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Qualifications
Check out what qualifications you can study full-time or part-time. You will have to study English and maths to Level 2, which is equal to GCSE grade 5/4 (or grade C) if you haven't got them yet. Whatever level you choose you can move up…Quality Assurance
The Council ensures effective quality assurance (QA) of provision for children with SEND before and during the delivery of provision. The Children and Families Act 2014 places a duty on LAs to improve the quality of provision for children with SEND. The Code of Practice says…Receiving a diagnosis
All children are individual and will develop at different rates. However, to get a general idea ‘milestones’ are used to help track your child’s development and to give an indication as to whether they are progressing at a ‘typical’ rate. As a general rule, if…Registering a Birth
Legally you need to register a birth within 42 days at the Register Office in the area where the baby was born. Find out what you need to do to register your baby's birth in Islington.Relationships and safer sex
Sex and relationships can be complicated Pulse offers a range of sexual health advice and other services to support young people. Lift holds regular Pulse clinics, work closely with Brook and also offers free condoms to young people registered with the Come Correct Scheme. There are…Renting a home
There are two ways to rent your home; Renting from the Council or a housing association Renting from a private landlordRenting from a private landlord
When you pay rent to a private landlord to live in a home they own. A private landlord is a person or a company who owns a house that is independent of a council or a housing association. Only a small number of council or…Reporting online abuse
If someone has said things to you on your phone, a website or chatroom you don’t like ... ... you should tell someone you trust If you can’t think of anyone, you can look at the Related services and External links section for further information.Resident Support Scheme
Support for residents in financial crisis. See full details on Islington Council's website.Review of Education, Health and Care Plans
Schools and settings are required to meet with parents at least three times a year when their child is receiving SEND support and are responsible for setting up these meetings.Rights and responsibilities
Everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be protected from harm You should also respect the rights of others. The UK has additional laws that protect your rights, such as: equality laws to protect you from discrimination laws that protect you at work rights when…Rights and responsibilities at work
There are laws to protect you in work These cover: minimum pay rates and payslips working hours and holidays contracts of employment health and safety equality and equal treatment. In return, you have responsibilities. You should: be on time be prepared to work hard –…Road and transport safety
Bikes and cars are great for getting about but they can be dangerous if you don’t know how to use them properly. Make sure you get proper training and you think about cycling or driving safely.Role and Responsibilities of all Teachers
The Council recognises has an expectation of participation, fulfilment and success for all our children. Planning for progression and differentiation are fundamental to successful teaching and learning. High expectations of progress must apply to all children working above, at, or below age-related expectations, including those who have SEND.…The role of a SEND Keyworker
SEN Keyworkers in our SEN Team coordinate the assessment and placement of children and young people with SEND. We have a Primary Team (0 to year 6), Secondary Team (Year 7 to 12) and a Year 13 and above Progression team. The SEND Keyworkers are linked…The Role of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
All mainstream schools must ensure they have a qualified teacher designated as SEN Coordinator (SENCo). Where they have not been a SENCo at that, or any other school for more than 12 months, they must achieve a National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination within…The Role of Governors
Duties of Governing Bodies for SEN Governing Bodies have statutory responsibilities for pupils with SEND – they are set out in primary and secondary legislation The governing body must do its best to ensure that the school makes the necessary provision for every pupil with SEND…The Role Teaching Assistants (TAs)
'Deployment and Impact of Support Staff' by the Institute of Education (2009) reported on a five year study of 8,200 children. The study found that children who received the most support from TAs consistently made less progress than similar children who received less TA support. 'There has been…