Warwickshire SEND Local Offer

16/08/2025

Did you know that Warwickshire Family Information Service can help with your questions about SEND?

They can provide you with information and signposting to services that can support with PIP, DLA, education, health and more.

Visit: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/send Call: 0800 408 1558 E-mail: fis@warwickshire.gov.uk

15/08/2025

This week's is with Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice. They are looking for feedback on short breaks (respite) and access to parent carer support.

This survey is for ALL children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN. It will close on Friday 26th September 2025. Please submit the survey once for each of your SEND children and young people. Our aims are: to find out what Short Breaks Warwickshire's SEND families are using, what’s working wel...

15/08/2025

Have you tried the Activate with Joe Wicks - SUPER HERO Challenge?

Activate is a fun, accessible animated series aimed at getting kids moving. It's been co-created by Joe Wicks and Studio AKA, the BAFTA-award winning studio behind ‘Hey Duggee’

To find the full range of episodes visit - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBs9_9heCE4K0d7pq1ORkjQM&si=1qnHAT-5v6bUIiwM

Test your super powers with my AWESOME Super Hero Challenge! If you don’t have Super Strength or Super Speed yet, you soon will! We’ll be using our super pow...

15/08/2025

Are you an autistic adult looking to gain a better understanding of autism?

If so, did you know that the Community Autism Support Service run a range of sessions covering sensory processing, communication, wellbeing and more.

Why not take a look and find out more by visiting the link below.

1-hour topical information and discussion sessions for autistic adults living in Coventry and Warwickshire.

14/08/2025

Today is ALevel (and other Level 3 qualifications) results day and we recognise that this day brings mixed feelings to our community. There are families who will be grieving what they expected their family to look like, there will be those that are frustrated and angry about 'what could have been' with different support and there are those who will have young people receiving results today.

If your young person is receiving results today then we hope that the results are as expected and they are happy with them and their next steps.

If not don't panic and seek advice and support from their school / college for the next steps - see this information from UCAS https://www.ucas.com/applying/after-you-apply/clearing-and-results-day/after-results-day/after-you-get-your-exam-results and make sure that they have the mental health support that they need.

If the next step is a Higher Education (university) course then don't forget they can apply for Disabled Student Allowance https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa (this is for all young people with additional needs - they do not have needed to have an EHCP during their time at school / college) to provide them with support during their course. If they will need help with independent living then they may also be eligible for social care support and they should request an assessment from Warwickshire as their home Local Authority https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/adults-social-care/finding-best-way-us-support/1 even if they will be living elsewhere.

13/08/2025

Ellie Goldstein is the ninth celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this September.

Ellie is a trailblazing model, actor and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue.

The model and actor will enter the famous ballroom when Strictly returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September

13/08/2025

The Department for Education is calling for evidence to help shape future safeguarding policy for the Out-of-School Settings sector. This diverse sector includes providers such as tuition centres, sports and arts clubs, youth groups (e.g. Scouts and Brownies), holiday camps/activity centres, and faith-based education settings.

The opportunity to feedback closes on the 21 August 2025.

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

12/08/2025

Autism and ADHD – CASS Parent Toolbox session

🔸 Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
🔸 Time: 19:00 - 20:00 BST
🔸 Location: Online

Running fortnightly on Tuesday evenings, Community Autism Support Service workers will lead short topic-based online sessions for parents, carers and family members of autistic, or suspected autistic, children.

The sessions are available for ad hoc drop-in, but the main purpose is relationship building and ongoing therapeutic support for families most in need, and peer support for regular attendees.

To book your space, please click on the image below.

A bite-sized 1hr online session for parents, carers and family members of autistic children, focusing on autism and ADHD.

12/08/2025

A determined Rugby teenager who is not letting his disability prevent him from achieving in life has received the Mayor’s Special Appreciation Award.

Tommy Lloyd, 19, is achieving in life despite gradually losing his mobility as a result of Muscular Dystrophy

12/08/2025

Don’t miss all the latest information and news on SEND in Warwickshire!

Our monthly newsletter has up-to-date information about services and support for families, local events and SEND friendly activities, plus webinars and other opportunities for parents and carers to receive advice and guidance.

You'll hear about ways you can share your views and get involved to help improve SEND services for children and young people in Warwickshire, and lots more SEND-related news and stories!

Why not sign up today in time for August's edition?! https://warwickshire.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a24b439ef7022ae0d86f9ca6e&id=afd6c79c1f

You can see the July edition here: https://mailchi.mp/warwickshire/send-july25-8829761?e=5782bec683

11/08/2025

Shout out - Autism Youth club later today in Bedworth. The event starts at 5.30pm.

There is also a family session on Wednesday. If you want to book your place, please contact Roots To Branches Autism Network

My apologies for the late reminder, life got in the way last week and I had some family things to deal with.

Here is your reminder that we have our Youth club later today. Starting at 5.30pm

We also have our family session on Wednesday, there is still time to book, so get in touch.

Another busy week ahead. 😊😊

11/08/2025

Is your teen waiting for their A Level or GCSE results this August?

A Level results: Thursday 14 August
GCSE results: Thursday 21 August

It’s normal to feel anxious – and the BBC has shared some brilliant advice from teachers to help young people manage those nerves:
👉 https://ow.ly/U03l50PzpXV

Let’s support our young people through this important milestone 💬💙

We've asked some teachers to give their top tips on how to prepare for GCSE results day!