Lancashire SEND Information Advice and Support Team

08/05/2026

We have some spaces left on our in person, SEN Support in Mainstream Schools session. Please use the booking link on the original post.

Our in person SEN Support in Mainstream Schools will be at West Paddock Family Hub Wednesday 13th May 9:30am-11:30am.

This session is aimed at parent/carer's who have children in mainstream school, without an EHCP.

Its aims to help parent/carer's understand the support that schools are expected to provide and how to build positive relationships with school staff. And the best steps ensuring your child receives the best possible support.

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05/05/2026

Our first May Check a draft session will be Tuesday 12th May 1:30pm-2:30pm.

This session is to support parents in looking through their child's draft EHCP and to how to make any comments for consideration.

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04/05/2026

Our May SEND 35a Session will be Thursday 21st May 11am-12pm.
This session is for parents and carers who would like to understand how to appeal to the SEND tribunal. The session runs through the steps of completing the SEND35a form, we also cover what evidence you can collect to share with the Tribunal. The SEND 35a form is for Refusal to Assess only. There will be time for questions during the session and you are welcome to ask anything you are unsure about.

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04/05/2026

Where we are this week!
Come and join us to access face to face advice and guidance, we hope to see you there!

01/05/2026

Our in person SEN Support in Mainstream Schools will be at West Paddock Family Hub Wednesday 13th May 9:30am-11:30am.

This session is aimed at parent/carer's who have children in mainstream school, without an EHCP.

Its aims to help parent/carer's understand the support that schools are expected to provide and how to build positive relationships with school staff. And the best steps ensuring your child receives the best possible support.

Book on using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00q6WKhMj1a1EiwI9Vj-3o8dUOEtPSkhLRUhYRFE2R1lRRUhQUzdONVZCRi4u&route=shorturl

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30/04/2026

Our May SEND 35 session is on the 19th May 1pm-2:30pm. This session is for parents and carers who would like to understand how to appeal to the SEND tribunal. The sessions runs through completing the SEND35 form, and looks at what evidence you can collect and share with the Tribunal. You'll learn what decisions you can appeal, and where to find further support. There will be time for questions during the session and you are welcome to ask anything you are unsure of.

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30/04/2026

Are you a parent or carer who is appealing Section I (school placement) of your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)?

Are you feeling anxious, unsure, or overwhelmed by the tribunal process?

Join us for a free, supportive training session designed to help you understand your rights, navigate the law, and feel confident putting your case forward.


During this session, we will:

Explain the legal process for appealing Section I
Help you understand what evidence is important
Share practical tips to strengthen your appeal
Provide a safe space to ask questions and connect with other parents
The session is hosted by Jess and Rebecca, two experienced practitioners with extensive experience supporting parents through SEND tribunals.


Event details

📅 When: Monday 18th May
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 13:00
📍 Where: County Hall, Preston



This session is free to attend.

Join via the link below:
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What parents have said

So far, the training has been attended by 14 parents and 3 professionals, with overwhelmingly positive feedback:

“Jess and Rebecca are incredibly warm and welcoming. They have a wealth of knowledge and have been invaluable in helping me understand the appeal process.”

“Speaking with other parents and knowing you’re not alone was so reassuring. The course was full of helpful content, and the trainers were warm, passionate, and extremely supportive.”

“It’s been so informative and I now feel much more confident about the whole process. The delivery by the team was exceptional — and they were so patient with my questions.”

“The information was excellent. The advice was concise, the guides were very informative, and the facilitators were incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging.”

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30/04/2026

Our May Preparing for an Annual Review Session is on 19th May 1pm-2pm.
Preparing for an Annual Review Session will go through what the annual review process should look like, what you can expect from the meeting, the timeline for the process, how best to prepare and some useful tips and resources.

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28/04/2026

Our May Working Document Session will be Monday 11th May 10am-11:30am.

This session is for you if:
• You already have an appeal registered with the SEND Tribunal, and
• The appeal is about the contents of your EHCP
• This can include sections B, C, D, F, G, H & I
• You will learn what a Working Document is and why it is needed for this type of appeal
• This is a practical guide on how to request changes to the content of the EHC Plan once you are in the Appeal process

Book on using the link below:
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27/04/2026

Our May EHCNA session is in Monday 11th May 1:30pm-2:30pm.

Are you thinking about requesting an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment for your child?
Join our online information session to learn more about the process, what’s involved, and how to complete an EHC Needs Assessment request confidently. There will be clear guidance and an opportunity to understand the next steps.

Book on using the link below:
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27/04/2026

Our second cohort of Making Sense of SEND will be online! The course will begin on the 7th of May at 6pm. The course will be 6 weeks. There will be a week break due to May half term.

Making Sense of SEND is a FREE six‑week online course designed to help parents and carers better understand Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The sessions will support you to build confidence, understand your rights and options, and learn where to find reliable information, advice and support.
The course covers key aspects of SEND in a clear, accessible way and provides an opportunity to ask questions in a supportive environment.

Book on using the link below: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00kTpeN86xblAl7voA-a-a7JUQkFMUFRZQ1Y5VkVEUlJHNk1JVjdEMkM5QS4u&route=shorturl

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