SENDiass4BCP @SENDiass4BCP@learningdisability.social

While we are closed over the Bank Holidays, take a look at our latest post for details of when we are open, and when our phone lines are open, over Christmas and New Year:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/.../20/christmas-opening-hours-2/

Only 1 week left of school term, and we have our last drop-in of the year as well! Come along to Rossmore Family Hub this Wednesday 18/12, between 9:30-11:30. Our Becks will be there with a Parent Champion, to answer your questions. Pop along and say hi!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/12/16/last-drop-in-of-the-year/

Over the first half of next year there is free training available - An Introduction to Autism and Neurodiversity for Parents". It is available at various schools, but you need to email Linwood to book a space. Take a look at the details, as well as the dates, on our latest news post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/12/13/training-available/

Hope you are all warm and dry after last weekend's winds! While we can't help you with your fence panels and missing wheelie bins, you'll be blown away by our workshops! Ahem.
Starting at 09:45 at Slades Farm Pavilion, we have 4 workshops on Parental Requests for EHCPs and other subjects. Tap the link below for full details:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

Due to sickness, we have had to cancel next week's drop-in at Poole Old town. We do have another drop-in the following week at Rossmore Family Hub - details here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/12/06/cancelled-drop-in/

What's on in December - what are we up to, and where can you go to ask us questions? Take a look at our latest news post, where we share the drop-ins and workshops that we hope are much warmer than the general December vibe!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/11/27/what-is-on-in-december/

Nice to see a bit of sunshine today- supposed to be raining on Wednesday morning, but should clear by the time our Sarah is at Christchurch Family Hub drop-in, between 9-11. Pop along with your questions!
We don't have a drop-in next week, but will be back in Poole the following week. Keep an eye on our events page to see where we are next!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

The number of places that you can access our information online goes up, as we've also now added a BlueSky account(Follow us at https://bsky.app/profile/sendiass4bcp.bsky.social).
Read more here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/11/22/places-you-can-find-us-online/

Parent Carers Together are part of the PINS project(Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools), and are looking for parents from the 21 schools in the project, to join their virtual events. To find out more information about the project, which schools are involved, and(if your child is attending one of those schools) how to attend, follow this link:https://www.parentcarerstogether.org.uk/pins/

This week we have a drop-in at Rossmore Family Hub(off Herbert Ave), where you can speak with our Rebecca. Pop in with your questions, and she'll be happy to help! 09:30-11:30, Wednesday the 20th, more details here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

Making a Parental request, Parent/Carer/Child Contributions, Annual Reviews, Checking a draft EHCP. If any of these are of interest to you, we have workshops on all of those this Wednesday 13/11. Use the link below to get details, sign up and get your questions answered.
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

Hoping you had a good half-term and return to school, if applicable. We've a drop-in this Thursday, where you can ask our Sarah your questions. She'll be at Somerford Arc on the 7th, between 09:30 and 11:30, so come along with your questions. If you can't get there, take a look a our other upcoming events:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/10/24/whats-on-in-november-2/

Ah, a sunny Friday - hopefully that means a nice weekend as well!
Just a quick reminder that our phone line is closed to new queries for the coming week, but you can watch our webinars on our website, and find lots of useful info there. Best of luck for half-term!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/support/webinars/

Take a look at the link below to see what events we have coming in November - we've drop-ins and workshops happening across all of BCP, pop along with your questions and we'll be happy to help. 😊
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/10/24/whats-on-in-november-2/

Hope you are well and getting ready for half-term. We have fewer staff around over the half-term, and so we're closing the phone line to new queries next week(28/10-01/11). We will still be answering existing queries and voicemails that we have already received.
You can still access support that week though https://www.sendiass4bcp.org/Home and https://www.youtube.com/@sendiass4bcp
If you have an emergency, you can call https://contact.org.uk/ on 08088 083555

Just the one drop-in this week - pop in to see our Orela at Poole Old Town Family Hub(Green Road) with your questions. She is there on Wednesday the 23rd, between 09:30 and 11:30.
See our upcoming events on our website:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

This week we have 2 drop-ins and are attending a Winchelsea pupil event. Both drop-ins are on Wednesday the 16th - Somerford Family Hub 9-11am, Rossmore Family Hub 9:30-11:30. For more details, or to see other dates, take a look at our Events: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

A big Thank You to Thomas Simpkin, running his first marathon in a few weeks - and choosing to raise money for SENDiass4BCP! Read more about it on his page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thomas-simpkin

What's on - Wednesday 09/10 we have places available at our 4 in-person workshops. If you are applying for an EHCP, making your contributions, preparing for an Annual Review, and checking your draft plan, there is something for you here. To check the times and book a place, click the following link:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/10/04/whats-on-next-week/

The BCP Council SEND survey for 2024 is now open. This is your opportunity, as parents, carers, & young people, to let the Local Authority hear your views, & for you to share your experience of the support that you have received in education, health, & social care.

The survey runs until the 31/10, so please do let the Local Authority know your experiences of SEND support.

You can either use the QR code, , or just click on the following link:
https://haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/send-survey-2024