SEND Navigators

SEND Navigator Drop - In's are up and running across the county. These are a place for parents to come to meet our SEND Navigators and ask any questions they may have.

SEND Navigators

SEND Navigators are part of the offer from Somerset Parent Carer Forum CIC. We are very grateful to the National Lottery players and the National Lottery Community Fund for funding the 4 SEND Navigators on a term time only basis. They will be working across Somerset to support families. The Navigators will work in different areas of the county with the aim of supporting parent carers to build an information and support network in their locality, based either in the school or community.

What the SEND Navigators can help with

The navigator’s role is to help families of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in Somerset to:

  • access good quality information
  • signpost to people who can help
  • support parents to prepare for meeting and appointments
  • help parent carers understand help they can get
  • help parent carer access help by supporting with completion of forms such as DLA, PIP and applications for funding from grants
  • help parent carers build confidence in understanding and supporting their child’s need
  • support parent carers to find a positive way to moving forward

For more information please visit – https://somersetparentcarerforum.org.uk/home/send-navigators/

 

 

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April 24, 2024

Samantha Baker

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