Warwickshire SEND Local Offer

02/09/2025

The Department for Education (DfE) is extending the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for another three years.

The HAF programme provides free meals and activities outside of term time to children who get free school meals for benefits reasons. It ensures those from lower-income households don’t go without during the school holidays.

The Department for Education (DfE) is extending the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for another three years.

02/09/2025

💦 NEW! Quiet Time Session! 🤫💦

🗓️ Sunday 7th September | ⏰ 1pm - 3pm

🧸 No music, calming toys, and all slides available 🛝 These peaceful sessions are ideal for individuals with complex needs and disabilities ♿️ 🌊

Book now ⬇️with The Wave Coventry

From high-speed slides and a fun-packed splash zone to the exhilarating Wave Pool and relaxing Lazy River… There’s something for thrill, spill and chill seekers of all ages to enjoy.

02/09/2025

Some great points for any parent worried about their child or young person going back to school this week.

01/09/2025

🚌 The Discovery Den: Sensory Mobile Library will be the UK’s first mobile sensory public library. A fully equipped, accessible, environmentally friendly, electric vehicle housing a small interactive sensory space for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Expected to be in operation from early 2026, the vehicle will visit a selection of schools and community locations across Warwickshire offering sensory space for small group use, a custom book selection and sensory equipment for loan. 📙

At this time, Warwickshire Library & Information Service are seeking input (from children/young people with SEND, their parents/carers, and professionals who support people with SEND) about the sensory equipment which will be installed in the vehicle itself. The aim is to offer the most impact possible for the broadest range of people we can, within the small space available.

😀 Please help and have your say. The Discovery Den Sensory Fit-out Consultation can be found here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BqqwiCdZu0uok4nMJxOsgsztx7kQrBNOvbxuW1VsPFdUM00ySUVKSTNXRkU2RkNJUVNBTVVUR0lVUS4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawMiqc9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpeGhZdTA1UUJWSjEwcFdTAR7Tt92Aj9kifpyU4Fm46wzmBbRbH_bBMUzDxMizob32K-0t4m_YpxPwIh-ilg_aem_oU5LJGG6DNAqNvb6_66mQA

The deadline for completion of this form is Saturday 13th September.

01/09/2025

The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate.

Find out more at gov.uk/alerts

Find accessible materials here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/emergency-alerts-test-7-september-accessible-materials

01/09/2025

Webinar - Back to school and back on track with the Witherslack Group.

📅 Date: Wednesday 3rd September
⏰ Time: 10am - 11am

In this webinar, Colette Longden, Parenting Team Trainer from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, will explore:

✔️Structured homework environments and routines that reduce daily stress and build children's independence

✔️Daily routines that provide stability while adapting to individual family needs

✔️Sleep schedules and bedtime routines that improve children's rest and academic performance

To book, please visit: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/events/webinar-homework-routines-sleep-strategies/

30/08/2025

Do you live, work, study, or have a GP registration in Warwickshire?

If so, Warwickshire County Council Public Health would like to hear from you!

Share your views about the future of the county’s healthy lifestyle services. This includes physical activity on referral, adult weight management, stop smoking services, NHS Health Checks, and having a single point of access.

To share your views, visit https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/healthylifestyle-public

If you work as a health, social care, community, or voluntary sector professional, an alternative version of the survey to share your views from an occupational perspective is also available at https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/healthylifestyles-professionals/

The survey will close on Sunday 7 September 2025. If you require help with accessing or completing the survey, please phone 01926 731484 or email phadmin@warwickshire.gov.uk.

30/08/2025

Online workshop with Shires Autism Support Services.

This session is run by Sam, a wonderful teacher and advocate who we have worked with many times. Book via her website if you are interested.

29/08/2025

It's feedback Friday - have your say!

Did you know that we have a live feedback form for you to tell us about what works well to ensure this is not lost, as well as what needs to improve.

Listening to and understanding your experiences of SEND services is very important, so that we can work together to create better services.

To provide feedback please click on the link below.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=BqqwiCdZu0uok4nMJxOsgjSsUxM7CR9Lle6sqd8ufgRUNkQ2UFdLVDcxUUE4QllDMDZCWjBaR1BFRS4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawMeru1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBM3hTckdFVWhqUFpIb25HAR71Jw_vzahqnTeiCuoN__pjRj9PiGDkaXAcGz79sSKB5aud_5URsYtmSXpjdw_aem__RyEeT-xVTfeqdaifzK3xg

29/08/2025

As a parent or carer of a child with special educational needs, or a child with an educational health and care plan the very idea of moving from primary to secondary school can feel daunting.

You're not alone—we're here to help!

Visit our website for videos, guidance and resources to support you and your child every step of the way: https://orlo.uk/S1DYD

28/08/2025

Family Fund are running a series of free online workshops this September offering a safe space to learn new skills with other families raising disabled children.

Saturday 6 September - 10.30am - 11.30am - Coding club: Super stopwatch
Wednesday 10 September - 6.00pm - 7.00pm - Make a social story on any device
Friday 12 September - 10.30am - 11.30am - Checking your benefits online
Thursday 18 September - 10.30am - 11.30am - Staying safe online
Friday 26 September - 10.30am - 12.00pm - Supporting your young person into adulthood

Sessions are delivered by specialists and Family Fund staff.

For the sessions that are full, you can join the waiting list.
👉 Secure your space now: https://www.familyfund.org.uk/support/discover-digital/workshops/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMdR9BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJMW9PM2didGZIQXdsV0R2AR4hljcSflhmH4omycum-nWRdLoJkzGNV5D0Xo-3BRusObUX2X3dYi8yqEP3XQ_aem_Y23a61Clyj6qpu1xhCfetg

28/08/2025

Check out Roots To Branches Autism Network's programme of activities for September ⬇️