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Take a look at the latest post on our website, passing on information from the All Age Developmental Review. As well as information about the May update, there are links to join the virtual information session on Wednesday 24 May 10am-12pm

https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/05/19/all-age-neurodevelopmental-review-2/

Relate have a 6 week program of support for the parent/carers of children with SEND. Contact them on 01202 311231 or office@relate-bournemouth.org.uk for more details.

A free online program, for parent/carers with children who have autism, with the next block of sessions starting in June. If you'd like to take part, take a look at https://www.h4c.org.uk/courses-all/pa-130623 for more information, and to book.

Join Gill and Kate today, as they visit Bournemouth and Poole College for their open day. They are there from 4-7 to give information, advice, and support. Pop over and say hi!
The photo below shows them at last year's event, however this year they will be in their lovely new SENDiass4BCP polo shirts, making them even easier to find.

Welcoming Beth, our new team member who will soon be providing you with confidential and impartial information, advise and support through our advice line! You can find out a little more about Beth and the rest of the team on our website!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/about-us/meet-the-team/

Spotlight on Supported Internships:
A webinar for parents and carers of young people preparing for adult life Thursday 18 May, 10.30 - 12:00
Join NDTi, Family Fund, and Internships Work, to learn more about supported internships and how they can benefit your child/young person.
Find out more information and book via: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/04/27/spotlight-on-supported-internships/

We hear that concerns have been expressed by some parent carers, amongst each other, that there are difficulties in getting a SENDiass Officer to work alongside you. Our Service Manager Victoria Hunt addresses these concerns on our latest new post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/04/26/difficulties-in-getting-a-sendiass-officer/

The NHS Dorset All Age Neurodevelopmental Review is looking at access to support and diagnostic services across the whole of Dorset and across all ages, to understand what works, what could be better, and make recommendations for future improvements.

It is now available to view on the website here -  All Age Neurodevelopmental Review – NHS Dorset

If you have any feedback or would like to contact the Review Project Team, please contact: communication@nhsdorset.nhs.uk

Introducing "We Are Limitless” A new youth-led video collaboration between SENDiass4BCP and B&NES's SEND Partnership Service.
A refreshing new perspective, told directly by young people-their stories the way they want them to be heard.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VQ0Gd4q0Uwecn7OSKL8MkT8bIpbo2Ki

Read more about the project here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/04/17/we-are-limitless/

#WeAreLimitless #Limitless #YoungerSelves #SEND #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthAwareness #DisabilityAwareness

We have a new Parent drop-in! Senior SENDiass Officer Rebecca Bartlett, will be available during a drop-in session between 9:30-11:30 at Rossmore Family Hub. An opportunity to ask any questions with regards to education, health and social care matters of children and young people up to the age of 25.
No booking needed, come and visit on the 20th April, 18th May, 22nd June, or 20th of July.

https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

A quick reminder that next week, our next in-person workshops are happening at the Slades Park Pavilion, Slades Farm, Ensbury Avenue. If you would like to come along, or attend in-person or online at any of our other workshops, take a look at our website events page: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

The NEW easy access pathway to speech and language therapy for children who have not started school, will commence from the 17 April 2023.
You will be able to bring your child along to one of the regular NHS:
Speech Therapy Early Advice Drop In’s
The Drop-In session is a pre-bookable session for parents/carers who have concerns about their child’s speech, language and/or communication development. You will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns with a Speech and Language Therapist.

Over the Easter half term holiday (3rd to the 14th of April), we will be closed to new queries. We will still be supporting people who have already contacted us, including those who are awaiting a response.

Should you need support, we have our FactSheets and other support on our website https://sendiass4bcp.org/

We also have our workshops, register to attend at https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

Take a look at our various videos on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzmZYKx8HsL8ANPO2qfpgQ

An update on managing demands on our service, and on the way we support parent/ carers, children, & young people, from Victoria Hunt - SENDiass4BCP Manager

“We want to make sure that information and advice is provided in a timely way and that you are able to get what you need, when you need it. This is especially important as currently requests for support from SENDiass4BCP, have been increasing at a pace.

For the time being, we are unable to attend face to face school meetings & TAF meetings, unless there are significant extenuating and complex circumstances – this is due to us being particularly busy.
We are still able to support you in preparing for meetings - please contact us in plenty of time.
We continue to provide email and phone support, videos on our YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzmZYKx8HsL8ANPO2qfpgQ) , and both online and in-person workshops (https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/).
Thank you.

Next Thursday the 2nd of March, we'll be at Somerford Arc drop in to answer questions. For this months visiting professional, BCP Council are sending Tanis Middlemiss, manager of the School Inclusion team, should you wish to ask general questions of her as well, please feel free. We hope to see you then. 🙂

Over half term (13th & 19th of Feb), we will be closed to new queries. We will still be supporting people awaiting a response.
Should you need help, we've FactSheets & other support at https://sendiass4bcp.org
We also have our workshops, register to attend at https://sendiass4bcp.org/events
Take a look at our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzmZYKx8HsL8ANPO2qfpgQ

Should you have a more urgent support need, the charity Contact can also support you. Their website is https://contact.org.uk/, their phone is 08088 083555

The NHS England Youth Forum is a group of young people who are passionate about improving the NHS. They work with NHS England, Public Health England, and the Dept. of Health.

One of the things they are doing this year is trying to develop easy-read health resources for children and young people, on social media, hoping to make it more user friendly. They particularly would like children and young people with SEND to take part in the survey below.
Thanks.

https://forms.office.com/e/4h3QvqMeXs

We still have spaces for our upcoming online events this Wednesday. If you are looking for support with making a parental request for an EHCNA, or in completing your Parent Carer Contribution form, these free-of-charge, Officer-led webinars will go through everything you need to know.
For more information take a look at our events page: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

While we are closed over the bank holidays, there will be some staff working over the Christmas and New Year period. There may be a delay in us responding to your query, and in-depth support will be followed up in the New Year.

Outside of the Bank Holidays, our phone line will be available as 09:30-12:30, on 28/12 and 29/12, before returning on the 03/01/2023

We also have info and videos on our web & YouTube

https://sendiass4bcp.org/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzmZYKx8HsL8ANPO2qfpgQ

Merry Christmas & Festive times!