Parents & Carers

Becoming a SEND Advocate

Supporting other families as a trained peer advocate

1h 30m

Free

Parents & Carers

This capstone course prepares you to become a lay advocate supporting other SEND families. You will understand the legal boundaries of advocacy, develop communication and de-escalation skills, learn safeguarding awareness, and practise through realistic scenarios. Includes guidance on continuing professional development pathways.

What You'll Learn

Define the role and legal boundaries of a lay advocate
Apply active listening and de-escalation techniques in advocacy situations
Recognise safeguarding concerns and know when and how to report them
Support a parent through an EHCP annual review scenario

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