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Leeds City Council - SEND Transformation Project: Leeds City Council are currently in the process of making changes to the city's SEND offer and processes. Read the latest updates

Jan 2026: We have recruited all of our vacancies and are now on with training the new members of the team. We are already experiencing a reduction in the working response time. Thank you again for your patience and hope to bring you a further update soon!

Information Sessions

Our trained officers will deliver an online presentation on a SEND topic and be available to answer questions related to the topic at the end of the session.

  • SEND Support in schools: Thursday 12th February, 11:30am-1pm

    Information and practical advice on what SEND law and guidance says about support for pupils with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools.

  • Section I (placement) SEND tribunal appeals: Wednesday 25th February, 11:30am-1pm 

    Information and practical advice on the tribunal process for appealing against the placement that has been named in section I of a final EHCP.

  • EHC needs assessments: Thursday 19th March, 11:30am-1pm

    Information and practical advice about EHCPs and how to apply for an EHC needs assessment as the first step in this statutory process.

  • Transitions: Thursday 14th May, 11:30am-1pm

    Information and practical advice on transition for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

  • Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA): Wednesday 3rd June, 11:30am-1pm

    Information about pupils feeling unable to attend their school or setting due to their individual needs. 

To book your free place, please email sendiasssocialmedia@leeds.gov.uk or call us on 0113 378 5020.

 

 

Advice Sessions

In person drop-in sessions

Our trained officers will be available in person to answer your SEND enquiries, along with other SEND services at the SEND information drop-ins.

Next sessions:

  • Wednesday 14th January, 10:30am-12:30pm at Swarcliffe Community Hub, LS14 5LS
  • Wednesday 4th February, 10:30am-12:30pm at Horsforth Library, LS18 5BL
  • Wednesday 11th March, 10:30am-12:30pm at The Welcome Centre, Belle Isle, LS10 3DN
  • Wednesday 1st April, 10:30am-12:30pm at Carr Manor Community Hub, LS72PS
  • Wednesday 13th May, 10:30am-12:30pm - venue to be confirmed
  • Wednesday 10th June, 10:30am-12:30pm at Horsforth Library, LS18 5BL
  • Wednesday 8th July, 10:30am-12:30pm at The Welcome Centre, Belle Isle, LS10 3DN

Virtual Advice Sessions

Our trained officers will be available online to answer your SEND enquiries. 

Sessions to be confirmed, please check back soon.

 

 

Support Workshops

Our trained officers will be available to guide you through different SEND processes to help you to feel confident and able taking the next relevant step for your child.
 

Sessions to be confirmed, please check back soon.