SENDiass4BCP

21/11/2025

There are only 9 days left to share your views in the BCP Council SEND Survey.
The survey runs from 3 November to 30 November 2025 and asks about your experiences of using SEND services in the BCP area. Your feedback will help shape and improve these services for children, young people, and families in the future.
Every response matters - please take a few minutes to have your say before the deadline: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/21/9-days-left/

20/11/2025

.P.S.E.A and Howard League for Penal Reform have an updated guide, that is recommended reading if you are supporting a child in custody, or at risk of going into custody. It is aimed at parents and professionals, both. Take a look at our summary, and the full guide: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/20/education-for-children-in-penal-detention/

10/11/2025

The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman has produced a good practice guide for supporting children out of school. Take a look at our summary and the full report, on our website: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/10/children-out-of-school-a-good-practice-guide/

07/11/2025

There are 2 different surveys available this week for you to voice your experiences of SEND Services in BCP. We have already shared the Ofsted Survey on Monday; BCP Council SEND Survey is also live. We encourage you to fill out both, as your answers in each survey go to different organisations. Find the details here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/07/do-you-like-surveys/

04/11/2025

03/11/2025

Ofsted and the CQC want to know what you think of SEND Services in BCP. Different surveys for children and young people, parent carers, and practitioners. Details and survey links by tapping the folowig link: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/03/area-send-inspection-for-bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-local-area-partnership/

03/11/2025

The monthly Parent Carer Drop-in at Somerford ARC is cancelled(although check their page for updates). We have other events coming up, look at our update for more information: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/03/cancelled-somerford-drop-in-november2025/

29/10/2025

Help shape Contact's response to an inquiry from the National Audit Office and the Public Accounts Committee, on Home-to-School transport for 16-19 year old's who have SEND. Links in their post, below.

New transport survey for 16-19 year olds has launched! 📝

Transport to school and college is a hot topic – and under HUGE scrutiny, with the National Audit Office releasing a report at the end of October and the Public Accounts Committee (a body of MP’s tasked with scrutiny of public spending) carrying out an Inquiry now.

We’ve launched a short survey to find out more about transport for 16-19 year olds in England so that we can represent families’ experiences in our submission to the Inquiry, giving robust and up to date evidence.

Complete the survey here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/rfqeyctbpe

Read more here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/smhdfvjlyt

28/10/2025

Is your child’s behaviour feeling tricky lately? 💭

Join our free online MHST webinar for parents and carers across Dorset (both Dorset and BCP Council areas) to explore what’s really behind challenging behaviour and how you can help.

We’ll chat about how behaviour communicates feelings, why play is so important, and how positive praise can make a big difference. You’ll also get practical tips and learn about other support available from the MHST. 💚

🗓️ Weds 5 Nov | 12:30–13:30 – bit.ly/3J1VWyQ
🗓️ Thurs 6 Nov | 18:30–19:30 – bit.ly/4nEj3OV

See you there! 👋

23/10/2025

What's On in November? Only drop-ins and in-person workshops, that's what! Take a look, here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/10/23/whats-on-in-november-3/

14/10/2025

It’s common for children to miss the odd day of school due to illness. But for some children with a disability or health condition, time off can be longer or more frequent, and that can feel worrying for families.

Our information & advice pages on this explain:

- what support schools must provide when your child can’t attend,
- how to arrange home or hospital education,
- your rights if your child is off sick,
- and what to expect when they return to school.

You can’t be fined for genuine medical absences, and schools should work with you to make sure your child stays connected to learning and friends while they recover.

Read our advice here: https://f.mtr.cool/naflxymhuu