The SEND Sanctuary UK

10/11/2026

This story deserves the world, and thanks to all of you - it’s finally getting it 💛

From tomorrow, Tuesday 10 November, you can see Unauthorised Absence free online, alongside community screenings near and far.

When we announced the release last week, we had 5 screenings in across England which already felt incredible.

Just one week later, we now have OVER 70 SCREENINGS, reaching 11 NATIONS and territories, with more being added every day!

This is beyond our wildest dreams. It’s thanks to the passion and commitment of this extraordinary community, who have been coming forward from the very beginning to help get this story told.

So.. how do you see it?

📍 FIND A SCREENING�Check this newly updated list and the map on our website to see whether a screening has been added near you. Please check the booking details before attending, some are already full!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1M7-j6lkokmGGw67toHClV8f8gJ2r_xk&hl=en&usp=sharing

▶️ WATCH ONLINE�You can save the YouTube link now. Click “Notify me” to get told when it goes live, and leave us a comment telling us where you’ll be watching from. - For something that began at desks in our homes, seeing where this story is travelling is so inspiring to us and means more than we can say.
https://youtu.be/dn8C7WuGv8g

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION�Register for our free Zoom webinar tomorrow, 10 November, at 7:30pm GMT, with the filmmakers and special guests. Watch the film beforehand, then join us - you are more than welcome simply to listen.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unauthorised-absence-free-zoom-webinar-tickets-2004039893268?aff=oddtdtcreator

All information is available at www.mimesic.com.

See the content notice for the film’s 12A age rating and details of potentially upsetting content.

And PLEASE give a big shout-out to your local screening! Someone volunteered, with very little notice, to bring people together in your community. We are SO grateful to every one of them.

On behalf of all the filmmakers, crowd-funders and supporters, thank you for helping this film reach the people who need it.

Natalie & Jo ###

09/11/2026

I have spent the best part of the day crying. I’m absolutely devastated. I am literally begging people to share this new account to try and help me get my numbers back up so people who did follow me can re find me.

My Instagram account, which was my income has been disabled at 45,700 followers



0 Followers, 123 Following, 3 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ()

02/11/2026

We’re working on a major press piece calling for an end to fining families whose children cannot attend school.

This petition is already at 291,191 signatures. We’re aiming for 300,000 BY MONDAY to give us a powerful figure to take into the media campaign and win coverage.

Please help us get there if you can (and sorry for yet another thing to sign!)

No School Fines- don't prosecute when children can't, not won't go to school!

02/11/2026

🥁🥁 IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!! 🥁🥁

We are proud to announce that Unauthorised Absence will be available for EVERYONE to watch from Tuesday 10 November.

So many of you have waited a long time to see this film. Thank you so much for your patience, your ongoing support and everything you’ve shared with us. We’re so glad we can finally share it with you!

Here’s how you can see the film:

FIND A LOCAL SCREENING
Come together with your local community to watch the film. Explore our screening map for dates, venues and booking details. More screenings are being added, and we’re very open to hearing from anyone who might be able to host one - either on launch day or in the weeks that follow. Gatherings can be big or small.
🔗 https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1M7-j6lkokmGGw67toHClV8f8gJ2r_xk&hl=en&usp=sharing

STREAM THE FILM ONLINE
Watch the film free on YouTube from 10 November: at home, with friends or in whatever way works for you.
🔗 https://youtu.be/LbXqRGjnSS8

JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON ZOOM
To mark the launch, from 7:30pm on Nov 10th, we’re hosting on a free online conversation with the filmmakers and special guests. Watch the film beforehand, then join us. You’re very welcome simply to listen, there’s no pressure to contribute. Register for your free place on Eventbrite!
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unauthorised-absence-free-zoom-webinar-tickets-2004039893268?aff=oddtdtcreator


You can enquire about hosting, find the screening map, YouTube link and Eventbrite registration through our link in bio or at www.mimesic.com

Lastly, some important notes from us 💛

We made Unauthorised Absence because we believe film can help people feel seen, help others understand, and inspire change. Whether you watch at home or come together alongside your community in your area, we hope it opens up conversations that matter.

The film is rated 12A for distressing scenes, threat and self-harm. It may bring up strong feelings, particularly for people whose lives it reflects. Please watch in whatever way feels right for you, and pause, take a break or stop whenever you need to.

For information about attendance difficulties and support, please see Define Fine, Not Fine in School and Special Needs Jungle.

If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans offer free emotional support, day or night, on 116 123.

Thank you so much for helping this film reach the people who need it. Please share this far and wide!! 🥳🥳

Natalie & Jo ###
www.mimesic.com

02/11/2026

Hampshire LA: Area SEND Inspection Ofsted would like to hear your views about the support that your child receives and how it has helped you and your child.

This survey is for Parent Carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as practitioners working in the sector.

You can provide your views by completing an online survey at the following link: https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/AreaSend/10445011

The survey will remain open for your views until 9am on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The results of this survey inspectors will use to decide where they want to look at more detail.

Please keep your eyes peeled for additional opportunities to share your voice with us! We will be ensuring that we share different ways for us to be able to collate your voice!

Your Voice Matters!!

27/09/2026

27/09/2026

📣 Today, families, children and allies are coming together to make one thing clear: children with additional needs and disabilities matter.

If you can't be at the rally, you can still support by:

✉️ Writing to your MP and calling for change
💬 Comment, share, and spread the message

Caudwell Children are proud to support this movement. Together, SEND families and children's voices will be heard.

09/08/2026

Extremely proud to announce that myself Aimee from the Send Sanctuary will be running the London marathon fundraising for Sense

Sense is here to support disabled people with complex needs from the first few weeks of life through all the major milestones of adulthood. Over 70 years, we have built extensive knowledge and experti