News: We are hiring – Relations & Development Officer
POST: Relations and Development Officer SENAC are seeking a Relations and Development Officer to develop and support the Charity’s ability to sustain services. Post is funded by the Dormant Account Funds NI. This new post is an opportunity to bring a more strategic focus to a successful charity entering its third decade of helping vulnerable … Read more…
NEWS: Christmas 2021 Advice Line Closing Times
The Advice Line will be closed Monday 20th December 2021 and will reopen after Christmas on Tuesday 4th January 2022 @ 10am Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 10am – 1pm 028 9079 5779
NEWS: Co-op members generosity towards SENAC
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…
NEWS: Appealing EA SEN decisions
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…
NEWS: Invitation to TENDER-Project evaluation
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…
NEWS: Have you appealed a decision of the EA?
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…
NEWS: Parent giving back
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…
NEWS: Could you be SENAC’s new Chair?
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…
NEWS: ‘Walkie Talkies” support SENAC
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
