Entries for the Imagine the Possibilities Awards 2024 – celebrating Supported Employment in Somerset – are now open! These awards are an opportunity to celebrate all those who make up the Supported Employment community in Somerset. Educators, employers, and job…

Ahead of the wraparound expansion, please can mainstream and specialist schools with primary age children complete this survey on their current wraparound supply and demand. The Government is looking to increase the availability of wraparound provision for parents of primary…

Interactive ‘magic’ projectors have over 100 games and activities which have been designed by professionals to support children and adults who may be living with autism or learning difficulties. Available at Taunton; Bridgwater; Yeovil; Chard and Frome Libraries, anyone can…

A sculpture which aims to raise awareness of the negative effects of violence and aggression will be in Somerset next month as part of a nationwide tour. The Knife Angel will be placed outside the Market House in Taunton from 03…

Preparing to write the next Children and Young People’s Plan. Somerset Youth Forum is inviting all young people in Somerset aged 10-18 years (or up to 25 years with SEND) to a special session to discuss what young people need…

The Ofsted Big Listen is currently underway, inviting valuable insights across various sectors, from schools to children’s social care. The Ofsted Big Listen aims to gather feedback on Ofsted’s operations, focusing on areas such as reporting, inspection practices, culture, and…

Comic Relief funded free training to support Early Years Practitioners confidence to support children with SEND in their setting. Just imagine this, we (EY practitioners, managers, SENCo’s, Teachers) are all sitting together in a large room. We are all sitting…

St. Michael’s Academy Holiday Club is a programme, run by our partner Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), caters to up to 150 children from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds. The club welcomes children of all ages and capabilities, including children…

The Somerset Parent Carer Forum have created a range of fantastic workshops based on topics parents have expressed would be helpful – Workshops for Information, Support and Education (WISE). All the workshops are delivered or co-delivered by someone with lived experience of being…

Our March meeting was jam-packed with really interesting topics! In the morning, we had a session with Chloe from Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) team to have a discussion with our members about the transition into adulthood options for young people…

A leading youth voice advocate has been celebrated at a special event attended by Somerset Council staff and councillors. At the event, which was held at County Hall, Taunton, on 16 February, Josh Lancaster (aged 18) was celebrated for his…

Hello, and welcome to this month’s SEND news. As ever it is packed full of useful information and news. “Nothing about us, without us” is a central idea about work with people with SEND – participation is key to getting…

For the attention of Head teachers/SENCos and Finance officers of schools-maintained, and academy and colleges-primary/secondary/post 16. The Early Bird Window for the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) Traded service from September 2024 is now open. This is the only time we…

Transitioning into adulthood can be an exciting phase for many young people. It brings new opportunities, choices, and a sense of independence. However, it’s not always easy to access all the information needed to make informed decisions for both young…

A free webinar, run by the UKHSA SW Health Protection Team, gives you the opportunity to learn about childhood infections in early years and educational settings. Whilst we always provide a general introduction about preventing and managing cases and outbreaks,…

SASP have now emailed all schools with the codes for the upcoming Easter Happy Healthy Holidays programme which parents can use to book their child onto the provision. Bookings open on Monday 4th March at 10am. Please ensure you distribute…

Who can benefit from the Inclusion Advice Line? The Inclusion Advice Line (IAL) is designed to support a wide range of professionals working in educational settings, including SENCOs and other school professionals. How does it work? When you call the…

Below are SERTS Workshops now available to book. Title: SCERTS in Action – Application with Autistic Learners who are Conversational Partners Presenter: Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP, Co-Author, The SCERTS Model Host: Somerset Council Dates:26 March 2024 (via Zoom) Course Time 1:00pm – 4:00pm (UK…

Somerset Youth Forum is inviting all young people in Somerset aged 10-18 years (or up to 25 years with SEND) to a special session to discuss what young people need to have a happy and healthy childhood in Somerset. This…

Through generous funding from Comic Relief, Dingley’s Promise has developed a series of training modules designed to equip early years practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive environments where every child can thrive. The training covers a…