SENDiass4BCP @SENDiass4BCP@learningdisability.social

Welcome to the Autumn term - hopefully sunny days of leaf-kicking rather than anything else! However should you have questions, and want to come along to a drop-in, they have started up again. Sarah will be over at Somerford ARC this Thursday(12/09), between 09:30 and 12:30. Pop in and say hi!
We've more events coming up, keep an eye on the website and here for more details. 🙂
https://sendiass4bcp.org/event/somerford-arc-monthly-parent-carer-drop-in-17/

With weather like this, you can tell that a Bank Holiday is around the corner! 🌧️☔
We are closed for the Monday Bank Holiday, but will be back in again on Tuesday. Our website and YouTube are always open though - take a look!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzmZYKx8HsL8ANPO2qfpgQ

I hope you are enjoying your August, so far!
As part of the Research & Improvement for SEND Excellence partnership, led by the Council for Disabled Children, Warwick University is conducting a survey on co-production in SEND services. It aims to gather the views of children, young people, & parent carers, on co-production and SEND services, e.g. health, education, social care. Its anonymous & runs until 28/09/24 - please take part via https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5btOWeYUnXbpTtY

New webinars available! Take a look at our YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/@sendiass4bcp) for the latest webinars on Suspensions and Exclusion, on Governors Disciplinary Committee Hearings, and on Independent Review Panels.
You can also see them all via our website - https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/07/22/new-webinars-for-suspensions-and-exclusions/

Last 2 drop-ins before the summer holidays! This Wednesday, Sarah is at Somerford Family Hub(9-11) While Orela is at Poole Old Town Family Hub(9:30-11:30). Then we're having a drop-in break until September. For more info, take a look at our latest News:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/07/15/last-drop-ins-before-the-summer-holidays/

If you’re a family raising a disabled or seriously ill child, check out a brilliant, free online Discover Digital summer festival organised by Family Fund.

The festival is a fun space where children can learn new skills and socialise during summer holidays.
Come along and learn how to make a vlog, remix your favourite song and even create your own badge.

Register and find out more on Family Fund’s website 👉www.familyfund.org.uk/discoverdigitalfestival

Our Sarah is at Somerford Arc this Thursday(11/07), 09:30-11:30. Its the only drop-in this week, so pop along with your questions.
More details: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/07/08/somerford-arc-on-thursday/

There are no drop-ins or workshops next week - but you can still contact us via email, telephone, or via our website: https://sendiass4bcp.org/contact/

This Tuesday, we have a 4 different workshops that you can attend at Slades Park Pavilion. Come along to 1 or 4, and ask Sarah and Sally your questions. Find the times and details on our latest post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/06/24/workshop-week/

This Wednesday, you can chat with Rebecca at Rossmore, or Orela at Turlin Moor, both at 09:30-11:30.
We've workshops next week, then a few drop-ins the following week, but there are fewer available over the summer - so get 'em while they're hot!
More details on our latest post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/06/17/fewer-events/

We've fewer drop-ins over the next couple of weeks, so if you would like to come along to a face-to-face session this week, you can come and visit Sarah. She will be at the Somerford Family Hub, between 9-11am this Wednesday(12th of June). Come along with your questions, she'll be happy to help.
If you can't get there, we've other events coming up - take a look:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

Half term over already, and soon it'll be the summer holidays - I'll be saying Merry Christmas next! To stave that off, why not take a look at the drop-ins that we have this week?
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

June is around the corner, and it's time to ask - "What's on in June?" Take a look at our latest News post to find out what support events we have for young people and parent carers in the coming month!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/05/23/whats-on-in-june/

The Local Authority Family Transitions Programme has courses to support parents going through a separation - take a look at our News post with the details:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/05/20/triple-p-family-transitions-programme/

We've only 2 events for you this week, one for families, and the other for students of Bournemouth and Poole college. For more details, take a look at our Events: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

Sorry for mentioning the sun last week & frightening it away! At least we've a selection of events this week for you to choose from, and brighten up your day! This week we have:
Drop-Ins for students at B&P College – Bournemouth
Poole Old Town Family Hub Drop-in
Making a Parental Request Workshop (Online)
Parent Carer and Child Contributions Workshop (Online)
Annual Reviews Workshop (Online)
Checking a Draft EHC Plan Workshop (Online)
See the details on our events page:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

I'm pleased to see the sunshine today, and hope you got to enjoy it over the Bank Holiday too. SENDiass4BCP have 2 events on this week for you, Somerford Arc Parent Drop-in, and the Skills&Transitions Fair. Take a look at the Events page for more details on them:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

What's on in May? As well as our new Poole Old Town drop-in, we have online workshops galore, and in-person events all over BCP - more details on our latest new post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/04/29/whats-on-in-may/

Happy Monday! This week we have 2 workshops for you, "Making a Parental Request" and "Parent Carer and Child Conributions". Both of those are 23/04 - take a look at our events for more details: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

📢 Explore our new webinars! Learn about annual reviews and placement appeals. 🎓💡 Check out our latest News post for all the details. #EHCP #Education #Webinars #SEND
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/04/18/new-webinars-available/