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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…

  Four of us have decided to do the 13k walk in the 2018 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon to raise money for this fantastic regional charity. In the last year alone SENAC have helped over 900 families get the right support and resources in school for children with a range of special educational needs, … Read more…

Would you and your friends fancy putting together a team (max 5 persons) for our quiz night? Or maybe just a few of you would like to come and join a table. Let us know through Facebook or email info@senac.co.uk Join us on Friday 29th September @ 7.30pm at our Annual Quiz. Raise money for … Read more…

SENAC are recruiting for the following posts: POST 1: CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE – CLOSED POST 2:  TRIBUNAL REPRESENTATIVE – CLOSED Closing date for return of completed applications for both posts is Monday 3rd July 2017 no later than 2.00pm.

Join us at the Pavillion Stormont for a night of fun and dancing to raise funds to support SENAC. Friday 3rd February 2017 @ 7.30pm Learn all the basics of salsa in a 2hr salsa dance taster class or just come along and enjoy the dancing. Everyone is welcome including beginners. The class will be … Read more…

We want to thank our generous sponsors for making our Golf @ Clandeboye event possible. Their financial support will help us to continue to provide independent advice on special education to families in Northern Ireland. bps Group – Business protection http://www.bpsuk.co.uk/ Bull and Claw Donaghadee https://www.facebook.com/TheBullandClawDonaghadee/info/?tab=overview EXSTO Fitness – http://www.exstofitness.com/ Genesis Advertising – http://wearegenesis.co.uk/ MMW Millar McCall Wylie – http://www.mmwlegal.com mts … Read more…