Care and support
Where to look for help and advice
Special Educational Needs
All Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Services are based within Children, Schools and Families.The links on this page aim to provide parents and carers with useful guidance and information about SEN and the support available in Hertfordshire.
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What are Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
A leaflet for parents and carers.
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Starting a new school when your child has Special Educational Needs
Information for parents of children with special needs.
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Parent Partnership
Information for parents and carers of children with special educational needs
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Special Schools and Specialist Education
Details about the Specialist Advisory Service, Autism Bases, and support in mainstream schools.
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Consultation Survey: Services for Young People with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities
Say what you think about provision for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities leaving school
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Transferring from Primary School to Secondary School for children with special educational needs
Information for parents and carers of children with special educational needs.
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Transition to adulthood and leaving school
How a Connexions Personal Advisor will help a child with special educational needs when they leave school.
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Educational Psychology
Information for parents and carers about Educational Psychologists, and how they can help children.
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- Parent Partnership Information service for parents of children with special needs
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