SENDiass4BCP(has moved) @SENDiass4BCP@learningdisability.social

Free course for understanding behaviours of concern, run by BCP Council and Dorset Council. To book, email sctraining@bcpcouncil.gov.uk with your name & phone number mentioning the Family Carers information session.

What's on in April? Workshops, and drop-ins, both in-person and online. Come and take a look. As always, there is no charge for our support.
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/03/27/whats-on-in-april-2/

Reminder - join our Sally at an online workshop devoted to appealing your EHCP placement, this Thursday morning 27/03 11:30-12:15. Register via the link: https://sendiass4bcp.org/event/section-i-placement-appeals-in-person-workshop/

More workshops to support you, if you are considering, or going through, a Section I(Placement) appeal):
Thursday the 27th of March
11:30-12:15 Section I Placement Appeals Online Workshop

Friday the 11th of April
09:30-10:15 Section I Placement Appeals Online Workshop

Tuesday the 22nd of April
12:30-13:15 Section I Placement Appeals Online Workshop
Links for registration: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/03/20/section-iplacement-appeals/

Our Parent Carer Volunteer Coordinator is having difficulty in contacting some people who offered to volunteer - please check your spam folder, if that is you!
If that isn't you though...perhaps it could be? Take a look at the link for more details, and chat to Alexia with any questions!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/03/20/parent-champions-our-amazing-volunteers/

We have a new webinar out! Watch directly on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMkJAKTVuwA
or on our website: https://sendiass4bcp.org/support/parent-carer-resources/parent-carer-resources-personal-budgets/

Free Workshops for D/deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Young People:
Council for Disabled Children are offering sessions that cover CV writing, Interview preparation, Skill-building.
Online Workshops: Monday 24/03 10:30-13:00.
More information on our latest post: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/03/12/free-workshops-for-d-deaf-disabled-neurodivergent-young-people/

We still have spaces available on 2 of our online workshops this week. If you're applying for an EHCP take a look at https://sendiass4bcp.org/event/making-a-parental-request-online-workshop-2/ and https://sendiass4bcp.org/event/parent-carer-and-child-contributions-online-workshop-2/
Both are this Wednesday the 12th details via the links.

Parent Carers Together(https://www.parentcarerstogether.org.uk/) have a Local Offer Live Event coming up. Go along to Citygate Church, Bournemouth, between 10-2 on the 23rd of April. Various services will be there, and families can find out what support is available from them.

What is this bright light in the sky? Spring-like sunshine coming through the window? 🌞It must be time to find out What's on in March!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/02/27/whats-on-in-march-2/

What is the Disability Access Fund? Is your childcare provider eligible to receive it, but don't know that? Follow the link to more information and signposting:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/02/27/disability-access-fund-daf/

Still spaces left for tonight's free mindfulness and wellbeing session. Not run by us, so please contact relationshipsmatter@bcpcouncil.gov.uk for any details that aren't in the image

Phase Transition usually involve changing school, and can be a stressful time. With a deadline coming up for the Local Authority, here is a quick refresher on what they are, what the deadlines are, and what to do about them.
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/02/12/phase-transitions/

Our phones are closed over the half-term holiday next week, but follow the link to see how you can still access support. Phones reopen on the 24/02.
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/02/11/half-term-phoneline-closure/

Preparing for Adulthood with an EHCP? We've a new webinar ready to help you - click the following link to watch it:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/02/04/preparing-for-adulthood-new-video/

Morning! Just the one drop-in this week - our Sarah is at Somerford ARC's monthly community drop-in tomorrow, Wednesday the 6th, between 09:30 and 11:30. Pop along to Southey Road with your questions!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

We're recruiting for more volunteers! In partnership with Parent Carers Together, we are looking to expand the number of volunteers that give a couple of hours a month - for more details, contact Alexia at alexia.tough@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call 01202 126894/07825 124748

What's on in February? It might not be sunshine and heatwaves, but we've a summery welcome at our workshops and drop-ins! To find out where we are and when they are, click on this: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/01/29/whats-on-in-february-2/

Drop-in time! We've 2 this week - come along to Christchurch Family Hub, 9-11, or rock over to Rossmore Family Hub, 9:30-11:30, both on Wednesday the 22nd of January. Bring your questions, as we're bringing answers!
If you can't make those times, take a look at our events to see what else is on!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

While we don't have any events this week(2 drop-ins next week though!), BCP Council do have an event to meet the SEND and Inclusion team. Their next event is 21/01/25, 10-12:30, at Kinson Community Hub - more details, and to book: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/01/13/bcp-council-send-locality-events/