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Hampshire SENDIASS is an impartial Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service that aims to make a positive and lasting difference for children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers.

01/03/2026

Hampshire SENDIASS – Online March Workshops

Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person (0–25) with SEND?
Our free online workshops are here to support you.

✅ Impartial, confidential advice
✅ Sessions are not recorded
✅ Peer support – connect with others on a similar journey
✅ Led by experienced SEND support workers

📅 Upcoming workshops include:
• Responding to a draft EHCP
• Considering an EHC Plan
• Alternative Provision
• SEND support without an EHCP
• Appeals to the SEND Tribunal

🖥️ Find full details and book your place here:
👉 www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops

Please share to help Hampshire families access the support they need

27/02/2026

📣 We’re sharing this on behalf of Hampshire County Council!

🌟 Your new Best Start Family Hub is opening for Leigh Park families on Saturday 21 March!

Come and explore a FREE one‑stop shop of trusted information, advice and support for your parenting journey.

From pregnancy to starting school
Friendly advisers ready to help
Health, wellbeing, childcare & education support
Plus lots of children's activities on the day – crafts, face painting and competition prizes!

📍 Leigh Park Library, 50 Park Parade, Havant, PO9 5AB
🗓 Saturday 21 March
⏰ 10am – 1pm
Open during normal library hours from launch day onward

For more information visit the link below or the QR code on the poster:
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/beststartinlife

26/02/2026

Sharing on behalf of The Hampshire Parent Carer Network project Bridging the Gap

🌟 FREE March Event – Secure Your Place Today! 🌟

Are you wondering about the next steps in education for your young person with SEND?

Join us this March for a FREE, supportive and informative session delivered by Smart Bright Training.

This friendly and safe space is designed to help parents and carers:
✅ Understand post-16 and post-18 education options
✅ Explore pathways into further education, training and employment
✅ Feel more confident about planning next steps
✅ Ask questions in a supportive environment

This is a great opportunity to learn more about your young person’s options and connect with others on a similar journey.

🎟️ Places are limited – secure your spot via the Ticket Tailor link today!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hpcn

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

25/02/2026

📣Secondary placement announcement date: 2nd March 2026

We are running a special repeated workshop over 3 days for parents and carers who have children without an EHCP and are receiving SEN support currently and moving to secondary this September.

Join Hampshire SENDIASS for a supportive session designed to help families prepare for the move to secondary school.

What we’ll cover:
✨ What a smooth and positive transition looks like
✨ What effective SEN support is
✨ How to make the most of your school’s transition events
✨ Signposting to helpful guidance and resources

📅 March 2026 Dates:
▪️ Friday 6th – 13:00
▪️ Tuesday 10th – 17:00
▪️ Thursday 12th – 10:30

💻 Join us via Teams - no need to book
🔗 https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops/

A short recap video will also be available on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

24/02/2026

We’re Here for You – In Person!

We’ll be available to meet with you face-to-face to provide confidential and impartial 1:1 advice.

Our next in-person session in Hampshire will be hosted by The Hampshire Parent Carer Network:

📅 Friday 27th February
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 The Swan Hotel, Alresford, SO24 9AD

✅ No need to book – just drop in!

HPCN will welcome you with free beverages and biscuits.
We look forward to seeing you there!

23/02/2026

📣 Update for Parent Carers – SEND & Education White Paper

We know many of you have seen the recent announcements from the Government about changes proposed for schools and SEND support. We understand that updates like this can naturally bring questions or worries.

At this stage, no immediate changes are being made.

Before anything can happen, the proposals must go through:
✔️ Consultations
✔️ Formal feedback processes
✔️ The full legal and parliamentary process

This means there will be time for your voices to be heard, and for organisations, parent carers, and professionals to contribute.

For anyone who would like to read more directly from the official sources, you can find them here:
📄 The Government White Paper:
👉 Every child achieving and thriving – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving

📰 Gov.uk Press Release:
👉 Specialist SEND support in every school and community
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/specialist-send-support-in-every-school-and-community

📢 National Children's Bureau (NCB) Response:
👉 Schools White Paper: Not the end of the journey, but a critically important landmark
https://www.ncb.org.uk/about-cdc/media-centre/news-opinion/schools-white-paper-not-end-journey-critically-important

We’ll continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available. In the meantime, I.P.S.E.A have a page dedicated to analysing and breaking it down. https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Pages/Category/schools-white-paper-what-you-need-to-know?fbclid=IwY2xjawQJW0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJHYlEyZ0JkTnRvTzZsQk5Bc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkx-KbwEcTux2w_YRZ1LflDtwf2aOJ4WwVUUFKeXnFuLUFCWYuoNcO6O6U_r_aem_eX5S1TCfMQseHSl77T9K0Q

If you have questions or worries, we’re here to help. 💙

21/02/2026

We know many of you are waiting for the SEND White Paper and wondering what it will mean for your child or young person, especially after all of the recent leaks.

As soon as the final version is published, we will share clear, accurate information and what it means.

For now, nothing changes straight away. There will be a 12‑week consultation period. After that, any proposed changes still have to go through the legal process before they come into force. That takes time.

There is no immediate change to the support, provision, or legal rights your child or young person currently has.

Hampshire SENDIASS will continue to keep you updated but in the meantime, if you would like your views fed into the consultation, be sure to contact your parent carer forum Hampshire Parent Carer Network and ask where you can join their 'Get Togethers'.

🌐www.hpcn.org.uk
📧participation@hpcn.org.uk

20/02/2026

***Sharing from I.P.S.E.A - Independent Provider of Special Education Advice who train all of our SENDIASS Support Workers and Advisors***

A new webinar 'Appealing to the SEND Tribunal - practical hints and tips' is now available to view on our website.

It will walk you through the key aspects of the appeal process, including:

🔷 Submitting the appeal
🔶 Local authority response
🔷 Further submissions, including the Tribunal's new Practice Directions
🔶 Completing the case review form, including witnesses
🔷 Working Documents
🔶 Preparing for the hearing, what happens in the hearing, and after the hearing

https://www.ipsea.org.uk/webinar-appealing-to-the-send-tribunal-practical-hints-and-tips

Or join us on our next 'Appeals to SEND Tribunal' Workshop 19th March 13:30
https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops/

19/02/2026

📢 Update from Hampshire County Council – New SEN Contact Form

Hampshire SENDIASS would like to share an important update from Hampshire County Council’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) Service.

The Local Authority has introduced a new online enquiry form to make it easier for parents/carers, young people, education settings and professionals to contact the SEN Team:

👉 https://educationforms.apps.hants.gov.uk/p/sen-enquiry-form

This form is currently in its development and improvement stage, and Hampshire County Council is inviting feedback to help refine and improve it.

💬 If you have suggestions, ideas or experience any issues, please send your feedback directly to the SEN Digital Team at:
sen.digital@hants.gov.uk

SENDIASS will continue to share updates to ensure families, young people and professionals remain informed.

18/02/2026

🌟 EHCP Phase Transfer Workshop – Join Us! 🌟

We are hosting a workshop to provide information and advice after the Local Authority deadline to name a setting on 15th February.

If the school or setting named in your child’s EHCP isn’t what you were hoping for, we’re here to help you understand your options

Emma, our support worker, will be on hand to guide you through:

✔️ What to do if the named setting doesn’t feel right
✔️ How to talk to the Local Authority about your concerns
✔️ Your rights, including mediation and appeal options
✔️ Where to access further support and guidance

📅 Thursday 19th February
⏰ 13:00–14:00
💻 Join us via Teams
➡️ https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops/

Let’s navigate the phase transfer process together

In the meantime, feel free to have a look at the information sheet with details how to access the short recording all about EHCP Phase Transfers - find it at the top of your SENDIASS website page https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/

17/02/2026

New Video: Understanding SEN Mediation – Your Step‑by‑Step Guide

Are you feeling confused or unsure about the SEN Mediation process? You're not alone—and we're here to help.

In our latest video, we explain everything you need to know so you can feel confident, informed, and prepared.

👉 What SEN Mediation is
👉 Who mediators are and how they support you
👉 When you might need mediation
👉 How to find the right mediation service
👉 How to arrange a session
👉 What to expect on the day

Whether you’re a young person, parent, or professional, this video breaks the process down in a simple and supportive way.

🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/dIKEYYkS5z4

Let’s make the SEN journey easier—together. 💙

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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http://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/

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