Hampshire SENDIASS

04/06/2026

*** Sharing from the Council for Disabled Children ***

As part of their Programme Development Grant (PDG) work, the Council for Disabled Children is gathering feedback to better understand services for children and young people with neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions, including SEND.

They are inviting parent carers and professionals who support children and young people with SEND to take part in a short survey.

🕒 Each survey takes around 20 minutes to complete, and your views will help shape future services and support.

💬 If you’re a parent carer or work with young people with SEND, please consider taking part:

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Carer Survey:
https://councilfordisabledchildren.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=93ca41ab24380caf57761bd37&id=a94191d318&e=4bf15c2705

👩‍⚕️ Professional Survey:
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/newcastle/pdg-professionals-survey

Please share this with anyone who may be interested—your input really does make a difference!

03/06/2026

If you have time to spare, and would like to become a Community Buddy - for example taking a young person out between 10-17 years of age who has individual needs - all expenses paid to help a family in Hampshire.

For more information join the online info event this evening 3rd June 6.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/children-families-volunteers-information-session-tickets-1989369939040?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv1_a1demo0dykoed5&fbclid=IwY2xjawSM6bRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIY3FJenJmNDZiYnIxd2dKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpDx3k6p8V-zJ4lxpgrVSSAU2eZaZzxc1SEUk-xQEdAUKuhDdGTUK1Iuk1qF_aem_94-Z1OxedQIe6OpQs6kUJg

This Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who give up their time to support vital services across Hampshire.

This includes Andre and Kaia who volunteer with children and families who need a little extra support.

Andre is one of our Community Buddies who help children and young people with a disability, additional or special educational needs to get out and about in the community. He says: “I volunteer because I want to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, and supporting my buddy has shown me exactly how powerful that can be. Seeing his transformation – from a shy, anxious boy to someone confident, active, and socially engaged – has been incredibly rewarding.”

As an Independent Visitor, Kaia is a trusted adult to a young person in care. She says: “Volunteering as an Independent Visitor for the past three years has shown me how valuable simply giving your time can be. [It] has taught me that consistency, connection and simply being there for someone can make a real difference.”

If you’re interested in joining our inspiring community of Children and Families volunteers, you can learn more about the different opportunities available in an online information session this Wednesday (3 June) at 6.30pm.

Visit the link in the comments to find out more.

03/06/2026

We know weekday sessions don’t work for everyone, so we’ve added a special Saturday workshop for families who find it difficult to attend during the week.

💡 Ordinarily Available Provision & SEN Support

This online session is aimed at families without an EHCP and will explain the support that should be available for children and young people in everyday settings.

It will also include helpful information for those accessing SEN support, and the extra help that should be in place.

🗓 Saturday 27th June
⏰ 1:00–2:00pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

✅ Free to attend
✅ Ideal if weekdays are tricky
✅ Clear, practical information and guidance

🔗 No need to book - join us on the day
www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops

Please share with anyone who may find a Saturday session more accessible 💛

02/06/2026

A very important court case has recently been decided. It gives stronger rights to children with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents and carers.

Here’s what it means:

Your Local Authority should not stop or change an EHCP without:

🔸talking to the parents and carers
🔸talking to the child
🔸talking to the school

Children keep their EHCP even if they are away for a long time.
A child is still the council’s responsibility if they are 'normally' living in that area — even if they are away for months or years.

This helps:

🔹military families
🔹foster children
🔹children with separated parents
🔹children staying away from home temporarily

The Local Authority can “pause” a plan — but cannot just remove it.
If a child is away, the LA must either make sure there is other support in place, or update the plan.

For further information please take a look at our website https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/

01/06/2026

Sharing - we will be updating our websites shortly.

Guidance on the suspension and permanent exclusion of pupils from local-authority-maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units.

01/06/2026

AVideo for Parent Carers!

With National Offer Day last month and the summer term just around the corner, we’ve recorded a new, shorter, and easy‑to‑follow video to support a smoother transition for young people moving up to secondary school while on SEN Support.

Whether your child is in Year 5 or Year 6, this quick guide walks you through what to expect, how the transition planning process works, and what to start considering ahead of Year 7 — helping you feel more prepared for the months ahead.

👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/RBMDdXFNYbI
Please feel free to share with other parent carers who may find this helpful. 💙

29/05/2026

FREE Online SEND Workshops -
😮plus an special SATURDAY session for families who do not have an EHCP and want to explore Ordinarily Available Provision and SEN Support

Are you supporting a child or young person (0–25 years)

Hampshire SENDIASS are offering free, impartial and confidential online workshops to guide and support you through key SEND processes.

🔸 EHCP drafts & responses
🔹SEND Tribunal appeals
🔸Considering an EHC Plan
🔹SEN support without an EHCP
🔸 Alternative provision guidance

No need to book
👉Join us: https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops/

28/05/2026

💙 Support for Young People’s Mental Health – CAMHS Events Across Hampshire 💙

Hampshire CAMHS are hosting a range of events, workshops and training sessions for parents, carers, professionals and young people.

From mental health advice sessions to trauma awareness, autism & ADHD support, and su***de prevention training, these events provide practical guidance, expert insight and a chance to ask questions directly to CAMHS clinicians.

📅 Upcoming highlights include:

Information & Advice drop-in sessions in Wi******er (monthly)
Trauma awareness sessions
Su***de prevention training days
Autism, ADHD & neurodevelopmental workshops
Parent & carer support events (P.A.C.E.)

✅ Many sessions are free, supportive and open to anyone looking to better understand and support young people’s wellbeing.

👉 Find out more and book your place here:
https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/events/

27/05/2026

If your child or young person has an EHCP, the Annual Review is your opportunity to make sure their plan is still right for them.

Knowing what to expect can help you feel more confident, have your say, and work together with professionals to shape positive outcomes for the future.

We’ve created a simple, impartial webpage that highlights the most important things you need to know.

🔗 Read it here:
https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/annual-review

26/05/2026

Reminder: Online Workshop This Week!

Do you need support responding to a draft or working EHC plan? Join our upcoming free online workshop for helpful guidance and practical advice to navigate the process with confidence.

🗓 Date: 28th May
⏰ Time: 10:30–11:30
💻 Where: Microsoft Teams

✅ No need to book – just join on the day!

Find out more and access the joining details here:
👉 https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops/

We look forward to seeing you there!