Direct Payments and Personal Budgets: Legal Briefing for Parents and Carers
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About the event
This training course provides a comprehensive legal briefing on Direct Payments and Personal Budgets within the context of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It is designed to help parents, carers, and professionals gain a clear understanding of their rights and the processes involved in securing personal budgets for children and young people with SEND.
Learning objectives include:
Understanding Personal Budgets: Learn what a personal budget is, when a Local Authority (LA) is required to provide one, and how it can benefit your child’s education and care.
Scope of Direct Payments: Explore how direct payments can be used specifically for special educational provision, giving parents more flexibility and control over services.
Limitations of Direct Payments: Understand the legal restrictions on what direct payments can and cannot be used for, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines.
How Direct Payments Work: A practical guide to how direct payments are intended to function, including managing payments and monitoring their use.