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SENDiass4BCP
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Providing free, impartial, and confidential information, advice and support for children and young people (up to the age of 25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers, living in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
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December winding down, and you don't want to think of January yet, I'm sure - so save this post for the New Year, to avoid missing out on the events that start back the first week of January 2026: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/12/23/w...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Learn more about Healthy Relationships, and access resources to support your family: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/12/17/h...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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FLARE members write blogs on things that are important to them. Follow the link to learn about Louise's experiences of sharing her voice with decision-makers and her advice for other young people buff.ly/WzPicXu @KIDScharity @educationgovuk
Louise’s blog: Speaking with decision-makers
We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Interested in the latest news about #SEND?

Sign up to our newsletter, it contains news, resources and events relating to special educational needs and disabilities.

Please subscribe here: buff.ly/3SDcn3S.
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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No more events this year, but we're still around to support you - read more here: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/12/15/n...
A laptop on a white desk displaying a webpage titled “Support,” with icons for Children and Young People, Parents and Carers, Practitioners, Keyworkers, and Parent Carer Forum. An open notebook with a pen lies to the left, and a white mug is on the right. Above the laptop, yellow cloud shapes feature blue text reading “Access SEND Support anytime.”
December 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Free online group for carers!
A poster from Minstead Trust, for free online groups for family carers. The poster has a green background with orange and white text. Headline reads: “FREE ONLINE GROUPS FOR FAMILY CARERS.” It features two sections: “Online Carer Community” - invites carers of people with learning disabilities and/or autism to join free monthly lunchtime chats (12:00-13:30) for sharing experiences and resources. This includes a photo of people in a group activity. www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/CarerCommunity. “Carers Share and Shape” - invites carers to monthly evening chats (18:30-19:30) to share experiences and help shape future support, with optional research participation via the University of Essex. Includes an image of older people in a group activity. www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/CarersShareAndShape.*
December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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youthvoice.ncb.org.uk
Have you listened to the @NCBtweets youth-led podcast Our Turn to Talk?

So far, it’s covered:

EHC plans

Autism

Mental health

Social media

Ending poverty

These are just some of the themes—more powerful episodes coming soon!
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/3VpOLBa
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Join our December #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning!
☕ We’ll round off 2025 by reflecting on this year’s successes and challenges, and discussing upcoming opportunities and events. There’ll also be time to network, share what you’re working on.
Register: buff.ly/2hHdidE
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Yesterday’s budget statement included a number of announcements involving changes in the rules for working age benefits.

Read our more in-depth summary here 👇
The main benefits announcements in the Budget
Yesterday’s budget statement included a number of announcements involving changes in the rules for working age benefits. Two-child limit scrapped The biggest change is the scrapping of the two-child limit for Universal Credit claimants from April 2026. If you claim Universal Credit, you get an additional amount – a “child element” – for each dependent […]
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November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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What's on in December? Take a look at the events that you can attend while avoiding the crowds of Christmas shoppers! sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/27/w...
AI-Generated image of a "What's On" calendar, opened to the month of December. The calendar's upper leaf depicts a large house with a snow-covered roof and deep snow over the lawn, while the nearby fir trees are also likewise dusted. The lower leaf notes that it is December. The calendar is stuck to a fridge in a domestic home; off to the side are seen colourful fairy lights, decorations of pine boughs, and Christmas scarves and gloves laid out
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Only 9 days left to share your views in the BCP Council SEND Survey.
The survey runs until 30/11 & asks about your experiences of using SEND services in BCP.
Every response matters - please take a few minutes to have your say before the deadline: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/21/9...
A vertical gradient of purple to blue is the background of a poster, that bears the centralised text, "Only 9 days left to complete the BCP Council SEND Survey! Have your say today!" In the corners are symbols of people with speech bubbles; pale clouds add variation to the sides and corners of the image
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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FLARE members write blogs on things that are important to them. Follow the link to learn about Louise's experiences of sharing her voice with decision-makers and her advice for other young people buff.ly/WzPicXu @KIDScharity @educationgovuk
Louise’s blog: Speaking with decision-makers
We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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youthvoice.ncb.org.uk
Join our Nov #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning! ☕
We’ll explore mental health & neurodiversity, focusing on ADHD, with Jasmine Chavda. Share experiences, discuss challenges, and collaborate on solutions!
Register here: buff.ly/Ih13jNv
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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IPSEA and the Howard League for Penal Reform have an updated guide, that is recommended reading if you are supporting a child in custody, or at risk of going into custody. It is aimed at parents and professionals. Take a look at our summary, and the full guide: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/20/e...
AI-Generated image: a pencil sketch showing 4 children sat cross-legged on the floor. a blank wars and the bars of a gaol are behind them. While they appear to be wearing a plain, formal clothing, they all have blank, featureless faces.
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Adam & Jessica Hinks from the @ncb.org.uk
Young Research Advisors shared how young people shape research at every stage, from design to data & dissemination.
Youth voices driving real change!
#MPWPractitionersCoP #YouthVoice #MakingParticipationWork
November 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman has produced a good practice guide for supporting children out of school. Take a look at our summary and the full report, on our website: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/10/c...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Our FREE webinar on cuts to the Universal Credit health element is tomorrow!

Book your free place here:
Webinar on cuts to the Universal Credit health element
Advice for parents /carers about the government’s plans to cut the Universal Credit health element for some new claimants
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November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Explore how we can involve disabled children and young people in research at the next #MakingParticipationWork Practitioners’ Community of Practice on 19 Nov, 10:00–13:00 online.
Register now: buff.ly/dkN563f
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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There are 2 different surveys available this week for you to voice your experiences of SEND Services in BCP. We have already shared the Ofsted Survey on Monday; BCP Council SEND Survey is also live. We encourage you to fill out both, as your answers in each survey go to (1/2)
AI-Generated image. A turquoise and yellow posted with 2 surveys side-by-side. On the left is the Ofsted Survey, on the right is the BCP SEND Survey. Both feature tickboxes, with some ticks and some blanks, while around the surveys are pencils, thumbs up, and question marks. Text around the images reads: "2 Different surveys", "Tick both off your list this week!", "Because who doesn't love TWO surveys in one week!", "Your voice really counts!".
November 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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We can't advise on queries around benefits - but @contactfamilies.bsky.social can.
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Are you on our interactive map? Join the MPW SEND strategic participation groups and make sure your voice is heard! buff.ly/4aXoQtC
November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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A vibrant green poster that reads: JOIN US FOR OUR SWRAC OPEN DAY OPEN FOR EVERYONE! Our Open Day welcomes parents, carers, potential students, employers, SEN professionals, and anyone with an interest in education and additional needs to explore our college, meet the staff and find out more about what we offer! Get to know us! THURSDAY, NOV 13TH 10AM – 3PM 22 SEA ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BH5 1DD SWRAC Instagram: @swrac_learning. Facebook: @swraclearning. CONTACT US: 01202 848099. www.swrac.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Ofsted and the CQC want to know what you think of SEND Services in BCP. Different surveys for children and young people, parent carers, and practitioners. Details and survey links by tapping the folowig link: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/03/a...
A plain white square that contains the logos of the Quality and Care Commission, and of Ofsted. Under those logos is the text, "Area SEND inspection for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Area Partnership"
November 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The monthly Parent Carer Drop-in at Somerford ARC is cancelled(although check their page for updates). We have other events coming up, look at our update for more information: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/03/c...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Explore how we can involve disabled children and young people in research at the next #MakingParticipationWork Practitioners’ Community of Practice on 19 Nov, 10:00–13:00 online.
Register now: buff.ly/dkN563f
November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM