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In this issue:
Our last bulletin of the 2024/25 academic year, and thinking of past notices, the world of SEND continues to await some form of update from central Government about changes to the system.
It's been 6 years since a review was announced to look at the progress of the 2014 SEND reforms - that's spanned 2 Governments, 5 Prime Ministers, 8 Ministers for Education, 3 national lockdowns, and even a Championship for Coventry City!
Now reports suggest that in the Autumn, we will find out the Government's plan for how SEND is supported across education, health and care. Hopefully this will give a clear direction, for the short and long term, of managing the increased demand for services supporting children and young people with SEND.
Most of the information contained in the bulletin is related to things happening in the summer holidays, but we're always interested to hear about anything else that is happening. Let us know of things we can share with Coventry families by emailing sendnews@coventry.gov.uk
I hope you all have something of a break over the next few weeks!
Chris Firth
Manager, SEND IASS Coventry
Thousands of disabled young people lose school transport when they turn 16, even though they’re still legally required to stay in education.
Find out what Contact is saying on this matter and get involved with their campaign.
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Explore how to manage anxiety and help cope with worries about returning to school, new starts and changes.
For children aged 4+ and their families.
Workshops in Coventry:
Monday 4 August 2025
Moat Family Hub, CV2 1EQ, 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Families For All Hub, CV6 5LB, 10.30am - 12.30pm
To find out more and check your child is eligible to attend please email: risecommunityoffer@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
07917 504682
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Coventry Parent Carer Forum (CPCF) are running a fortnightly coffee and chat group for parents/carers of children who have SEND.
Tuesdays (fortnightly) 12.30pm-2.30pm, children welcome.
Contact Diane Morris for more information:
covpf@entrustcarepartnership.org.uk
Venue: Stoke Heath Community Centre
14 Burroughs Close
Coventry
CV2 3QH
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Want to know more about why your child behaves like they do, and what you can do about it?
Positive Family Foundations can help! They run programmes that cover ideas around brain development, attachment theory, sensory needs, and emotional regulation.
Find out more about this programme and others (including, pre-recorded and in-person workshops on supporting your child with maths, reading and writing) via the button below.
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Join Colette Longden, Parenting Team Trainer at The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, for an insightful session where you'll learn:
- Why children exhibit challenging behaviours and how to recognise their triggers and responses
- How to be proactive not reactive, whilst validating emotions and building connection and trust
- How to identify when to seek professional support and develop personal coping strategies for stressful moments
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Entrust Care Partnership are delivering a new session at Aspire Family Hub suitable for children age 8+ with additional needs.
The session 'Art for All' offers a mixture of art forms, dance, drama, illustration and art.
Details: Running weekly (term time) from Tuesday 16 September, 5pm
Venue: Aspire Family Hub, CV1 2SF
Contact Lynne lynnebarton@entrustcarepartnership.org.uk for more information
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HAF Holiday Activities are free for children who receive Benefit Related Free School Meals. There are also some paid activities for children who are not eligible.
The HAF activities can be filtered by the following categories:
- ‘Universal Provision with SEND Support’
- ‘Specialist SEND Provision’
- ‘Universal provision’
If you have any further questions or queries about bookings, please contact HAFprogramme@coventry.gov.uk
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'Changing the Future' are offering a SEND Summer Holiday Camp in Coventry throughout the summer holidays for 7-16 year olds!
This camp is designed exclusively for neurodivergent children and young people (ages 7–16) including those with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, trauma, and more.
To find out more contact Abbie at 'Changing the Future': abbie@changingthefuture.co.uk
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Ladybug Lodge are offering a range of sessions for children and young people with SEND this summer holiday, including swimming, dance, music sessions and more. .
All sessions are hosted at Tiverton School, Ashington Grove, CV3 4DE.
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Coventry Family Hubs offer a range of activities to families across the city throughout the summer holidays. |
Darren from Grapevine has organised a new weekly disco for children with disabilities and learning difficulties.
The Disco will take place every Thursday from 7pm and is £4. FREE entry for carers. All proceeds will go to regular themed events.
Venue: The Arches Venue, 22 - 23 Arches Industrial Estate, Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3JQ
Contact Darren for more information 07707 224510
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The Wave will be running a 'quiet time session' for individuals with complex needs and disabilities.
These sessions set out to create a peaceful environment: no music, calming toys, and all slides available
Date: Sunday 3 August 1pm - 3pm
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Coventry ROCKS- Coventry ROCKS also provides information on activities, events and clubs in and around Coventry (Not SEND specific unless stated).
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A booklet providing useful information about services and support available for those who are diagnosed or who self-identify as neurodivergent, and those who care for and support them.
Access the booklet via the Dimensions webpage.
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Rise is a family of NHS-led services providing emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire.
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www.coventryfamilies.co.uk is a website which can help you find information and support from a wide variety of services in the Coventry area for children and young people from 0-25yrs, including information around SEND.
If you would prefer to speak to someone directly, Coventry’s Family Hubs can provide advice and support at their friendly locations across the city. You can find your nearest Family Hub at www.coventry.gov.uk/familyhubs
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Kooth is an anonymous digital counselling and support service for children and young people aged 11-25 years providing access to emotional wellbeing and early intervention mental health support. For more information visit the Kooth webpage.
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Coventry City Council have developed a 'Cost of living and wellbeing support' webpage. This page has a broad range of links to information and advice you may find useful if you’re struggling financially and require support with helping you manage the cost of living pressures.
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'Act on Energy' provides free impartial advice on energy efficiency and grants and projects available in your area to help keep you warm this winter.
To find out more visit the Act on Energy Website
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P3 can provide help with: Housing/tenancy issues, independent living skills, money management/benefit advice, health and well-being or general advice and support.
Contact P3 on 08081 962660 or visit your local family hub to find out more.
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Coventry Citizens Advice provide a range of free, confidential advice, including housing, benefits and debt.
You can contact them via their Advice Line: 0800 144 88 48
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The Coventry Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Local Offer brings together information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
The SEND Local Offer will cover services available to the public across education, health and social care:
Education: such as nurseries, playgroups, schools and colleges as well as support services like Educational Psychology and SEN services
Health: children's and adult services including GPs, therapists and hospital services
Social care: such as short break services and children's and adult disability services.
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If you have any comments or wish to contribute something to the next bulletin, please let us know by contacting us sendnews@coventry.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can keep up to date through SEND IASS's;
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