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17th July 2022

Information, advice and support for young people from Suffolk SENDIASS

Information You may get the answer to some of your questions by looking through our web pages. You can contact uson your own or with parents or carers for information, advice and support. You can get in touch by phone, text or email – you choose which works best for you. Advice Our friendly staff will listen to your questions and try to offer useful advice and information. We will not tell other people what you have said. The only…

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29th June 2022

Visible Festival

VISIBLE is a project launched by the Norfolk and Norwich SEND Association for 2022 and beyond. The first Neurodiversity Festival will take place at The Forum in Norwich on October 21st and 22nd. “Together, we can influence change countywide. Together we can listen and we can learn. Together we can be heard and we can be VISIBLE!” “During the festival we have a range of guests who will host discussions and workshops. You can click here to see who will…

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17th June 2022

Confidential information, advice and support for young people from Suffolk SENDIASS

Information You may get the answer to some of your questions by looking through our web pages. You can contact uson your own or with parents or carers for information, advice and support. You can get in touch by phone, text or email – you choose which works best for you. Advice Our friendly staff will listen to your questions and try to offer useful advice and information. We will not tell other people what you have said. The only…

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21st March 2022

Ace Anglia are looking for two people to join its board of trustees

About Ace Anglia “Ace is an influential, people led, advocacy charity that supports and promotes inclusivity for people with a learning disability.” “We are particularly keen to recruit members of the local community in Suffolk who have the following skills, however this is not essential. Experience of caring for a person with a disability / autism / mental health Expertise in General Data Protection Regulation Special Educational Needs and Disability code of practice 0-25 years Accounts or financial experience Writing…

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15th March 2022

Is the Children and Families Act 2014 fit for purpose?

The Select Committee on the Children and Families Act 2014 launches its inquiry into the Children and Families Act 2014 and is inviting written evidence contributions. Chair’s comments The Chair of the Committee, Baroness Tyler of Enfield, said: “The Children and Families Act 2014 has a significant impact on the lives of a great number of children and families. It affects the education and care children and young people receive, it can determine how family separation takes place, how those in care…

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19th February 2022

Local Offer News: February 2022

Please see link below to updates on the work happening to improve SEND Services in Suffolk, and other SEND news, events and resources. In this edition there is news and updates on the following: SEND Capital Programme UpdateIntroducing Suffolk Parent Carer ForumChildren’s Mental Health WeekPACT – Parents and Carers TogetherActivities Unlimited – February Half Term ActivitiesKeeping children safe on the internetThe SEND Young Person’s NetworkAlternative Provision – have your say! Please click here to see all the updates: https://mailchi.mp/suffolk.gov.uk/introducing-local-offer-news#AP%20survey

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21st January 2022

Suffolk Family Carers: parent carer survey

A message from Suffolk Family Carers: “In the coming months we will establish peer support groups and workshops for parents and carers of children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties.” “To ensure we meet the needs of parents and carers we would be grateful if you could help us understand the formats that work best for you.” “The information you provide is collected anonymously and we have no way to link your responses back to you.” Neurodevelopmental difficulty is an overarching term to describe…

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8th January 2022

Special Educational Needs Support for Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties

Suffolk’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is offering a free, relaxed online session for parents and carers in Suffolk. This session will explain the graduated approach to Special Educational Needs support and how this works for pupils with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia. This session will be supported by the Lead Teacher for the specialist education outreach service for pupils with specific learning difficulties. The session will explore: • The key principles of SEN…

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6th December 2021

SEND Young Person’s Network

Sharing news from the SEND Young Person’s Network: “It was time to shine and showcase all the hard work and dedication over the past year of the SEND Young Person’s Network.” “The group came together to present their work on inclusion in the community, travel, and transitions. They have achieved so much, and it was a pleasure to present.” “We had our very own Sebastian Reeves as our host, introducing the presentation and you can check out his video by…

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26th November 2021

Improving Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Services in Suffolk: November 21 update

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 Review into SEND Services in Suffolk. I am mindful that one of the things we must do is communicate better with you as families, and so what follows is a short update on what we have done so far and what our next steps will be. Over…

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15th November 2021

Time To Listen Events

Earlier this year, Suffolk County Council published the final report following the independent review of SEND Services in Suffolk undertaken by Lincolnshire County Council. You can read more about the review here. One of the things families fed back as part of the review was that they wanted the chance to meet with the leaders of SEND Services in Suffolk, to ask them questions and give them feedback directly. Suffolk County Council are looking to restart their Time To Listen events. In order…

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4th November 2021

Would you like to help families of children and young people with SEND plan for the future?

A new FREE course developed to help families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) plan for the future. The SLT Group are looking for parent carer volunteers to use their own experience to guide and support families in similar situations. Full training will be given for you to join a team of LEARNING TOGETHER Volunteer Facilitators to deliver a FREE course based on Suffolk County Council’s SEND 16+ Transitions Guide. The course covers a range…

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19th October 2021

Legal resources from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation

The legal resources directory from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation is a series of practical resources designed to help you get the information you need about the law and rights, covering a range of topics. The resources cover things such as: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Social care (adult and child) Carers’ rights Family Law Finance Direct payments Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Healthcare Do Not Resuscitate orders (‘DNRs’) NHS complaints Mental Health Act and ‘sectioning’ Mental capacity and best interests Deprivation of…

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9th January 2021

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 issues related to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Please continue to guide families to use our service. We have lots of information on our website and we can talk through any specific worries, questions or concerns about SEND and in relation to the latest lockdown measures/school closures.…

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22nd September 2020

Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment webinar

Parents can still sign up for this webinar, hosted by Suffolk SENDIASS Parents can watch this free live webinar from anywhere with internet access. The webinar explores: What the law expects to happen before an EHC needs assessment is considered; The purpose and threshold of an EHC needs assessment and when one might be requested; Why a local authority might refuse and what your options are; What happens if an EHC needs assessment is agreed; Finalising an EHC plan This was…

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25th August 2020

What is Elective Home Education?

SENDIASS free online session, supported by Suffolk’s Lead Home Education Consultant, explaining what Elective Home Education involves. About this Event SENDIASS is offering an online hour-long session for parents, supported by Suffolk’s Lead Home Education Consultant. The session aims to help parents understand what Elective Home Education involves. We will begin with a presentation explaining: What Elective Home Education (EHE) is; What responsibilities, costs and expectations are involved for parents and what responsibility the LA has; Considerations for exams; Elective…

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3rd April 2020

SEND 16+ Transitions Guide

All children and young people deserve a bright future – to belong, achieve, contribute, stay safe and be healthy. The teenage years are a time of change and exploration as they begin the start of their journey towards greater independence and adulthood. For children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, starting early to plan and prepare for this transition into adulthood will build their confidence and help make this period in their lives a positive experience. Suffolk…

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16th September 2019

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 SEND Strategy.

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11th January 2019

Ofsted and CQC County SEND Re-Visit

For the attention of all parents, carers and children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) Re-visit of Suffolk issued with a written statement of action for SEND, from Monday 21 January 2019 to Wednesday 23 January 2019. Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will carry out jointly a re-visit of your local area following the previous inspection of SEND services that took place between 12 December 2016 and 16 December 2016. The re-visit will evaluate how effectively leaders…

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22nd January 2018

The SEND Young Person’s Network

Introducing the SEND Young Person’s Network (SENDYPN). What is it? The YPN is a growing network (a bit like a Facebook group) of young people who want to have their say to help shape the services and support provided in Suffolk for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). What are the aims? Having fun and take part in social events while also: Having a voice Being involved in decision-making Shaping and improving services for young…