All important information and guidance can be found in one place which is updated regularly by Milton Keynes School Improvement Service.
We regularly review and update our resources, if you have any suggestions, please email us.
COVID-19 Updates
School Meetings and Visits Factsheets
- Preparing for School Meetings (PDF, 108KB)- tips on organising and preparing for meetings
- Questions to Ask School (PDF, 112KB)- tips on what to ask
- Choosing a School (PDF, 138KB) - for children without or with EHCP
- Visiting Schools (PDF, 99KB) - can a school meet your child needs?
SEN Support – Graduated Approach Factsheets
- SEN Support in Mainstream School (PDF, 117KB) - support schools must and should provide for children with SEN
- What if I do not agree with SEN provision (PDF, 157KB) - what you can do if you're unhappy with support provided for your child
- SEN funding in mainstream schools (PDF, 117KB) - includes academies and free schools
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) Factsheets
- Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) (PDF, 129KB) - the process and sections of an EHCP
- EHC Needs Assessment (PDF, 142KB) - the process of needs assessment
- Requesting an Education, Health & Care Needs Assessment (the parental request process) - Factsheet (Requesting an Assessment) (PDF, 116KB) and video (Requesting an Assessment)
- Parental Contribution to the EHC Needs Assessment Request and Section A of the EHCP (tips on providing your parental views) - Factsheet (Parental Views) (PDF, 136KB) and video (Parental Views)
- Analysing Draft EHCP (PDF, 172KB) - how to analyse, check contents and next steps
- Annual Review of EHC Plans (PDF, 121KB) - the process and what to expect
- Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) (PDF, 112KB) - how to prepare for Year 9 annual review and beyond
- Appealing to SEND Tribunal (PDF, 124KB) - types of appeal and process
- SEND Tribunal Timeline (timescale of appeal process) - Factsheet (Tribunal Timeline) (PDF, 105KB) and video (Tribunal Timeline)
School Exclusions
- Exclusion from School (PDF, 118KB) - types and process of the school exclusion
School Admission Appeals
- School Admissions Appeals (PDF, 107KB) - the process for a child or young person without an EHC Plan
Resources for Young People
See more Toolkits and Factsheets in the Young People section.
Videos
EHCP
- How to submit a parental request for an EHC Needs Assessment
- How to complete parental view for Section A of an EHC Plan
EHCP Annual Reviews
SEND Tribunal
Leaflets
Service Flyer (PDF, 1.7MB) - Outlines support and remit of SENDIAS Service
Service Flyer - Young Person (PDF, 2.7MB) - Simplified version
Training and Workshops
SENDIAS training offer:
- SEN Support
- EHC Plan Process
- EHCP Annual Review
- Exclusion from School
All presentations can be delivered to groups via schools and family centres, for example, or recorded version accessed on line. Please see the Events section for upcoming sessions and booking details.
To ensure our support is what you need, we are happy to discuss additional topics that would help you and your family. We will do our very best to ensure our service delivery is meeting the needs of families in Milton Keynes.
Easy Read Guides
Service Policies and Other Related Documents
- Confidentiality Policy - MK SENDIAS Service (PDF, 60KB)
- Impartiality Policy - MK SENDIAS Service (PDF, 100KB)
- Privacy Notice
- Service Level Agreement (PDF, 103KB)
- IAS Service remit definition of ADVOCACY (PDF, 227KB)
- Annual Report 2019-20 - MK SENDIAS Service (PDF, 624KB)
- Advisory Group - Terms of Reference
- The Children and Families Act 2014 is the key SEND legislation. Part 3 contains all the relevant sections about children and young people with SEN and disabilities.
- SEND Code of Practice 2015 provides much more detail on the legal framework relating to special educational needs and disabilities.
- Department for Education – SEND guide for parents and carers (plus updates) on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability.