Yesterday I witnessed the quickest decision ever by an LA to concede an impending SEND Appeal Hearing following their receipt of my report – the substantive evidence in an Appeal to SENDIST against the LA’s  Refusal to conduct a Statutory Assessment.   12 noon I emailed my finalized report to a parent  She immediately emailed […]

I am delighted to be presenting in Bristol on Tuesday 24th November 2015, on my favourite topic of Understanding PDA. Click on the flyer below for details of the event and how to book your place. Dr Hilary Dyer Flyer Bristol November 2015

I’m so pleased to let you all know that I will be doing a presentation for Bristol Autism Support on Tuesday 10th March.  As a Specialist Advisor to this Charity, I will be presenting a session on ‘Assertive Communication with your Child’s School – Securing Support for your Child with Autism’. The session will focus […]

I am delighted to have been asked by Alison Thompson, the organiser, to present at the ADHD Inspiration Day. I will be speaking on the new SEN legislation. The event takes place on Saturday 25th October 2014, in Swindon.  Here is the link www.adhdkids.org.uk/events  My presentation on Wednesday 10th September to over 70 parents and carers organised by NAS South […]

The new SEN legislation which was passed in March this year comes into force from 1st September. The main changes for children with SEN will be a move from Statements to Education, Health and Care Plans, known as EHCPs. One benefit of the legislation is that youngsters with SEN up to the age of 25 are […]

The Children and Families Bill received Royal Assent on 13th March and became law. It is now the Children and Families Act. It comes into force from 1st September 2014. There will also be a new Code of Practice, as statutory guidance, to accompany the new Act. The previously published draft Code of Practice is now being […]