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Statementing for Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

If your child already has a Statement of Special Educational Needs from your Local Education Authority (LEA), you'll know that your Statement is reviewed annually and can be withdrawn against your wishes.

Alternatively, you may be a parent who is new to the statementing process, which many people find to be a challenging, stressful and emotional time.

What is a SEN Statement

A Statement of SEN is a legal document which aims to make sure that any child who has special educational needs gets the support he or she needs to make progress in school.

What information should a SEN Statement include:

The Statement should set out the child's special educational needs as assessed by the LEA and set out the support which the LEA feels the child requires. It should also name the school, type of school or other provision which will give this support.

SEN Statementing Process

At first parents are offered a provisional statement to check through before a final statement is drawn up. Find out more about the statementing process...

Appealing a Statement

If you disagree with the final statement you can appeal for it to be changed. Find oure more about how to appeal a SEN Statement...

Need Professional Advice?

This is your chance to get the best education for your child so it's important to get the right professional support as you tackle what can be a confusing process which takes up to 6 months to complete.

Maxwell Gillott are Education Law specialists and can help with all aspects of Statementing for children with special educational needs.

SEN helpline: 0845 388 0108

Get 30 minutes free legal advice!

To find out more about how our special educational needs team can help you, please contact us.

SEN Helpline:

Tel: 0845 388 0108
(Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)