North Lincs PIP Forum

08/01/2026

07/01/2026

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31/12/2025

FYI

02/12/2025

FYI North Lincs PIP Forum

The Department for Education has released further dates in its series of ‘SEND engagement’ events - launching a new “SEND reform national conversation” just weeks before the White Paper on SEND reform is expected early next year.

Most of the in-person sessions are already fully booked, and the newly added online events each focus on one of the Government’s recently announced “five principles” for reform. An online form is also available for submitting views.

While it is important that the Government is open to hearing the views of parents and carers, with the White Paper now imminent it is difficult to see how engagement at this stage could meaningfully influence proposals that are likely already well developed.

In our recent letter to the Education Secretary, we also highlighted that while the Government’s “five principles” are important, they are already reflected in existing SEND law and statutory guidance. What is missing are the principles of legal entitlement and enforceable accountability, which are both essential to making the system work for children, young people and their families.

🔗Register for the engagement events, or submit your views online, via the links we've posted in the comments.

02/12/2025

FYI

Today (Tuesday, 2 December 2025) marks the launch of the Pegasus scheme across our region a new initiative designed to support individuals who may experience difficulties communicating during contact with police.

Whether due to neurodivergence, disability, anxiety, or other factors, Pegasus offers a simple and secure way for people to share key information that helps responders tailor their approach and provide the most appropriate support.

The scheme is free to join and open to anyone who lives or works in our area. Registration involves providing a few basic details through our website, which are held securely and only accessed when needed. Once registered online, individuals receive a Pegasus card and a unique PIN. When contacting the police in an emergency, they simply say “Pegasus” and provide their PIN, allowing call handlers to access relevant information that helps guide the response. The card can also be shown in person to police officers.

Find out more about Pegasus and how to sign up for the scheme on our website: https://ow.ly/3ZXz50XAxKi

24/11/2025

SEND Swimming @ the pods

Send swimming sessions NL Active 🏊‍♂️

Looking for a safe, inclusive, and relaxing swim?
Our SEND swimming sessions are perfect for both adults and children with disabilities or additional needs.

These sessions offer a calm environment with reduced pool capacity, giving everyone the space and comfort to enjoy the water. Whether you’re here for fun, exercise, or relaxation, we’ve got you covered.

There’s no need to book ahead, just come along! If it’s your first visit, our friendly reception team will help set up your details on our system.

Entry is £4.30 for adults, £3.00 for children, and carers go in for free!

View our pool timetable here 👇
https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/nl-active/swimming/

20/11/2025

Please fill in if you have a minute ❤️

The All-Age Carers Strategy is being reviewed and as part of this North Lincolnshire Council have developed a questionnaire to gather Carers views. The questionnaire is designed to capture what matters most to you as a Carer, or former Carer, and how support can be improved in North Lincolnshire. This questionnaire should only take you a few minutes to answer. If you would like to chat with someone about your experience, please provide your contact details at the end of the questionnaire. The questionnaire can be accessed by scanning the QR code below or by clicking on the following link:
https://forms.office.com/e/c8x5LHGXs8

19/11/2025

FYI

19/11/2025

North Lincs PIP Forum will be at this event tomorrow ❤️

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18/11/2025

FYI

Ahead of the publication of the Schools White Paper on SEND reform, which is due to be published early next year, the Department for Education is holding a series of in-person and online events for parents, carers, school staff and SEND professionals to “discuss and understand views on the core principles for SEND reform and ensure that our reforms are grounded in lived experience”.

You can find out more about these events, and sign up to them at the link below. The online event is already fully booked, but the page says that "Further dates and locations will be added".

🔗 https://bit.ly/dfesend