Your regular bitesize update for new or updated information, services for professionals supporting children and young people aged 0-25 years old with additional needs in Somerset, and their families.

So what was new during the summer holidays and start of term?

Grant funding for activities during school holidays

New page sharing the criteria, process and application forms for the CIA Team Grant Funding for short breaks providers. The next application round is open between 7 and 28 October.

www.somerset.gov.uk/grant-funding-for-activities-during-school-holidays/

Autism and ADHD Pathway

Referral expedition policy has been uploaded for greater clarity over when and why an assessment may progress faster.

www.somerset.gov.uk/neurodevelopmental-next-steps-form

The SCERTs model

New dates listed for an exciting opportunity for parent carers, school staff and professionals across education, care and health to attend a 3-hour webinar working collaboratively to support neurodivergent children and young people focussing on how the SCERTS framework can be useful for a common language, particularly around provision of support.

www.somerset.gov.uk/

Exam access arrangements

What exam access arrangements are and how to request them, including possible assessments needed.

www.somerset.gov.uk/exam-access-arrangements

If things are not working with SEND

An improved set of pages walking through the steps to take if things are not working. This starts with talking to the service, most concerns can be resolved early. Moves onto making your complaint, helping you understand the different processes for different services. Followed by disagreement resolution and what to do if you’re still not happy.

www.somerset.gov.uk/if-things-are-not-working-with-send

Collaborative Outcomes Meeting Guide

Updated to reflect changes in the timing of the decision of whether to issue an Education Health and Care Plan. This decision will now take place AFTER the Collaborative Outcomes Meeting is held so that the support and provision required to meet the needs of the child or young person can be fully considered in decision making.

www.somerset.gov.uk/collaborative-outcomes-meetings-guide

Funding and provision for children with additional needs

As mentioned in other articles, the consultation on proposals for changes to funding and support for children whose needs are not being met and children who are at risk of exclusion is open until 21 October. There are several videos to help understand what the proposals are. As well as a list of opportunities to talk through the proposals and find out more.

www.somerset.gov.uk/funding-and-provision-for-additional-needs