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With many local areas struggling with the EHCP process, we have developed a resource summarising common challenges and how they interrelate. This includes recommended solutions from the workforce, parent carer representatives and families to address them. buff.ly/3KWiSud

The Upper Tribunal has underlined the importance of a child's views. The judge allowed an appeal for an autistic boy, saying the First-Tier Tribunal erred in law by not taking the child’s negative feelings about the LA's preferred school into account. bit.ly/3LS0mX1

This case study summarises the journey that Rochdale has undertaken to embed an outcomes-based approach to commissioning, putting children & young people's happiness, wellbeing & voices at the heart of decision-making. buff.ly/3L6R4GP #outcomebasedcommissioning

SEND system in ‘utter disarray’, says ombudsman. “We uphold nine out of 10 investigations, and behind each one is a child or young person, and their family, who have been let down by a system which should be supporting them to achieve their fullest potential. ½

NEW POST: Give your feedback on a new framework for future SEND policy from the @SENPRF. @sharon_l_smith explains more in our article today. specialneedsjungle.com/feedback-new-f…

If you’re a family raising a disabled or seriously ill child, check out a brilliant, free online Discover Digital summer festival organised by our friends @FamilyFund Register and find out more on Family Fund’s website 👉familyfund.org.uk/discoverdigita…

We’ve launched the most extensive survey into carers’ experiences in the UK. The survey covers issues and areas that carers have told us that matter to them. Your responses are invaluable to ensure that we get things right for carers. surveymonkey.com/r/SW8D6XS?utm_…

SENDIAS services support disabled children & young people & those with SEN & their families on matters including EHC needs assessments, exclusions & tribunals. Watch the animation here: buff.ly/3MN8yqD. Find your local service here: buff.ly/3tQyha8

Our case law digest provides essential updates on the latest judicial decisions affecting #disabled children and young people and those with #SEN. With 53 case law updates there is plenty to get stuck into! Get started here: buff.ly/2NIzNbJ #SEND

. @SpeechAndLangUK want to know what life is like for children with speech and language challenges. Your experience matters, please fill out their short survey!  ow.ly/mGB550QPYqH

Slide into Easter in Incredible style! 🤸‍♂️ 🐰 We've got 5 play sessions to support families across Easter week. We're kicking things off with our foody Friday and encourages kids to get stuck in and create their pasta meal of dreams. 🍝 Book here👉 incrediblekids.org.uk/event-booking/

Read our SENDaWeclome July newsletter for local stories, news, opportunities and events. mailchi.mp/c7b36d6c4e3b/s… - To be the first to receive our newsletter to your inbox please sign up: sendawelcome.co.uk

Read our SENDaWeclome July newsletter for local stories, news, opportunities and events. mailchi.mp/c7b36d6c4e3b/s… - To be the first to receive our newsletter to your inbox please sign up: sendawelcome.co.uk

📣Highlight 3📣Several of our students completed their bronze Duke of Edinburgh award and some silver ones were achieved! Directions, maps, cooking, communication skills were just some of their achievements. @DofESouthWest @DofE #INDEPENDENCE #Bristol #SEND

Ticket Office Closures News📢 The Transport Committee has re-opened a call for evidence as part of its Accessible Transport inquiry - make your voice heard and oppose the closure of ticket offices, which will lock Disabled people out of the rail network! committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evide…

To meet the health needs of the population, we need more co-ordinated care across primary, community, social and hospital services. Our new report outlines six leadership practices key to successful collaboration. kingsfund.org.uk/publications/p…

Children with suspected ADHD and autism face “inhumane” waits as long as SEVEN years for CAMHS treatment, putting a generation of neurodivergent children at risk of mental illness as the NHS struggles to manage a child mental health crisis theguardian.com/society/2023/j…

With the SEND protest happening this week read this article to understand why a community network matters for children with SEND. sendawelcome.co.uk/news/it-takes-…

The SEND Reform Protest will take place on Wednesday 21st June, on College Green, between 11am - 2pm. Read about Zoe and why she’s protesting here sendawelcome.co.uk/news/zoe-and-o…