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Coronavirus (Covid-19) and school information and closures
What parents and carers need to know about schools and other education settings during the coronavirus outbreak - Information for parents and carers about educational provision for critical workers, school closures, exams, free school meals and home schooling.
We are asking for feedback from young people; parents/carers and practitioners regarding additional SEN support and
Education, Health & Care Plans.
Support for children, young people and families who may be feeling
anxious or worried about being off school.
Following feedback from stakeholders the Autism Family Support Team has
changed its name to the Autism Information and Advice Service.
Rotherham’s SEND Sufficiency Plan 2018-2021 has been produced after an
extensive study of provision, predicted needs, and consultation with all
stakeholders.
Genuine Partnerships is a partnership aimed at embedding the principles
of the Rotherham Charter across schools, colleges, settings and
services.
Personal Outcomes Evaluation Tool (POET)
Coronavirus support for families with children off school
Autism Information and Advice Service
Joint Ministerial letter about SEND changes
SEND Sufficiency Plan
Extension to the SEND Tribunal National Trial
Rotherham Charter and Genuine Partnerships
Find out about resources, services, support, activities and events for Rotherham's children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
New Rotherham EHC Hub launches on 15th September
From 15th September, all new referrals will be opened on the Hub, following the 20-week statutory process and all annual reviews in Rotherham will be undertaken on the new system.
Website support
For support to access the Local Offer website contact: The Families Information Service 0800 073 0230
Keeping safe
Feedback and comments
Because the information included on this website is constantly changing and developing we would like your help in keeping this website as up-to-date as possible by completing the feedback and comments section, or if you spot anything that is not correct please send us an email.
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These are some of the changes we have introduced following your feedback
Neighbouring Authorities SEND Local Offers
Useful Organisations
SENDIASS
Offer impartial advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
Healthwatch Rotherham
Our remit covers all health and social care services in England. We set our plans based on what people tell local Healthwatch about their experiences, as well as data regarding the health and social care issues affecting the general public.
Rotherham Parent Carers Forum
Rotherham Parent Carers Forum share knowledge, experience and feedback to help plan and improve the services for disabled children and their families in Rotherham.
Rotherham MBC
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council provides services and support for children and young people with SEND and their families.
Rotherham Charter and Genuine Partnerships
Genuine Partnerships is an equal partnership between RMBC and Rotherham Parent Carer’s Forum aimed at embedding the principles of the Rotherham Charter (Four Cornerstones) across schools, colleges, settings and services.
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