You may be asked to give your permission for the school to refer your child to a specialist professional, e.g. a Speech and Language Therapist or Educational Psychologist. This will help the school and you to understand your child’s particular needs better and be able to support them more effectively in school;
The specialist professional will work with your child to understand their needs and make recommendations as to the ways your child is given support.
The LA Local Offer
This is the ‘Local Offer’;
This link will take you to Kent County Councils local offer; it includes all information concerning pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. (SEND)