South Tyneside SENDIASS

Find out about our upcoming events for Parents/Carers, young people and professionals in South Tyneside via our EventBrite page - eventbrite.co.uk/o/south-tynesi…

We’re excited to again team up with @STsendiass for their Drop-In Roadshow! Come along, meet the team, and get the information, advice, and support you need – no booking required! 🔗 More info at: #aboutus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southtynesidesendiass.co.uk/#aboutus

🍴 ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) and Pica (eating non-edible items)? Join our free webinar with Aaron Boysen, Registered Dietitian from Primary Care Dietitians. Sign up: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qlHt70 #WitherslackGroup #ARFID #SEN #Pica #Neurodiversity

📢 Professionals, join us for our free webinar to learn practical strategies for supporting learners in your classroom, and earn one CPD point with an accredited certificate. Sign up: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qBNnr0 #WitherslackGroup #EBSA #EmotionallyBasedSchoolAvoidance #SEN #School

Today is the day. At 4.30pm, MPs will debate our petition calling on the Government to retain the legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND. Watch the debate here: bit.ly/41Wemat - or follow campaign partner @LDTonline for live updates.

NEW EXCLUSIVE: The DfE has ditched plans for digital, standardised EHCPs. We ask why it would scrap such an easy win—is it a sign Labour is aiming to kill off statutory SEND provision completely? specialneedsjungle.com/digital-standa…

🚨SENDIAS services must have regard to the minimum standards and must use the minimum standards when developing operational plans. Check out these standards based on the CFA 2014 & SEND Code of Practice. Easy-read version available too! 📘 councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/all-…

🛠️ Communication Toolkit Compilation of worksheets & communication boards to help services engage with young people. Find tools ✅ For Introductions & building rapport ✅ To explore the feelings of young people ✅ For children on the autistic spectrum buff.ly/Tr6rZnj

📢Professionals: Need guidance to help families access Information, Advice, and Support Services? Check out this helpful leaflet! 📝📘councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/all-…

📢We've created infographics based on the 2024–2025 SENDIAS services and Ofsted Report, which uses Ofsted reporting as a key measure when assessing the national picture of services. Below, you can see the themes present in Ofsted reporting of services 🔗bit.ly/40Pm1a7

📢 SEN Support is the help a child or young person with special educational needs (SEN) gets from their nursery, school, or college. Our short guide explains what SEN Support is and clears up common misconceptions. Read it here: 🔗 councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/all-…

Today I'm launching my Youth Voices Forum to hear from more children across England, to share opportunities and give them the chance to share their views about the issues they care about to influence my work & shape the direction of government policy.👇 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/news/childrens…

The SEND legal framework gives children & YP the right to an education that meets their individual needs.  As talk of reform grows, this blog explains why rolling back these rights would ignore 40 years of progress - and why defending the law is vital: bit.ly/465DL4o

📢 The SENDIOG (The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Organisation Group) Information Sheet lists organisations offering free advice & support on SEN and Disability in England, including helplines, emails, and direct support : councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/all-…

Appealing to the SEND Tribunal? Our free resources can help you navigate the process, from how to submit an appeal through to what to expect at the hearing. 🔗Access clear, step-by-step guidance and templates: ipsea.org.uk/appealing-to-t…

#LearningDisabilityWeek starts on Monday. We've events taking place across South Tyneside including arts and crafts, sports, workshops, information events, performances at the Amphitheatre. Find out more at: southtyneside.gov.uk/LDWeek #LDWeek25 #LDWeek2025

📣 Free online course alert! Check out the Council for Disabled Children’s course on “Introduction to Mental Health” It covers key mental health terminology, offers guidance in working with people who experience mental health difficulties, and more buff.ly/MLiYhsN

Our '𝑰𝑨𝑺 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒚𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆' Event is back, as part of 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌! 📅 Thursday 19th June ⏰ 3:45-5:45pm 📍 Epinay School For further information and to book visit: #iasinstevent" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southtynesidesendiass.co.uk/#iasinstevent

Fifth Round of £5000 Scholarships from @DoggerBankWind now open! Please help spread the word to any South Tyneside residents you may know applying for, or already studying, a STEM-based undergraduate course at a UK university. More information: blackbullion.com/funding/dogger…

Our '𝑰𝑨𝑺 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒚𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆' Event is back, as part of 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌! 📅 Thursday 19th June ⏰ 3:45-5:45pm 📍 Epinay School For further information and to book visit: #iasinstevent" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southtynesidesendiass.co.uk/#iasinstevent

The new NHS mental health website acts as a one stop page for residents of South Tyneside to get help on a range of mental health issues. stsftmentalhealth.nhs.uk