Developing Communication and Clarity Between Stakeholders

Join the Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs (DISN) for an online panel meeting and public discussion with parents and education professionals (SENCO, Education Psychologist, Teacher and Outreach professional).

They will discuss the challenges parents of children with autism experience in educational contexts, particularly when acquiring an Education, Health and Care plan, as well as difficulties in navigating the education system to gain support for their autistic children. 

This discussion meeting will give professionals broader and in-depth understanding of challenges parents experience and its impact on their children's educational experiences. The audience can contribute by sharing your knowledge of existing policy and ways educational professionals support parents in general, and their autistic children.

Panel:
Amanda Hind, Autism and SEND Consultant, National Autistic Society
SENCO practices - The role of the SENCO Supporting autistic children to get their EHC plan Ways to develop support for parents who are not familiar with the school system and EHC plan.

Slyvia Ikomi,  PhD Researcher, University of Leeds
Teachers' experiences and supporting autistic children - How support parents to navigate educational contexts

Sonia Gannon, Drumbeat Outreach
Professional experiences of EHCP - How their organisation supports EHCP assessment

Dr Siya Mngaza, Educational Psychologist, University of Birmingham

 Akum Ibekwe, Parent

Facilitator: Dr Eli Gemegah, ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow

All are welcome to this seminar.

The link to ZOOM will be sent to your email once you have registered.