SEND IASS North Northants

17/11/2025

15/11/2025

If you are a young person, or the parent or carer of a disabled 16-19 year old in England who gets (or needs) transport to school and college, Contact - For families with disabled children is running a short survey to understand how transport is working for you right now. It takes less than five minutes to complete.

For more information and to take part in the survey, click here: https://contact.org.uk/about-contact/news-and-views/16-19-transport-does-it-work-for-you/

14/11/2025

Here is some information about BSL for tonight’s BBC Children in Need show. ✨

BBC Children in Need 2025 will feature live British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation throughout the main appeal show on Friday, November 14th, making it the first time the entire broadcast will be fully accessible for Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
**View the live BSL version on BBC Red Button: Freeview, TalkTalk, YouView or EE Channel 601. SkyQ or Freesat Channel 970. Virgin Channel 991.**

The appeal show will run from 7pm to 10pm and will be available with live signing for its duration to ensure complete accessibility.

*BSL signs have regional variations, please check with your local community

14/11/2025

🌟𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆!🌟

We are delighted to hear that the students who attended our Truth from the Youth Advisory Council this week enjoyed the session and are already looking forward to the next one.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿!

We are excited to continue building on this momentum and cannot wait for the next session. 💙

Have you used our service before? Your feedback helps us grow and continue making a difference. You can leave a comment below, send us a message, or complete our quick feedback form here: https://shorturl.at/94kbv

13/11/2025

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹

North Northamptonshire Council are accepting member applications from young people who live in North Northamptonshire (aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 years with SEND) and are active members of a current youth forum such as a:

🔸school councils
🔸voluntary youth organisations
🔸youth councils or forum
🔸college youth council

To get involved, complete the short expression of interest: https://forms.northnorthants.gov.uk/service/Get_involved_with_the_Youth_Advisory_Council

13/11/2025

💜⭐ Join us for a free webinar, How To Identify Anxiety And Poor Self-Esteem, presented by Caitlin Tolton, our Assistant Psychologist.

For more details: https://bit.ly/4qy3l9Y

12/11/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐛 (𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐇) 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞

In conjunction with partners, Northamptonshire Children's Trust has
created a new Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) referral form.

The form is now live on NCT’s website: https://nctrust.co.uk/report-a-concern-or-request-support/

Click here for the direct link to the form: https://forms.westnorthants.gov.uk/xfp/form/779

12/11/2025

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁!

Today we welcomed schools from across North Northants to our first session of Truth from the Youth of this academic year. We had a great morning full of fun, activities, learning and sharing ideas. Students enjoyed movement breaks, snack breaks and independent/group based activities.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿:
Together we made an Expectations Charter. This helped us to understand what students need to join in with our sessions, including environmental factors.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲:
We got creative and sketched logos to support the work we are doing.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:
Then students worked independently and as part of a group to explore the art of writing a good question. They used MAP as a visual to structure and support.
Make your Point, Add Evidence, and Pose a Question.

𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
Students wrote questions and put their teachers in the hot seat! They started with easy questions. Then they asked harder questions about SEND issues that affect their school life.

💬 Their views matter. Their ideas shape the future.

10/11/2025

SEND IASS North Northants is proud to support Anti-Bullying Alliance's Odd Socks Day as part of Anti-Bullying Week , helping to raise awareness around kindness, inclusion, and respect.🧦

Today we are celebrating the wonderful ways we’re all unique, embracing our differences and standing together against bullying. 🧡

🔗Learn more here: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2025/anti-bullying-week-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawN-t2lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmRlFXT2NoeGV5cERnZWppc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnjzso0wh3ULa6qfYQJcq8quIkgP6NRUDAMEdQ4bk0OnFjI18lGCv7eeUvTY_aem_0YPJP0arbAimKzbH2Yd4xQ

07/11/2025

🌟𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆!🌟

We are so grateful for this lovely feedback. We are here to listen, support, and guide you through SEND queries, no matter how big or small. 🧡

Have you used our service before? Your feedback helps us grow and continue making a difference. You can leave a comment below, send us a message, or complete our quick feedback form here: https://shorturl.at/94kbv

07/11/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 (𝗘𝗛𝗖𝗣𝘀)

If you are feeling unsure on what to do when a draft EHCP arrives, our step-by-step guide shows exactly what to check so your child’s needs, outcomes and provision are truly reflected.

✨ What to expect:
• Section-by-section checks (A–H)
• Making outcomes SMART
• Section F: ensure support is specific & quantified (hours, frequency, staffing, specialist input)
• Why Section I is usually blank at draft stage
• Your rights: such as at least 15 days to comment, requesting meetings.

🔗Download now:https://bbotliveeunnhsiass.blob.core.windows.net/pub/SENDIASS/Resources/Information_Guides/EHCPs/FINAL_Draft_Education,_Health_and_Care_Plans_(EHCPs).pdf

🔗 Access our free resource library here: www.sendiassnorthnorthants.co.uk/resources

06/11/2025

This morning, the BBC reported "Specialist ADHD services for adults in England are stopping taking on new patients as they struggle to cope with demand,": https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gpl150ze4o

Please note that access to ADHD services in Northamptonshire has 𝗻𝗼𝘁 been restricted, other than following national guidance on prescribing.

For more details and answers to common questions, please visit:
🔗https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/autism-adhd