SEND Collective Voices

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟 Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

More resources and information on Portage: NHS - East Riding of Yorkshire Portage Service: nhs.uk/services/servi… National Portage Association: portage.org.uk

𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 "Portage is a home visiting service for families with a child age 0-5 with additional needs. Portage works with parents to help them teach their child new skills using techniques that work well for children SEN. Children do not need a diagnosis to access Portage."

ON SNJ Today: Is the Government's #SENDreform what's needed to make a positive difference for families? @catrionamoore13 says not unless those in power accept the real problem. Plus she has four questions for a potential Labour administration specialneedsjungle.com/more-system-re…

Autistic people face discrimination & barriers across society; health & social care, education, employment etc. It's crucial that autistic people, their families & carers can access information, guidance & support to overcome those barriers"

We're supporting #AutismAcceptanceWeek because we believe a better more accepting and inclusive world is possible for Autistic people. #waaw2024 #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek #WorldAutismMonth #autismawareness #autism

Today is #PurpleDay! Purple Day is a day of celebration, spreading awareness and raising vital funds for those affected by epilepsy 💜💜. We'd love to see what you're up to today, so get your camera at the ready and tag us in your fundraising posts. epilepsy.org.uk/involved/fundr…

schools, universities & organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive & equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek neurodiversityweek.com

SEND Collective Voices are supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools...

More resources and information on PfA: Council for Disabled Children - Preparing For Adulthood Guides and Toolkits: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources-0/pr… Twinkl - Preparing for Adulthood: twinkl.co.uk/teaching-wiki/…

𝗣𝗳𝗔 - 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 "PfA focuses on 4 main areas: higher education/employment, independent living, participating in society and being as healthy as possible. EHC plans from 13-14 onwards have a focus on Preparing for Adulthood"

We would love to see you all at our new setting for a launch day & to celebrate all of the AQAs our young people have achieved! 20th of March, 13.30 - 18.30, 322-328 Endike Lane #bethereorbesqaure #lifeskillshub #launchevent #eventshull #aqaevent #celebrationday

More resources and information on ARFID: NHS - ARFID Parent/Carers Help Leaflet: yhscn.nhs.uk/media/ARFID%20… Beat Easting Disorders - ARFID: beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-informatio… NHS - Eating Disorders: nhs.uk/mental-health/…

𝗔𝗥𝗙𝗜𝗗 - 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁/𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 "ARFID is when someone avoids certain foods, limits how much they eat or both. Reasons for ARFID include: negative feelings over smell, taste or texture of food. "

Some East Riding Parent/Carers have formed their own Private Facebook group for EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) and have produced this infographic for those with Children not in school for various reasons. The group is "East Riding and Hull EOTAS Group"

WE USED SCHOOL RULES, A BEHAVIOUR CHART AND STICKERS ON ADULTS - HERE IS WHAT HAPPENED (Written by Hanna, Clinical Psychologist at Spectrum Gaming) This year we tried out a new activity as part of the Autism in Schools train the trainer project. 1/12

NEW POST: So there are no DfE-mandated targets for SEND cuts? Now tell us your experiences that say LAs are cutting provision anyway… specialneedsjungle.com/no-targets-sen…

The Council for Disabled Children has a range of E-learning available including SEND Basic Awareness Training, The role of CAMHS in the EHCP process, Holistic Outcomes in EHCPs, and Social Care and SEND. Find out more: …ing.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk

@KIDSHull is seeking an experienced, creative, user-focused, and empathetic Coordinator to support the creation of an exciting new online support service for Naval families on their SEND journey. For more Information and how to apply please visit: careers.kids.org.uk/vacancies/959/…

On SNJ Today: @notnigellajamie and her #autistic son, Philip, who've suffered council bullying over requests for support, are crowdfunding for an appeal to the Supreme Court so they—and other families—can complain to the Ombudsman about mistreatment specialneedsjungle.com/courts-allow-o…