Birmingham SEND Info

22/08/2025

For information.

Sensory Play Workshop for Parent Carers ✨

Join us on Friday 5th September 2025, from 10am – 12pm at Boldmere Road for a hands-on Sensory Experience designed for parent carers of children and young people with SEND.

This interactive session is a fantastic opportunity to:

- Explore creative and fun sensory play ideas
- Connect with other parent carers
- Take away practical tips to support your child’s sensory needs

📍 Location: Boldmere Road
🕙 Time: 10am – 12pm
📅 Date: Friday 5th September 2025

👉 Booking is essential! Reserve your spot today.

To book or find out more:
📞 Call: 0121 442 2944
📧 Email: Families@midlandmencap.org.uk

Delivered in partnership with Birmingham Carers Hub and Midland Mencap.

20/08/2025

SENAID is a service that provides emotional wellbeing support, advocacy, a telephone helpline and EHC assessment writing support across the West Midlands….. all for FREE!
Call them on: 07386 219 724 or e-mail Support@senaid.co.uk

20/08/2025

A chance to participate in an exciting new venture to develop an App to support raising your children in this increasingly digital world. These are in-person meetings. Complete the survey to book a place, which will include a free soft-play session, your travel costs, a digital thank-you gift and a chance to win a voucher!
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/XQCGFQ/

03/08/2025

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FREE WORKSHOP for Midlands families!

'Getting Extra Help at School'

Does your child need more support at school? This free Zoom workshop helps you understand what help autistic pupils are entitled to, and how to ask for it 📚

We'll discuss:
- Understanding the SEN Code of Practice
- The assess, plan, do, review cycle
- EHC needs assessments
- EHCPs
- Annual reviews
- Reasonable adjustments

📅 Thursday 21st August 2025
🕖 7pm – 9pm
Sign up here 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/zktvjvwshh

01/08/2025

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FREE WORKSHOP for Midlands families

'Supporting Mental Health Needs in School'

Worried about your child’s mental health at school? This free online workshop is packed with practical strategies to support autistic children and young people in education 🏫

We'll discuss:
- The reasons why school can be hard for many autistic children and young people
- Considering the impact of mental health challenges on education
- How schools and parents/carers can work together to support mental health
- Tips for initiating conversations about mental health with school

📅 Tuesday 19th August 2025
🕙 10am – 12pm

Book now 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/rqzuszhcyy

30/07/2025

For any Carers and/or Parent Carers living in Sutton Coldfield. Please pop in for a chat at Mere Green Library.

30/07/2025

CHILD BENEFIT : REMEMBER!!

If your child is 16 or over and staying in full-time education or approved training, you will need to tell HMRC by 31 August 2025 to continue getting Child Benefit payments.

If you don’t their Child Benefit will stop.

You can extend their claim online using the GOV.UK website, or on the HMRC app.

27/07/2025

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🚨 FREE WORKSHOP for Midlands families 🚨

'Supporting Autistic People with a Learning Disability'

Join us as we talk about supporting autistic people who also have a learning disability. This free session covers language, communication, the sensory environment, and wellbeing.

📅 Thursday 14th August 2025
🕖 7pm – 9pm
🎟️ Book your place: https://f.mtr.cool/sadokbnvkq

16/07/2025

If you’re looking for something free to do during the first week of the school holidays, the impact of hearing the CBSO live, in unusual places has been be experienced!
More details here: https://cbso.co.uk/cbso-in-the-city

10/07/2025

It’s not a short survey, but each year the results are vital for Carers UK to use in their campaigns. The results become the true voice of Carers.

Have you taken part in our State of Caring survey?

Last year’s findings were featured on national TV, BBC Radio, and in local and national press, amplifying carers' experiences across the UK.

This is your opportunity to influence the decisions that affect carers every day. Whether it’s finances, employment, or access to services, your voice has real power.

Make your voice heard https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QNBXYHJ?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_nsuij5kjoi

13/05/2025

Don't forget this event next week!
Information for anyone in the South Birmingham area.

06/05/2025

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉 Monday 9th June!
Join us this Carers Week 2025 on Monday 9th June at Birmingham Symphony Hall for a day of celebration, connection, and recognition for our incredible Carers 💙

Hosted in partnership with B:Music it’s set to be an event not to be missed!