Specialist Education Support Service – (SEND Navigator)
- The SEND Navigator is a new role (from September 2024) and is a time limited pilot project.
- This Specialist Service will form part of the Unique Ways offer and is available to Members of Unique Ways.
- We are incredibly grateful to Calderdale Council for funding this new role (part time, term time).
The SEND Navigator works throughout the borough supporting families with children/young people (aged 0 – 25) that have additional needs.
What the SEND Navigator can help with: –
The SEND Navigator’s role is to help families of children with Specialist Educational Needs and/or disabilities in Calderdale to: –
- Access good quality relevant information.
- Signpost to people/services who can help (both Unique Ways services and other providers).
- Support Parent Carers to prepare for meetings and appointments.
- Help Parent Carers understand help they can get.
- Help Parent Carers build confidence in understanding and supporting their child’s needs.
- Help with the Parent Carer section (Section A) of an assessment for an Education, Health, and Care Plan.
- Support Parent Carers to find a positive way to move forward.
What the SEND Navigator cannot help with: –
The SEND Navigator is not an emergency/crisis support service and this role is designed to work alongside other services such as Calderdale Sendiass https://www.calderdalesendiass.org.uk/ and Calderdale Council’s children and young people’s services.https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/council/council-departments/children-and-young-peoples-services
The SEND Navigator is unable to: –
- Advocate or speak on behalf of the Parent Carer, their role is to support the Parent Carer in being heard.
- Attend school meetings with Parent Carers.
- Be involved if you have already moved to Tribunal stage.
How to contact the SEND Navigator
If you are a current Member of Unique Ways, ring/email (during term time only):-
Leah Webster, SEND Navigator
T: 01422 343 090 | E: [email protected] | W: www.uniqueways.org.uk
Working Pattern: Tuesday, Wednesday 09:30 – 3:30
Thursday: 09:30 – 2:30
If you are not a current Member of Unique Ways, you will need to become a Member before you can access any of our services. Please visit: www.uniqueways.org.uk Select ‘Become a Member’.
