The SEND Handbook for Parents and Carers: How to Navigate the SEND System and Support Your Child Through School - Paperback

by Sarah Alix (Author)

This book provides an accessible overview of how the SEND system works to help you successfully navigate it and get the best support for your child. Divided into three main parts: SEND systems, policy, and legislation; support for your child in school; and looking forward, it is an essential tool for parents and carers of children with SEND.

Author Biography

Sarah Alix has worked in Education for nearly 20 years, with experience across a range of settings including schools and universities. She has a Doctorate in Education, a psychology degree, and post-graduate qualifications including the SENCo award and PGCert in Autism. Sarah currently works for the Sigma Trust in Essex leading the teacher training provision and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She has a great personal awareness and understanding of neurodiversity through her own family members.