SENDiass4BCP

28/05/2026

June's events are ready for you to book onto - do so here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/05/28/whats-on-in-june-3/

22/05/2026

Closed for Bank Holiday Monday - as my colleague kindly reminded me, aha! Hope you have a nice long, and pleasantly warm weekend, and if you need support while we're off, take a look here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/05/22/bank-holiday-reminder/

11/05/2026

Short notice post - SWRAC have an open day in Boscombe, 12/05, between 10-2. This is for for Parents/Carers/Professionals and Young People who are considering their options for September 2026 and beyond. Contact them for more details: https://swrac.co.uk/

05/05/2026

We’d like to apologise for any delays in responding to enquiries at the moment. We are currently experiencing an exceptionally high volume of contacts, and our team is working as quickly as we can to support families.

If you are able to include as much detail as possible in your enquiry, this can really help us understand your situation and prioritise support effectively.

We also kindly ask that you leave plenty of time when contacting us, especially if support is needed by a specific date.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

05/05/2026

The SEND reform consultation closes the 18th May.

Read the proposals in the main reform paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving – this outlines the government’s vision for schools and the SEND system.

Respond to the consultation SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First
You can take part online https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-firs/
Email to SENDreform.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk;

or by post to SENDAP Reform, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT

You don't have to answer all the questions, even just one or two.

15/04/2026

The Mental health Support Team in schools(MHSTs) are running a webinar for Parent Carers, on Understanding Autism.

This free, online session is aimed at parents and carers who are supporting autistic children and young people, or those who may be autistic (no diagnosis needed). The webinar will explore sensory needs, communication differences, emotional regulation, anxiety, and wellbeing, and will include practical strategies to support children and young people at home.

Webinar details
Format: Online
Date: Thursday 23 April
Time: 4:00–5:00pm

Either use the QR code in the image, or the following link, to sign up and get more information: 6128fc60-1817-4002-8042-804d4b0932d2@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6128fc60-1817-4002-8042-804d4b0932d2@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3

10/04/2026

Spaces still available for our free online workshops, next Wednesday! Learn about SEN Support, Parental requests for EHCPs, and Parental Contributions:

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

09/04/2026

There are many opportunities coming up, to get involved and make sure your experiences and views help shape the future of SEND support:

Parent Carers Together Padlets – These online Padlets are a simple way to share your thoughts. Your input will directly help Parent Carers Together shape their response to the consultation.
https://www.parentcarerstogether.org.uk/elementor-4718/ (Padlets close May 12th)

Council for Disabled Children – A series of welcoming online sessions designed to hear your views and experiences, helping inform the Council for Disabled Children’s response to the SEND Reform Consultation. (Last online session is 1st of May)
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/work-us/events-training/events-training-calendar/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people

BCP Council are also keen to hear from parents and carers to help shape their local response
Session 1: Kinson Community Centre 17th of April 10am – 1pm,
Session 2: Online 20th of April 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Register for these sessions here: https://tinyurl.com/bcplocalsendreformworkshops

Every contribution matters, and these sessions are a chance to have your experiences heard.

08/04/2026

The last in our series of mythbusting and info sharing posts, is out now! Stay informed - take a look at the latest post , and the full series here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/02/24/mythbusting/

02/04/2026

Closed for the Bank Hols - but you can still leave us a message, access webinars and other support resources:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/04/02/bank-holiday-closure-2/