A message from Ros Somerville, Assistant Director, Inclusion, Children & Young People’s Directorate, Suffolk County Council Dear Parent / Carer It has been two months since we published the findings of the Lincolnshire Independent … Read Article about Improving Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Services in Suffolk: November 21 update
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Growing Older – Planning Ahead
A research project looking at improving the support for older people with learning disabilities, family, carers, and supporting end of life care planning for carers. This is a research project from the Open University. The research team are … Read Article about Growing Older – Planning Ahead
SEN Support for Pupils with Communication and Interaction or Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
SENDIASS is offering a free, informal online session for parents and carers spotlighting on what is known as the ‘graduated cycle’ of SEN support and how this works for pupils with communication and interaction and/or social, emotional and mental … Read Article about SEN Support for Pupils with Communication and Interaction or Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
Free workshops for parents and carers to support the emotional wellbeing of young people
Free online workshops are being held in April and May to help parents and carers support the mental health of the children they care for. The workshops, provided by NSFT's psychology in schools team have helped over 1800 people since the first … Read Article about Free workshops for parents and carers to support the emotional wellbeing of young people
Unpaid carers and the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations
As of Monday 15th February, unpaid carers will be included in the next phase of the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine and will begin to be called forward for their first jab. Unpaid carers are in cohort six of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and … Read Article about Unpaid carers and the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations
SENDIASS online sessions
Please see information below from Suffolk SENDIASS. Suffolk SENDIASS stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service. It is a confidential and impartial information, advice and support service on … Read Article about SENDIASS online sessions
Annual Reviews Webinar
Annual Reviews Webinar Parents can watch this free live webinar from anywhere with internet access. The webinar explores: the purpose of an annual review and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP); what the process involves & how … Read Article about Annual Reviews Webinar
Find Out More: Supporting the Wellbeing of Families and Carers of People with a Learning Disability
Turning Point have produced a Find Out More guide which provides wellbeing support for families and carers of people with a learning disability . If you are interested in knowing more, this guide will help you consider: Why looking after our … Read Article about Find Out More: Supporting the Wellbeing of Families and Carers of People with a Learning Disability
SEND Parent Carer Update September 2019
SEND is an abbreviation of Special Education Needs and/or Disability. The third issue of SEND's regular update for parents and carers is now available to read. It is made to keep you informed about what they are doing to implement Suffolk’s … Read Article about SEND Parent Carer Update September 2019
