SENDiass4BCP @SENDiass4BCP@learningdisability.social

Many children with SEN can be supported in a mainstream school without an EHCP - but what does that mean? Take a look at our website and YouTube for more information on SEN Support in mainstream schools:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/support/parent-carer-resources/parent-carer-resources-special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-send-support-in-schools/
and
https://youtu.be/VZWWB1br5Hg?si=4U_u3m39QCWKFy0b

April showers, changeable weather and of course, a variety of workshops and drop-ins! Take a look at out latest post, with links to What's On in April.
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/04/02/whats-on-in-april/

NHS Dorset have launched a Dorset-wide information hub. The Neurodiversity Information Hub contains information for Children, for Young People, for Parents and Carers, as well as for professionals supporting those who are neurodiverse.
The following link takes you to the hub:https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/neurodiversity/
You can also read an article on the making of the website, that link is: https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/new-website-launches-to-support-neurodivergent-people-in-dorset/

We've released a new webinar. If you have applied for an Education Health Care Plan, but received a Refusal to Assess decision, we encourage you to make use of all routes of recourse - and we've information on our website for that too. But if you need to appeal the decision, then take a look at the following webinar for more information:
https://youtu.be/zO5qZVn71Zw

At the begining of March, we made some changes to the way we give information and advice, in an attempt to avoid overwhelming people. If you contacted us for initial advice and support inn March, please let us know what you think via a three question form. Link and info via our latest News post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/03/18/better-initial-information-follow-up/

Wondering where we'll be this week? Say no more!
All our drop-ins this week are on Wednesday 20/03.
9-11 Somerford Family Hub
9:30-11:30 Rossmore Family Hub
12:00-13:15 Student Drop in at North Rd, Bournemouth and Poole College.
Full details on our Events page:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

We're really pleased that Robyn has been named a Young Community Change Champion in a recent BCP Award ceremony. Well don Robyn!
Please join us in congratulating her, as well as all the other worthy nominees. Read more about Robyn and her award, in our latest news post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/03/15/young-community-change-champion/

This week we have 3 events:
Tuesday - Boscombe Family Hub drop-in 12-2pm
Wednesday - Making a Parental Request Workshop(Online) 09:30-10:00am
Wednesday - Parent Carer & Child Contributions Workshop(Online) 10:30-11:15am
Full details on our website: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

We're trialling better, more condensed, initial information. Read more about it in our latest News post: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/03/08/better-initial-information/

We've 2 events on this week; a drop-in for students at Lansdown campus of B&P College, and the monthly Parent Carer drop-in at Somerford Arc. Find the details on our events page: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

We're really pleased with our new animated leaflet, that briefly explains who we are, and what our role is. At only 1 minutes and 19 seconds long, its a great "at-a-glance", that lets you know how we can help. https://youtu.be/vEw6VygHvRc?si=popOClFajDHP-Em_

Considering appealing the decision made, following your phase transition review?
Take a look at our latest post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/02/27/phase-transition-appeals/

We have many amazing Parent Champions that volunteer their time. They are based at schools, and can offer information and signposting. If you need support, it is easy to check if your school has a Parent Champion: https://sendiass4bcp.org/about-us/parent-champions/

Thank you to those who took part in our Ways of Working survey, which has no closed. We're looking to see what we can implement to reflect the responses we received, and hopefully you will continue to see improvements in our service. You can always ask us for support of course, and our YouTube and website are always available to you.
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/02/23/thanks-you-for-taking-part/

What's on in March? Take a look at our latest post, and come to one of our drop-ins with your questions:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/02/22/whats-on-in-march/

A sunny start to half-term! (Lets not mention the forecast for the rest of the week, urgh!) At least on Wednesday we have a Children and Young People's drop-in with Gill & Kate, at West Howe Family Hub. That's between 10-12, with more details on our website Events page: https://sendiass4bcp.org/event/children-and-young-peoples-drop-in-with-gill-kate-at-kinson-west-howe-family-hub/

Following on from our previous post about courses, we've been made aware of others that may not be of use. While not SEND focused, they maybe of use by families under stress - and are all free. More details via the following link:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/02/08/various-courses/

Reminder for tomorrow afternoon, Gill will be available for young people to ask for information, advice, and support, at the Poole North Rd campus of BPC, between 12:00-13:15. Drop-in with your questions! Details and calendar link, here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/event/drop-in-for-students-at-bp-college-poole-4/

SENDiass4BCP are looking to recruit a new Steering Group! We would like to see children, young people, parent/carers, as well as supporting professionals from health, social care, and education, all get involved to challenge us to meet our Minimum Standards.
Take a look at our latest post for more information, and details of how to get involved - and please share with anyone you think might be interested
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/02/05/sendiass4bcp-recruiting-to-steering-group/

Signposting to other services is something that we often do for things that are outside of our expertise, or for things we can't do. We've had quite a bit of feedback recently asking for those services that we can't provide - read our latest post that helps you find at least some of those. https://sendiass4bcp.org/2024/02/01/signposting-to-other-services/