The following resources may be helpful to families needing advice, support or advocacy.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, see Hackney Council’s child protection resources
For information, advice and guidance regarding SEND in Hackney, visit Hackney SENDiags
If you live in Hackney and have an Education concern and would like to speak to someone in person, please visit the Hackney Community Support Drop in with PERM Inc. and Hackney’s IOBCYP Accountability Board.
Hackney REP is a partnership of community organisations working for equal access to education. Between them they offer advice, support and advocacy around a range of issues affecting children and young people in Hackney.
In 2015, the Hackney Learing Trust (as it was then) produced a good practice guide as a reference point for all dedicated actions that have an impact on children and young people’s wellbeing, including approaches to managing pupils’ behaviour. Named “No Need to Exclude – A good practice guide for schools: reducing exclusions by promoting the wellbeing of all“, the guide can be found here