Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on
- Improving SEND Services
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Our action plan in partnership with SNAP PCF
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Have your say ... on how you would like to receive SEND information
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SNAP Parent Carer Forum Information Session - School Attendance
- CAMHS Events
- What's On
- Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee Mornings
Improving SEND Services
Central Bedfordshire Council, and the BLMK ICB have worked with SNAP Parent Carer Forum to agree how we will work together in equal partnership and value the independence of the forum in their support and challenge role.
As a partnership, we are committed to co-production being at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that ‘together is better’. This means working together consistently with SNAP PCF, young people, and families as equal partners as we design, develop, implement, and review services, recognising the value of working together as a way of maximising the chances of getting the services right the first time. As partners we each bring different and complimentary expertise. We strive to communicate with and involve, families in such a way that children, young people and their parents and carers can have their voices heard.
The agreement specifically addresses:
- The role of SNAP PCF as outlined in their partnership agreement and our obligations to SNAP PCF, to work with them as equal partners.
- The resources and training available to support officers to develop and embed their co-production practice.
- Central Bedfordshire Council and BLMK ICB recognise that SNAP PCF parent representatives involved in strategic or operational projects of work, represent the views of their collective membership.
The Partnership Agreement will be referred to as a best practice guide and embedded across the partnership.
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Our action plan in partnership with SNAP PCF
Earlier this year the outcome of the SNAP PCF survey was announced, and an action plan was created to address the points you raised.
See what actions have been agreed for the Autumn term, and what steps we are taking to improve our services based on what you told SNAP PCF.
You can read the full action plan on the Local Offer, which covers all upcoming work and priorities.
Read the SNAP PCF SEND Survey report.
To become a member of SNAP PCF, please complete their membership form
The Noddy ‘No-nonsense’ Guide to SEN Law brings together the relevant legal provisions, the codes of practice, Government guidance and case law. It is a free public resource to assist all those who deal with Special Educational Needs (SEN) law in England – including judges, legal practitioners, local authorities, and parents.
Have your say ... on how you would like to receive SEND information
Are you 14-25 years old and use our SEND local offer?
If you said YES, we need your help!
We want to hear from you about the SEND Local Offer and how you would like to receive the information we put out, as a young person living in Central Bedfordshire.
To have your say, simply complete our survey.
We want to know what you would like to see improved, to help us make things better for you.
The survey will be open until 30 November 2022 AND for everyone who completes the survey you will be entered into a prize draw to win a £15 Amazon Voucher.
SNAP Parent Carer Forum Information Session - School Attendance
CAMHS Events
What's on Calendar
Due to feedback from the SNAP PCF Parent/Carer Survey we have updated our What's on Calendar on the Local Offer. Now you will be able to click on a date and a list of events that are happening that day will appear on the right hand side. Just click on the event that you are interested in to read more information about it. So check it out and let us know what you think by emailing local.offer@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee Mornings
Leighton Buzzard Mencap Opportunity Group
Thursdays 10 – 11:30 (Termtime only)
Casual chat & play session for parents, carers & their children who have additional needs. Support for parents, carers & their children who have additional needs.
Ring 0300 300 8880 to book on.
SEND Stay and Play
Every Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00 am
Dunstable Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8106/0300 300 8104
SEND Support coffee afternoon every second Monday of the month,
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Shefford and Stotfold Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8112
SEND Support coffee afternoon every 4th Thursday of the month,
1:30 – 2:30 am
Flitwick Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8111
SEND Coffee morning, Stay and Play every first and third Friday of the month,
10:30 – 11:30 am
Houghton Regis Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8115
Support group for parents or carers with children who have SEND
Biggleswade Youth Centre - every other Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Fortnightly catch ups and support online and face-to-face. A chance to speak to professionals from the CDC, Early Years Support Team, Speech and Language plus more.
To book a free place contact Karen on 0300 300 6009 or email karen.burton@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Please visit the Local Offer for more information on activities, services, advice and support across Central Bedfordshire for children and young people with SEND or follow us on Facebook
We hope you have found the information in the bulletin helpful. We would love to hear your feedback and what you would like to see in future editions. Please let us know by emailing send.feedback@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Do you provide a service or run events for children and young people with SEND and their families?
We would like to offer providers the opportunity to advertise local SEND services and events in our fortnightly SEND news bulletin, on our local offer Facebook page and to be included in the local offer What's On page.
If you would like to be featured then please email details about your service and/or event to local.offer@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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