Responding to the SEN and Disability Green Paper consultation

[Background] [Aims] [Audience] [Resources] [Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions] [DfE presentation]

Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability

 

Shaping the Debate - What are the implications for the post-16 learning and skills sector?

Background

In March 2011 the Department for Education (DfE) launched the SEN and Disability Green Paper, Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability. The focus of the Green Paper is on developing the system from age 0-25 to support people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities that will:

                        “support better life outcomes for young people; give parents confidence by giving them more control;
                         and transfer power to professionals on the front line and to local communities.”

The consultation period for Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability runs until June 30th 2011. With the support of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), NIACE is hosting two seminars in partnership with the Association of National Specialist Colleges (NATSPEC) and the disability network, RADAR. The Government is seeking views on the Green Papers’ proposals which include: 

• a new single assessment process and Education, Health and Care Plan by 2014
• local authorities and other services to set out a local offer of all services available
• the option of a personal budget by 2014 for all families with children with a statement of SEN or a new Education, Health and Care Plan
• the range and quality of learning opportunities to be increased in order to support young people to make a successful transition to adulthood and enjoy making a full contribution to society
• the provision of effective help for young people to move into employment
• a proposal to explore how the different funding arrangements for special provision pre-16 and post-16 might be better aligned.

Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability states that the DfE will take forward a plan of action so that by 2015 ‘disabled young people and young people with SEN will have:

• early and well-integrated support for, and advice on, their future as part of the proposed ‘Education, Health and Care Plan
• access to better quality vocational and work-related learning options so that they can progress in their learning post-16
• good opportunities and support to get and keep a job
• a well-coordinated transition from children’s to adult health services.’

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Aims

The aim of the seminars are: 

• to provide an opportunity through group activities and discussion, to share and explore ideas that are shaping your organisations’ response to the consultation on the SEN and Disability Green Paper; and
• to influence the wider debate emerging from the consultation.

Colleagues from the DfE who have a lead responsibility for the SEN and Disability Green Paper have confirmed that they will be attending the seminars.

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Audience

The seminars open to members of NIACE, NATSPEC and RADAR

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Resources

Please find below links to:

The SEN and Disability Green Paper: Support and Aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability - SEN and Disability Green Paper

The Easy Read version of the SEN and Disability Green Paper - SEND Easy Read version

The DfE presentation on the Green Paper - SEND DfE Presentation

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Programme

12:00     Arrival and registration - lunch and networking (lunch will be available)

12:45     Welcome and introduction to the day
             Dr Peter Lavender OBE, Deputy Chief Executive, NIACE

13:00     Presentation:
             What the Green Paper says and key issues for the post-16 learning and skills sector in the proposed single assessment process
             Alasdaire Duerden, Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities unit, Department for Education (Leicester seminar)
             Kathy Lee-Cole, Learners with Learning Diffiulties and/or Disabilities unit, Department for Education (London seminar)

13: 20    Questions

13:40     Discussion groups
             (i) What do we like and not like about the SEN and Disability Green Paper?

14:00     (ii) What are the implications of the proposals in the Green Paper for young people?

14:20     (iii) What are the implications for those aged 19+ and 25+?

14:40     (iv) Are there any particular issues for different kinds of learners we think need attention?

15:00     (v) Shaping the response: What do we think are the key points for responses to the consultation?

15:20     Questions and discussion and closing remarks

15:30     Close of seminar (tea/coffee available)

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Event Information

• Arrival and registration is at 12:00 noon for a 12:45pm start. The event will end at 3:30pm
• Event fee per person: £35 (includes sandwich lunch, tea/coffee
  The seminars are open to members of NIACE, NATSPEC and RADAR
  Check whether you are a member of NIACE
  NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference or course fees
• Only online application forms with the payments section completed will be processed
  NB: If you wish us to invoice your employer we require a copy of the Purchase Order before the form is processed
• Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed online application forms (one online application form per person)
• Video cameras may be in use at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed or appear on the video outputs please indicate this on the application form and make yourself known at registration
• Participants should be prepared to take their own notes as there will not be handouts for all sessions
• If you have not received an e-mail confirming your attendance and joining instructions 4 working days before the event please contact: events@niace.org.uk ation Here

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Application Conditions

Event: Tuesday 7 June 2011 – Leicester
Event: Wednesday 8 June 2011 - London
Closing Date: Thursday 26 May 2011  

• Cancellations are non-refundable
• The full fee is payable prior to the event
• Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to the event
• A 10 working days notice period is required for provision of electronic note-takers, sign language interpreters and transcription to Braille
• Places are to be reserved online – scroll up and click on Apply Now
• Reservations by telephone cannot be accepted
• Application forms are individually acknowledged by e-mail
• Joining instructions, including map and directions, will be e-mailed out one week before the event
• NIACE reserves the right to reject applicants who are not from the target audience list.

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