Level 1 SEND law: 21 September

This one day training provides an introduction to the law on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The content is particularly relevant for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND.

This training covers:

• The Children and Families Act 2014
• The duties of local authorities and schools
• Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments
• EHC plans – including naming a school and changing a plan
• An introduction to the Equality Act 2010
• Exclusions

By the end of the training, attendees will have a sound understanding of the framework of SEND law and how children and young people with SEND should be supported. They should also be able to begin using that knowledge to identify how the law can be applied to support parents, carers and young people with SEND. 

Duration: 5.5 hours (10.00 - 15.30, including breaks and Q&A)

Format: delivered live, virtually via Zoom

This training relates to the law as it applies in England.

Interested in combining this training day with our online learning?

We have a discounted package available for attendees who would also like to purchase our self-paced e-learning courses when booking onto this training day. Whilst the training day is suitable as a stand-alone course, it is designed to complement our e-learning which covers the topics in further detail:

• SEND law online - level 1: an introductory self-paced online course suitable for parents, carers and supporting family members, as well as professionals supporting and advising parents who wish to gain a greater knowledge of the law.

  Download course summary: SEND law online - level 1

• SEND law online - level 2: this course builds on the learning acquired in our level 1 online learning to provide a more in-depth knowledge of certain areas of the law relating to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

  Download course summary: SEND law online - level 2

• SEND law online - level 3: this is an advanced level e-learning course with a particular emphasis on gaining knowledge regarding bringing different types of appeal to the SEND Tribunal.

  Download course summary: SEND law online - level 3

Our e-learning usually retails at between £350 and £700 per level depending on your organisation status, but is available to purchase for £249 per level when booked with this training day - or £599 if all three levels are purchased together. If you would like to take advantage of this discounted package, please select the relevant option when booking below.

Invoicing & payment

If you require an invoice for this training day, please complete our invoice request form.
Payment by invoice: 30 Days or 5 days before the event whichever is the earlier.
Payment can be made via credit card up to 24 hours prior to the event. Please follow the booking detail below if paying via this method. 
Cheques are no longer accepted as a form of payment.

Please note, this virtual training will only go ahead provided there are sufficient bookings. We will offer an alternative date or refund if this session is cancelled.

Please read our Terms & Conditions and confirm acceptance of these when making your booking.