webinar: What to expect when SEND Kids move schools (11+/16+)

24/01/24

Webinar for SEND families preparing for: “What to expect when SEND Kids move schools (11+ /16+)”. Recorded on Wednesday 24 January 2024.

Called “Phased Transfer” by the professionals, the knowledgable: Jennifer Wright, Solicitor (Rook Irwin Sweeney LLP) and Charlie Venter, Head of School, Tom Brook, Senior Deputy Head Teacher (The Kingston Academy) will talk you through step by step.

00:00 Introduction to the speakers and Support SEND Kids charity
02:00 Introduction to Phase Transfers: what to expect 03.29 Overview of the presentation
04:28 Term ‘phase transfers’ explained, focus on 11+/16+
05:18 Phase transfer deadlines: 11+/16+
07:28 School view: preparing for Phase transfer
14:35 Phase transfer annual review: preparation
25:25 Phase Transfer annual review: meeting
41:46 Phase Transfer annual review: follow up
43:25 Legal remedies: what to do if you’re unhappy with the placement named or if the LA has delayed in naming a placement/type.
43:44 Legal remedies: 1 Complaint to LA
44:15 Legal remedies: 2 Letter before action to LA
45:00 Legal remedies: 3 Mediation with LA
45:55 Legal remedies: 4 Appeal to First tier (SEND) Tribunal
47:40 Once your child has moved to new school
50:20 Key takeaways
51:44 Questions from parents
55:42 end

We will do follow ups on this subject, so whenever you listen, do post your questions on our Ask Experts Q&A as we’ll be asking the speakers to drop in and answer questions over the coming months. We hope you find this useful. Please leave likes and comments so we can bring you more useful talks for SEND parents and professionals.