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SOS! SEN
SOS!SEN is a small charity dedicated to offering independent, legally based advice on Special Educational Needs to parents and carers. We aim to support and empower people to navigate the legal maze and challenge decisions to get the right education for their child.
We offer advice on:
getting the right help for your child
dealing with the school or local authority
interpreting official letters
The EHCP process
finding independent expert professional advice
appealing to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
We offer:
A term time helpline
online advice centres (during coronavirus) and walk-in centres (when open and currently closed due to coronavirus)
Information sheets on many topics
Booklets written by our solicitor covering
Exclusions
Assessment of SEN
Appeals
Webinars both live and recorded, covering a wide range of topics
Workshops
1:1 advice offered in person or online
Document checking and letter writing
Our helpline is open Monday-Friday 9:30-12:30 and 2-5pm Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 8-10pm.
Call: 0208 538 3731
Website: http://www.sossen.org.uk/
Register/Log in to purchase and view our webinars: https://sossen-sandbox.mxapps.io/
"Thank you for always being at the end of the phone to help. Your advice has been invaluable in making me realise that as a parent I AM NOT powerless. Thank you!"
Time details
The phone line is available Monday to Friday, from 9:30-12:30 and 14:00-17:00 Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 8-10pm
Staffing arrangements/training to support children or young people with SEND
Staffing: , We use makaton signing with all our children to ensure everyone feels valued and included. We have a high staff ratio, 6 members of staff to 30 children. Training:
Maximum places
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Additional information
What we do:
- 11 free walk-in advice centres
- Free helpline
- Workshops on SEN topics to empower parents
- Document check and 1:1 advice
- Website with information sheets
Our users say:
"Thank you for always being at the end of the phone to help. Your advice has been invaluable in making me realise that as a parent I AM NOT powerless. Thank you!"
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