My Family Our Needs

Happy to announce that the South East Guide to SEND is now published! Covering all the practical things you need to know when raising a child with #SEND, this #Guide will become your go-to place for info. myfamilyourneeds.co.uk/publication/so… #Transition #Disability #Families #Carer #Inclusion

🚅 In this ‘How to’ blog, we speak to Steve O’Callaghan about preparing your child for #train travel and how his new picture book featuring #therapy dog Nya can help children feel safer and more confident on their journey. 🔗 Read the blog here: bit.ly/4eOEVFV

📰 NEWS: The King’s speech has confirmed new SEND reforms will be legislated through the ‘education for all’ bill. 🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4ux4v7v

All set up and ready to say hi at today's @kidztoadultz South 🙌 Come and visit My Family, Our Needs at Stand G13 📘 Pick up a copy of our South East Guide to SEND 💬 Chat with our team about our resources 🤝 Find out more about what we do

📰 NEWS: Research from Sutton Trust has revealed that #school leaders are cutting back on #SEND support. 🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4w8YnDo

⭐ How to navigate speech and language support for your child: Part 2 ⭐ 💬 In this ‘How to’ blog, Consultant #SALTs and Directors of London Speech Therapy, Emily Kirchin and Mairead Skinner move into practical next steps. 📑 Read the blog: bit.ly/4uoiewI

🟥@nicecharityuk are hosting a Charities, Services & Support Open Day on Tuesday 5th May in Birmingham, bringing together brilliant organisations supporting children and families. Pop along to connect, explore support, and discover what’s out there 💬

⭐ How to navigate speech and language support for your child: Part 1 ⭐ 💬 In this ‘How to’ blog, Directors of London Speech Therapy, Emily Kirchin and Mairead Skinner unpack how #speech and #language support works. 📑 Read the blog here: bit.ly/49eyfx1

📰 NEWS: A pioneering tool transforming music #education for #disabled children has been developed by the charity, The OHMI Trust. 📚 Read the story now: bit.ly/4tGthBt

📰 NEWS: The Department for Education has announced that Councils will receive £860m to boost #specialist places in mainstream #schools, helping to expand their ability to support #SEND provision. 📚 Read the story now: bit.ly/4cAAe0G

📰 NEWS: The #Health and Social Care Committee has announced that its Independent Expert Panel (#IEP) will investigate pitfalls in the transition from children’s to adults’ services. 📚 Read the story now: bit.ly/4crVsOi

🎨 How can arts, crafts and alternative communication assist children with autism in their daily lives? ⭐ For #AutismAcceptanceWeek2026, we're sharing this insightful piece from Susan Harvey. Read the blog here: bit.ly/3Od5o50

The South East #SEND Guide covers EHCPs, education, benefits, transition planning, local services and more. We’re offering #FREE bulk copies to organisations across South East England, order yours today: myfamilyourneeds.co.uk/publication/so… #MFON

💙What is bipolar? Who develops it and how can I get a diagnosis and support for my young person? Reflecting on #WorldBipolarDay, we’re resharing our handy guide in partnership with @BipolarUK Read now: bit.ly/3PI1UrO

📰 NEWS: Cardiff Council has expanded the Open Schools initiative to further strengthen #inclusion and improve support for learners. 📚 Read the story now: bit.ly/4vhsgkG

📰 NEWS: @IPSEAcharity has launched a report that highlights the barriers faced by under-served communities when they are accessing #SEND support and #legal advice. 📚 Read the story now: bit.ly/48eiEgq

😀We’re back for day 2 of Naidex 2026 📍 Stand J-C16 📍 National Exhibition Centre Birmingham Drop by to meet the My Family, Our Needs team and pick up a copy of our South East Guide to SEND. We’d love to see you! #Naidex #NaidexJunior #SEND #publisher #support #resources

We’re live at Naidex 2026! 🙌 Come and visit My Family, Our Needs at Stand J-C16 📘 Pick up a copy of our South East Guide to SEND 💬 Chat with our team about support, advice and resources for families 🤝 Find out more about what we do See you there! #Naidex #NaidexJunior

📰 NEWS: Award-winning publisher Every Cherry and Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, have announced the upcoming release of the first Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (#SEND) symbolised Peppa Pig book. 📚 Read the story now: bit.ly/41s4Bju

❤️ For this year’s #DownSyndromeAwarenessWeek, Liz Arriens-Troy reflects on routine, isolation and rethinking connection, and how moments of understanding, acceptance and shared experience can bring us #togetheragainstloneliness. 📚 Read the piece here: bit.ly/4snrqkl

📰NEWS: Former Education Secretary, Baroness Morris, has called for comprehensive training for #teachers on acquired brain injury (#ABI). 📚 Read the story here: bit.ly/40jb6Vz