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

Course curriculum

Module 1: The Advocate Role2 lessons

What Is a Lay Advocate?9 min
Legal Boundaries and What You Cannot Do9 min

Module 2: Communication Skills for Advocates2 lessons

Active Listening and Empathic Communication9 min
De-escalation and Supporting Distressed Parents9 min

Module 3: Safeguarding Awareness2 lessons

Recognising Safeguarding Concerns9 min
Reporting Concerns and Knowing Your Limits9 min

Module 4: Practice and Development2 lessons

Supporting a Family Through an EHCP Annual Review10 min
Continuing Development and Working with SENDIASS9 min

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