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Who is SENAC?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC) is a charity in Northern Ireland which was set up in 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SENAC advises on the Northern Ireland statutory SEN system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can SENAC help?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SENAC give advice and support on a range of issues including statutory assessments, statements of special educational needs, obtaining provision in school and appeals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Advice Line is an independent, confidential telephone Advice Line service for parents, carers and professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Advocacy service gives educational advocacy for individual children and young people. SENAC can offer help when filling in Parental Advice forms, understanding Statutory Assessments, advise on the content of Individual Education Plans and Statements and where feasible go with parents to meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Appeals service provides independent advice, representation and support on lodging an appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SENAC run workshops on how the Northern Ireland SEN system works. The workshops are useful for parent\/carer support groups, community organisations, schools, workplaces and professionals who work with families.<\/p>\n\n\n