Your regular bitesize update for new or updated information, services for professionals supporting children and young people aged 0-25 years old with additional needs in Somerset, and their families.

So what was new during April?

Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools New page introducing the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools project (PINS) strengthening knowledge, skills and improving environments to better meet the needs of neurodiverse children.

www.somerset.gov.uk/partnerships-for-inclusion-of-neurodiversity-in-schools

When to request an education health and care needs assessment has been updated with calendar dates for 2024/25 with potential impacts to be aware of.

www.somerset.gov.uk/when-to-request-an-education-health-and-care-needs-assessment

Accessing physiotherapy in Somerset has a new signpost to CYPTS’s Lets Get Moving resource providing outcome measures (use of SMART goals and progress tables) to monitor baseline ability and development of skills.

www.somerset.gov.uk/accessing-physiotherapy-in-somerset

Dynamic Support Register has been updated with videos explaining the DSR, Link LD/A Keyworker Programme, and information sheet downloads added.

www.somerset.gov.uk/dynamic-support-register-for-children-and-young-people-in-somerset

Online training module now available to help people understand the role of Somerset’s SEND Local Offer and supporting parent carers to navigate it. Don’t forget there are also presentations to download for display screens and posters for noticeboards.

www.somerset.gov.uk/local-offer-resources

SEND events calendar has an increasing number of quiet or SEND sessions in local attractions and inclusive youth groups. A key tool for helping reduce isolation for families with additional needs.

www.somerset.gov.uk/send-events

For more information contact – localoffer@somerset.gov.uk