Portsmouth SENDIASS young people

27/01/2026

Portsmouth’s flagship event for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is back for 2026, this time at the City of Portsmouth College (Tangier Road Campus).

Moving Forward brings together more than 40 exhibitors offering guidance on employment, training, health, and community support for young people and adults aged 14–25 with SEND. The event is taking place on Friday 20 March from 9:30am - 3pm.

Families can explore a wide range of services, meet local providers, and discover new opportunities, all in one welcoming, accessible space. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance for free via Eventbrite.

The event is designed to be inclusive and accessible for young people with varying levels of need, including those attending mainstream schools, special schools, or currently not in education.

For more information and to get your ticket, visit the Portsmouth SEND Local Offer website here: www.portsmouthlocaloffer.org/movingforward

14/01/2026

First drawer has been drawn, and one lucky family have received their pass. With 8 feedback forms received there was a 1 in 8 chance of winning, submit your feedback using the link below and next quarter it could be you winning!!!

A new quarter has started, if you have used Portsmouth SENDIASS before and would like to provide us with feedback, please fill out our short feedback form, link below.
A Big Thank You to BH Live for Their Kindness!
BH Live have generously donated family passes to support our families — these can be used for a range of inclusive activities, including their SEN sessions, the Sensory Room at Exploria, and much more.
Each quarter, we’ll pop everyone who has shared feedback with us into a draw, and one family will win a BH Live Family Pass. It’s a lovely way to celebrate your voices and the amazing support from BH Live.
“Kindness creates inclusion — every family, every experience, every moment.”
👉 Fill in our feedback form below for your chance to win!

23/12/2025

The first quarter for our first prize giveaway is nearly over, if you have used Portsmouth SENDIASS before and would like to provide us with feedback, please fill out our short feedback form, link below.

A Big Thank You to BH Live for Their Kindness!
BH Live have generously donated family passes to support our families — these can be used for a range of inclusive activities, including their SEN sessions, the Sensory Room at Exploria, and much more.

Each quarter, we’ll pop everyone who has shared feedback with us into a draw, and one family will win a BH Live Family Pass. It’s a lovely way to celebrate your voices and the amazing support from BH Live.

“Kindness creates inclusion — every family, every experience, every moment.”

👉 Fill in our feedback form below for your chance to win!

04/06/2025

🚀 Join Us Tomorrow for our Dynamite Meeting! 🚀

📅 Wednesday 4th June 2025
🕕 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 MAKE, 1 Cornwall Road, Fratton, PO1 5AA

Come along and get involved! This month we’ve got:

✨ A fun quiz icebreaker
🎤 Guest speaker Lucy Lomax from Hampshire Community Rail
🍕 A pizza break (because who doesn’t love pizza?)
🛡️ Clare from HIVE Portsmouth
🎤Heather from Kids
👏 A visit from Honorary Alderman John Attrill, Learning Disability Champion

We’ll also chat about what you want to discuss next!

💥 All SEND young people welcome – come make your voice heard!

03/04/2025

Autism friendly screening of Snow White at ODEON Port Solent

📆 Wednesday 2 April 15:30

There are less adverts and trailers, unassigned seating, lights halfway on, volume lower and it is one of the first showings of the day to minimise crowding.
https://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/port-solent/

12/03/2025

🚀Check out Dynamite's amazing new website https://www.makealdingbourne.org/dynamite.html

Learn all about who they are, meet some of their amazing members, and celebrate their fantastic volunteers!

05/03/2025

04/03/2025

📢Join us at Moving Forward!📢

We're excited to be attending the Moving Forward event on Thursday 27th March at The Victory Suite, Fratton Park and we'd love for you to stop by and say hello! 👋

✨Why visit us?✨

✅Meet our friendly team
✅Learn more about support for young people with SEND.
✅Discover helpful resources & advice.
✅ Refer into the service for continued support and advice around your education.

Whether you're a young person with SEND, a parent/carer, or an educator, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect, ask questions, and find support.

📍Find us in The Victory Suite, Fratton Park on 27th March!

Come along, have a chat and let's make this event one to remember!

Moving Forward takes place 4 weeks today! Don't miss your opportunity to find out about the support available for young people aged 14 + and adults with SEND in Portsmouth. No need to book, just drop in to Victory Suite, Fratton Park between 9.30am and 3pm on Thursday 27 March.

04/03/2025

Are you finishing school this year and unsure what you want to do after?
HSDC have an open event tomorrow at their Havant site. You can find further information on timings and location below. No need to book!

✨ The Spring Open Event at HSDC Havant is in 3 DAYS ✨

📅Wednesday 5 March📅

⏰ 5pm - 7:30pm ⏰

🗺️Explore the campus
🧠Learn about A Levels
🧑‍🏫Speak with lecturers
⚽Find out about extracurricular activities
🚀Discover the course for you!

Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/GHhh50V1R7G

28/02/2025

It's ! We're joining Rare Disease Day in raising awareness.

There are more than 6,000 known rare conditions, and there are thought to be many more that are yet to be discovered. Doctors rarely see children with these conditions, making it harder to recognise them.

That's why we've put together our parent guide "Living Without A Diagnosis". Download it here 👉 https://s.mtrbio.com/haxlrxdqrk 🔗

If your child has been diagnosed with a rare condition, it can sometimes be a bit harder to get the information you need. But there is plenty of advice to be found online and from other parents, and there are things you can do to make sure you’re getting the right support for your family. Take a look at our dedicated webpage here 👉 https://s.mtrbio.com/aqlhnhtmnh 🔗

Other great sources of support for rare conditions are Genetic Alliance UK, and SWAN UK (Syndromes Without A Name)

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