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Dates for this year’s SEND Networks for SENCOs
July 24, 2024SEND
This is an opportunity to network with other SENCOs and receive CPD and vital updates regarding SEND. The SEND Networks are for SENCOs in all settings. They are face-to-face meetings held three times a year. The Networks are conducted in…
Suicide Prevention Strategy Consultation
July 24, 2024SEND
The Somerset Suicide Prevention Partnership has developed a new draft Suicide Prevention Strategy for Somerset. The suicide prevention partnership is a multi-agency forum with representation from the local Integrated Care Board (NHS Somerset), Somerset Foundation Trust, Public Health and voluntary…
Staying Safe in Summer
July 24, 2024SEND
As Summer approaches, we look forward to travelling, taking holidays, attending events and enjoying more time outdoors. There are some simple things we can all do to stay safe throughout summer and to keep illness at bay as we enjoy…
Welcome from Julia Ridge – Head of Vulnerable Learners
June 26, 2024SEND
Welcome to the June issue of SEND News. My name is Julia Ridge and I have been Head of Vulnerable Learners since January 2023. ‘Vulnerable children/learners’ is a term that you may hear often in any education setting. The No…
Empowering Voices: Ellise Hayward’s House of Commons Speech
June 26, 2024SEND
Ellise, a young lady from Somerset, has emerged as an inspiring figure. She has physical impairment and augmentative and alternative communication needs and has gone on to being a motivational speaker! Her journey began with the use of an augmentative…
Let’s Talk SEND and Inclusion Event roundup
June 26, 2024SEND
In early June, Somerset Council held the first of three Let’s Talk SEND & Inclusion events for this year, hosted by Somerset Parent Carer Forum. We are excited to share a recap of the session with you, to give you…
Sensory Processing Handbook Launch – For families and educational settings
June 26, 2024SEND
We are really pleased to launch the updated guidance and information for families and educational setting focusing on how to support children and young people with sensory processing differences. The updated materials have been produced in partnership between education settings,…
The CIA Summer Calendar and Family Fun Day
June 26, 2024SEND
The Community Inclusion and Activity Team (CIA Team) in Somerset is dedicated to providing inclusive activities for children with disabilities or additional needs. Whether it’s monthly family clubs, teen clubs, or fun days out during school holidays, the CIA Team ensures that…
Support for inclusion of Neurodiversity in Somerset Schools
June 26, 2024SEND
Seven education settings have been involved in the Autism in Schools project over the last 6 months. These settings have collected feedback from families about their experiences and used to this make changes to their offers. All staff in the…
July’s new WISE up Workshops and Listening Event
June 26, 2024SEND
WISE up Workshops The Somerset Parent Carer Forum have created a range of fantastic workshops based on topics parents have expressed would be helpful – Workshops for Information, Support and Education (WISE). All the workshops are delivered or co-delivered by someone with lived…
Inclusive events to keep everyone happy!
June 26, 2024SEND
Somerset’s Local Offer pages are a hub of information on supporting children and young people aged 0-25 years old with additional needs in Somerset, and their families. Our Events page is always growing! Keep up to date with SEND events…
A Connect Somerset Success Story
June 26, 2024SEND
Connect Somerset is about all professionals and community groups working together to help families and residents to improve their lives. It is a partnership between Somerset Council, Somerset NHS, Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprises, and Schools, Colleges, and Early…
We Did It! – Getting to the finish line – Finalising the Children and Young People’s Plan
June 26, 2024SEND
Somerset Youth Forum is inviting all young people in Somerset aged 10-18 years (or up to 25 years with SEND) to a special session to discuss the final stages of the new Children and Young People’s Plan and its launch.…
What is a General Election? A resource for Children and Young People
June 26, 2024SEND
In preparation for the upcoming general election, Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has developed a resource specifically designed for children and young people: What is a General Election? Resource for children and young people This resource…
SASP Update – Fit for Work Program Empowers Adults with Disabilities in Somerset
June 26, 2024SEND
The Fit for Work Program aims to help adults with disabilities get ready for employment. It offers a 10-week program, with sessions lasting 2 hours each week. Coaches will focus on various sports and strength and conditioning training to prepare…
What makes the children and young people of Somerset Happy? Launch of the new e-zine
June 26, 2024SEND
A project to support young people’s wellbeing by discovering what makes them happy has resulted in a new e-zine. 30 organisations and 620 young people in Somerset have taken part in the “What Makes You Happy?” community project. The year-long…
The SENDIAS Annual Report is live!
June 26, 2024SEND
Charting the achievements from April 2023 to March 2024, the new SENDIAS Annual Report looks at the operational functions, support, development, and the difference the team has made. The SENDIAS Team provides free impartial, confidential advice and support about education,…
Would you like to help a child’s voice be heard?
June 26, 2024SEND
Excellent, free training available to support hearing the child’s voice. Route1 Advocacy is a service that supports children and young people in care, and those receiving a service from Children’s Social Care. They do this by matching volunteers with young people…
Join the thousands of volunteers who donate their time to help improve the lives of children and young people within local schools and academies in Somerset.
June 26, 2024SEND
It’s one of the largest volunteer forces in the country – and now you could be a part of it by giving time to become a school governor. Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It…
Non-Accidental Injury Awareness Week July 2024 – #nurturing_all_infants
June 26, 2024SEND
The Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) are launching a new campaign! “SSCP NAI Awareness Week 2024” will be launched in the first week of July (1st to 5th), aimed at raising awareness about non-accidental injuries to babies and support services…