Independent review of Special Educational Needs in NI
The Department of Education (DE) commissioned Ipsos in April 2022 to conduct a review of Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland (NI). Independent review of SEN in NI
Challenges and experiences of accessing support for children in school
SENAC are gathering information about the experiences and challenges faced by parents, children and young people when trying to access support in school. If you are a parent who has experience of trying to get support in school for your child, we would be extremely grateful if you would complete this short survey. The views … Read more…
NEWS: SENAC looking for new Board members
Closed for applications. SENAC is expanding its Management Board and is looking for new members who will bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to the charity. We would be particularly keen to hear from applicants with skills in strategy, business development, fundraising, marketing, finance, or HR. However, in general, we aim to expand the skill … Read more…
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…
