SENDiass4BCP

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

The BCP Local Offer is being updated, and both young people and parent carers can have your say on what the new site will be like.
You can get involved by joining one of the two face-to-face sessions on the 8th of June, at Kinson Community Centre:
13:45 - 14:45
16:30 - 17:30

If you can’t attend those, share your views by filling in a survey:
Parent carers survey: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=EzNGyeE15ECUSt15jsnkiBy-ohAQ_iJFrDar2F8sh1tUM0w2NkVHVU43SDdJWFY3SDdCSlQ3UjM1VS4u

Young people survey: https://forms.office.com/e/1mvg8vrg1H

Here is the current BCP Local Offer: https://www.fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/send-local-offer

03/06/2026

When people ask questions about your disabled brother or sister, knowing what to say isn’t always easy 💭
Our latest YoungSibs Spotlight blog shares simple tips to help young people feel more confident in those moments 👉 www.sibs.org.uk/youngsibs/spotlight

03/06/2026

🚍 Home-to-school transport is being debated in Parliament tomorrow (4 June) 🚍

For many families of disabled children and young people, getting to school or college isn't as simple as hopping on a bus. Transport can be a lifeline that enables children and young people to access the education they need.

Recent reports have highlighted rising costs for councils, increasing numbers of children with SEND requiring transport support, and concerns that post-16 SEND transport is not fully reflected in current funding arrangements.

We know from the families who contact us that transport can be a major source of stress, particularly when suitable education settings are far from home or when support is reduced after compulsory school age.

We'll be following tomorrow's debate with interest and will continue to campaign for disabled children and young people to be able to access education without transport becoming a barrier.

You can watch Live here: https://f.mtr.cool/pyrgfoaqib

28/05/2026

June's events are ready for you to book onto - do so here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/05/28/whats-on-in-june-3/

22/05/2026

Closed for Bank Holiday Monday - as my colleague kindly reminded me, aha! Hope you have a nice long, and pleasantly warm weekend, and if you need support while we're off, take a look here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/05/22/bank-holiday-reminder/

11/05/2026

Short notice post - SWRAC have an open day in Boscombe, 12/05, between 10-2. This is for for Parents/Carers/Professionals and Young People who are considering their options for September 2026 and beyond. Contact them for more details: https://swrac.co.uk/

05/05/2026

We’d like to apologise for any delays in responding to enquiries at the moment. We are currently experiencing an exceptionally high volume of contacts, and our team is working as quickly as we can to support families.

If you are able to include as much detail as possible in your enquiry, this can really help us understand your situation and prioritise support effectively.

We also kindly ask that you leave plenty of time when contacting us, especially if support is needed by a specific date.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

05/05/2026

The SEND reform consultation closes the 18th May.

Read the proposals in the main reform paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving – this outlines the government’s vision for schools and the SEND system.

Respond to the consultation SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First
You can take part online https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-firs/
Email to [email protected];

or by post to SENDAP Reform, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT

You don't have to answer all the questions, even just one or two.

15/04/2026

The Mental health Support Team in schools(MHSTs) are running a webinar for Parent Carers, on Understanding Autism.

This free, online session is aimed at parents and carers who are supporting autistic children and young people, or those who may be autistic (no diagnosis needed). The webinar will explore sensory needs, communication differences, emotional regulation, anxiety, and wellbeing, and will include practical strategies to support children and young people at home.

Webinar details
Format: Online
Date: Thursday 23 April
Time: 4:00–5:00pm

Either use the QR code in the image, or the following link, to sign up and get more information: 6128fc60-1817-4002-8042-804d4b0932d2@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6128fc60-1817-4002-8042-804d4b0932d2@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3