As part of our work, we offer training to parents & carers, children & young people and professionals in Leicester City on a variety of topics. This page will list our online training packages and how to access them. For our upcoming workshops, please visit our training & events calandar.

Annual Review Online Package

Our Annual Review Online Package aims to equip you with the understanding of what to expect as part of the Annual Review process. You will have access to a presentation, which has an audio recording from our training officer that will guide you through the workshop.

The contents of the workshop are:

  • SENDIASS – what we do
  • Legal Documents
  • What is an Annual Review
  • 5 stages of Annual Review
  • Helpful hints for the meeting
  • Sections to discuss in Annual Review meeting
  • What happens next
  • Timelines
  • Specific situations: Age 0-5, Transfer Phases and Year 9+ (Preparing for Adulthood)
  • Requesting re-assessment
  • Emergency Reviews
  • Ceasing the EHCP
  • Further support & information

EHCP Online Package

EHC plan workshop with pre-eminent legal advisor, Fiona Slomovic ...

Our Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Online Package aims to equip you with the understanding of what to expect as part of the EHCP process. You will have access to a presentation, which has an audio recording from our training officer that will guide you through the workshop.

The contents of the workshop include:

  • Definitions of an EHCP
  • Who needs an EHCP
  • How to apply for an EHCP assessment
  • Timescales for the EHCP process
  • Sections of an EHCP (A-K)
  • Linked Sections of the EHCP
  • How it all fits together
  • Support and Advice

‘Personal Profile’ Online Package

Available after: To Be Announced

SEND: 19- to 25-year-olds' entitlement to EHC plans

The Personal Profile workshop shows you how you can ensure your views are heard in the statutory assessment of your child’s special educational needs.

The contents of the workshop are:

  • Your input to the assessment of your child’s EHCP
  • Timescales for the statutory assessment
  • Who gives advice for the statutory assessment
  • How to complete the ‘Personal Profile’ form
  • Impact on education
  • Impact on health
  • Impact on social care needs
  • Extra help and support