SENAC

Also called Special Educational Needs Advice Centre. That is the name used in diagnostic manuals and on most official paperwork.

A charity that gives parents in Northern Ireland free advice when a child needs extra help at school. They help with statements and appeals.

Applies in Northern Ireland

SENAC is an independent charity, not part of the Education Authority Local authority Your local council. In England, Wales and Scotland, this is the body you ask to assess what extra help your child needs. Read the full definition of Local authority . Its advice line helps parents with statutory assessment Statutory assessment (Northern Ireland) A close look at what help your child needs at school, done by the Education Authority in Northern Ireland. It can lead to a statement. Read the full definition of Statutory assessment (Northern Ireland) , statements, the support a school is providing, and appeals to the tribunal. Northern Ireland has no statutory advice service like England's SENDIASS, so SENAC is the main place NI parents turn for independent help, alongside the Children's Law Centre.

Across the UK

  • SENDIASS : In England the equivalent free advice comes from your local SENDIASS.

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