 10.07.24 Time 10-11am 1-4pm 1-2pm 1-4pm 10-11am 1-4pm Venue MT Watford Grammar School for Boys. TBC The Reach Free School TBC The Niland Centre
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