Derbyshire Information Advice and Support Service for SEND

15/09/2025

Derbyshire County Council has a survey on the Local offer which give parents / carers an opportunity to have a say about Alternative Provision (AP) in Derbyshire.
The link is https://www.localoffer.derbyshire.gov.uk/latest-updates/alternative-provision-ap-in-derbyshire.aspx
Closing date is 26th September.

Alternative Provision (AP) in Derbyshire parent/carer survey

12/09/2025

11/09/2025

Please note change of date in December.

10/09/2025

A programme for young people who are not in Education, Training or Employment.

This is taking place at the Quad in Chesterfield on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for 6 months then the Unstoppable program has resources and a great plan for removing barriers for these young people in taking their next steps.

This program has started for September and is ready to take new participants ASAP for September or there are alternative start dates in October, November or December. See the poster for what young people would be doing on the program and how to get in touch if you’re interested.

The young person ideally needs to be 18-21 and able to get to the Quad in Chesterfield on Mondays and Tuesdays and some Thursdays for 6 months.

There is a Q&A session on Thursday 11th September 2-3 (longer if needed) on teams. Contact us on asch.unstoppable@derbyshire.gov.uk with questions, request for a call, for a calendar invite to the Q&A session.

11/06/2025

10/06/2025

Compassionate Voices will be running a ‘This is me’ journaling workshop on Tuesday 12 August at Blast, Carter Lane, Shirebrook. It’s free and includes a pizza lunch.

The workshop is aimed at girls aged 10-15 to explore topics like self-love, overcoming fears, body positivity, online safety and future aspirations using journalling exercises.

Further details of the workshops below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/this-is-me-this-is-how-it-should-be-tickets-1319428178199?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

22/05/2025

HALF TERM ACTIVITY
For Parent/Carers and SEND Children, and for Siblings too!
Cook, build and learn skills in the outdoor environment as well as forming friendships and emotional support.
Please see link to book and for more info: https://umbrella.uk.net/activities-calendar/
For Umbrella members only, please email familysupport@umbrella.uk.net to become a member.

17/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who gives feedback about the DIASS service!
Here is the link to the latest national report.

About us We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community. More

15/04/2025

Primary school offer date is Wednesday 16th April.

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/primary-school-offer-day-2023-everything-you-need-to-know/

The Education Hub is a site for parents, pupils, education professionals and the media that captures all you need to know about the education system. You’ll find accessible, straightforward information on popular topics, Q&As, interviews, case studies, and more.

11/04/2025

The Lots for Tots Derbyshire is a comprehensive guide to thrive with an under five or their siblings! Website details below.

Lots for Tots Derbyshire is a digital and physical magazine which distributes to 12,000 families across the county.