SENDiass4BCP @SENDiass4BCP@learningdisability.social

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/

Whats on this week?
Just 3 events this week, all on Wednesday the 17th. We have a drop-in at Somerford Family Hub(9-11), Rossmore Family Hub(9:30-1130), and Turlin Moor Family Hub(9:30-11:30). Pop along with your questions!
Full details on our Events page:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

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/