SENDiass4BCP

21/08/2026

Starting a new school year can bring lots of questions for parent carers. Who do you contact about SEND support, attendance, transport, wellbeing, or concerns about provision? Knowing who can help can make things much easier. Read our guide to finding the right support at the right time: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/08/21/finding-support-as-your-child-starts-a-new-school/

12/08/2026

On the 16th of September, Parent Carers Together will be holding a talk on Teams, where you can learn more about the new plans being put in place by BCP Council. There'll be a Q&A to follow. You'll need to book to attend, full details and links on our latest news post: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/08/12/parent-carers-together-invite-you-to-an-inclusion-support-session-lets-talk-send/

29/06/2026

Last drop-in of the summer! Come and have a chat with our Sarah at Somerford Arc,details: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2026/06/29/last-drop-in-before-the-summer/

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/