Does having an IEP automatically mean dd is on the SEN register?

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dd(4) has speech problems caused by severe Glue ear which was treated with grommets 6 months ago. At playgroup she had informal access to a SALT on a monthly basis. She then started in reception in September and since then has had no SALT impact. She was assessed in the last few weeks and the school have no told me that she will start seeing a SALT after christmas (20 mins a week, or was it 20 mins a month?) - anyway, the teacher also mentioned in passing an IEP. My ears pricked up at this as I believe that if she has an IEP we should then have regular meetings to review the IEP etc.

What are the 'rights' attached to having an IEP? Also I read somewhere that if she is having outside input (eg a SALT) she is automatically on School Action Plus rather than school Action?

Basically I'm asking, what are my right? and what do I need to be pushing for that probably won't be offered unless I shout for it?

Thanks.

You're absolutely right on all counts. Your DD would have to be on the SEN register to have an IEP and will be on School Section Plus if she is involved with an outside agency such as SALT.

You should be invited in to discuss the IEP, set and review targets on a termly basis. This will give you a chance to find out what specifically your DD will be working towards, and what support she will receive. Children on SA+ should also receive in-school support from a teaching assistant, although this may be within a group setting in class and does not necessarily mean she will have one to one.

The meetings would normally be with the class teacher, so you could start by talking to her/him. If you are worried you can also ask to see the SENCo who can explain everything to you.

HTH