We are extremely grateful to Co-op members and to the Co-op Local Community Fund for selecting SENAC as one of their charities in 2021. SENAC would like to thank the Managers, staff and customers at the Cregagh Road, Rosetta Road and Knockbreda Co-op stores and all the Co-op members who supported SENAC. Management committee members … Read more…
Information for Parents on appealingEA SEN decisions to SENDIST Seminar explaining how to appeal SEN decisions and explore what we can learn from parents’ experiences of using the appeal process Tuesday 23rd November 2021 from 11am to 12.15 Speakers: Appealing to SENDIST, key information for parents – Jennifer McNally, Tribunal representative SENAC Attending a Tribunal Hearing, what to expect … Read more…
The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC) is inviting tenders for an independent evaluation of the Charity’s SEN Community Support and Information Service. For further information and Terms of Reference see attached document. Proposals should be submitted by Friday 17th of September 2021 via email to heather.larkin@senac.co.uk Terms of Reference CSI Project Evaluation TOR Aug … Read more…
SENAC are carrying out research into how the appeals aspect of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) legislative framework works, in practice, for parents and children We are keen to learn about parents experiences of appealing a decision of the Education Authority (EA) and how the system worked / did not work for you and your … Read more…
Stephen is a member of our Board of Directors and is also a parent that has used SENAC’s services to help him get support in school for his child. In appreciation for the support he received from SENAC Stephen has very generously set up a fundraising page in lieu of presents for his birthday To … Read more…
CLOSING DATE: Friday 31st May 2021 @ 6pm POSITION CLOSED SENAC are seeking an exceptional candidate to be our next Chair. The Board of Directors wish to appoint someone who empathises and understands the nature and aims of the work of the Charity but crucially has the skills to effectively manage a charitable organisation and … Read more…
Support the Walkie Talkies If you feel you could give even a small amount the team would be extremely grateful. By sponsoring our small team of walkers you will help change the lives of children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities in Northern Ireland. Click here to donate securely
The Dept of Education NI are consulting on the new SEN Regulations and the SEN Code of Practice. The SEN Regulations and The SEN Code of Practice are key to the effective delivery of the SEN system.
This is your opportunity to voice your opinion and influence the future of SEN provision
Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 5th March 2021
Patricia, Rosie and Eamonn are walking 9 miles in the 2019 Belfast City to raise vital funds for SENAC. Please sponsor us on our walk – you will be making a BIG difference to the lives of children with special needs, disabilities and learning difficulties and to the lives of their families. If you would … Read more…
CLOSED. SENAC wish to appoint a Temporary Tribunal Representative to cover Maternity Leave for our independent SEN Tribunal Support and Representation Service. The Tribunal Representative will deliver an independent advice and representation service on SEN appeals for families appealing to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) Temporary Post, Maternity Cover 30 hours per week. … Read more…
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