Every parent or carer knows it’s critical to choose the right school for their SEND child. But finding the information you need can be difficult and time-consuming, as you often have to trawl through school websites, go on visits, and talk to other parents. Two initiatives from BuDS’ Fair4All Education project will make it easier for you to choose the right school.
School Visit Checklist
Visiting a prospective new school can be daunting, especially if your child is moving up to another stage of education or if you are new to the area. To help, the BuDS Fair4All Education team have put together a list of essential questions which parents and carers of SEND pupils can ask when visiting schools. The checklist was put together by SEND parents and professionals to help you get the information which will be most helpful.
You can download the Checklist in various formats here https://buds.org.uk/school-checklist-for-parents-and-carers/
Choosing the Right SEND School – Fair4All Education School Database
BuDS is contacting all the schools in Bucks to ask them to provide essential information about their SEND provision. Over time, we will build up a new comprehensive database for parents and carers to use alongside visiting schools and talking to staff.
You can find out more and access the database here: https://buds.org.uk/send-school-database/