SENAC supports over 600 children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities and their families each year. SENAC provides independent advice, information and advocacy relating to the special educational needs system in Northern Ireland. SENAC is committed to promoting and safeguarding the rights of all children to equality of opportunity in their education. We … Read more…
The Connect Support Group from the Dromore area are very generously raising money for SENAC in recognition of the support we have given to their parents. “Special Educational Needs Advice Centre have been a fantastic support to many of ‘Connects’ parents in securing the right support in school for our children. We have decided this … Read more…
SENAC were featured on BBC NI Appeal on the 27th and 28th October 2013 To hear more about our work and to listen to a parent who has used our service click on the link below. Radio Ulster
With support from the Big Lottery Fund SENAC are launching the Every Chance to Learn Project to support the educational needs of children and young people with learning disabilities living within the care system. To deliver this dedicated service we are seeking people with drive and enthusiasm to deliver this project. Education Advocate Recruitment PackAdmin … Read more…
The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC) wish to appoint an Advocacy Assistant (Temporary 12 month contract). Part time 16hrs per week. Salary: £26,646 pro rata per annum (Equivalent to NJC Point 29) All applicants should hold a degree in law (LLB) and at least 1 year’s experience of providing legal advice and/or representation in … Read more…
In answer to a question to the Minister of Education, Mr O’Dowd said the following: The Office of the Legislative Counsel is currently considering draft instructions for the SEN Bill. Work has commenced on the development of supporting regulations and statutory code of practice to support the new framework. On current timescales, it is anticipated … Read more…
SENAC are very pleased to announce that we have been chosen as one of the official Charity Partners for the 2013 World Police & Fire Games. We are delighted to be part of the third largest international multi-sport event in the world. Up to 10,000 competitors plus 15,000 friends and … Read more…
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