SEND East Riding Local Offer Bulletin

East Riding of Yorkshire Council sent this bulletin at 04-07-2024 09:00 AM BST

Thursday 4 July 2024

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Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Consultation - Survey

The local authority currently commissions an external, independent service to provide a disagreement resolution and mediation service for parents/carers and young people in relation to SEND disagreements.

The local authority has two services which support disagreements in relation to Education, Health and Care assessments and plans. Both services are independent of the local authority, should be operated by the same provider, and are free to access.

These services include:

1. Disagreement Resolution Service - will offer disagreements resolution to parent carers and young people to help resolve disagreements about any aspect of Education, Health, and Care provision.

2. Mediation Service - This service is used for any decision that could lead to an appeal to the SEND Tribunal, this includes:

Refusal to carry out an EHC assessment
Refusal to issue a EHC Plan after an assessment
Ceasing to maintain a EHC Plan
Disagreement about the description of need, provision to meet those needs and/or placement stated in an EHC Plan.

The current contract is due to end on 31 October 2024 and therefore a tender exercise will be required to be undertaken to find a new provider. It is crucial to capture the perspectives of parents, carers, children, and young people. We would like to ensure that everyone's voices are heard and taken into account. By participating in this survey, you'll have the opportunity to share your valuable insights and help to shape the future of the service.

The close date is, 8th July 2024.

The link:

https://consultation.eastriding.gov.uk/s/8Q81PN/

News Articles

RSBC’s Royal Creation Competition - RSBC

Enter our Royal Creation Competition

From 18th June to 12th July, we’re welcoming competition entries in a variety of creative formats that will be shared with King Charles.

All you have to do is use your skills and imagination to create something that celebrates King Charles becoming the patron of RSBC. It really is that easy! There are 3 creative categories that you can enter, and each one has a main prize and a runner up prize just waiting to be won…

For more information visit RSBC’s Royal Creation Competition - RSBC

Adult Learning

Adult Learning has a new Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability qualification live now 🎉

This is the perfect qualification to start over the summer to help children, teenagers, and adults with SEND support. It isn’t a qualification you want to miss out on if you want to equip yourself with the skills to support them.

Learn more: https://eryc.link/adultlearn/SEND

Events

IMPs Holiday Clubs

We have 4 exciting fully inclusive IMPs summer holiday clubs coming up, that you don't want to miss! Here is a snap shot of the exciting clubs, all held at New Earswick Folk Hall: Friday 26th July, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Musical Detectives with Jodie from AAM Friday 2nd August, 10am - 12pm

Under the Sea Adventure with Sian from Toolbox DramaTuesday 6th August, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Move with Nature with Karen & Emily from Mesh and JodieTuesday 13th August, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Samba with Chris from Bamboo Tamboo Ages 8+ -

If you fall outside of this age bracket, please contact us to chat about it Cost: £12 – subsidised and siblings places are available, please askWe’ll also be offering 1 - to - 1 multisensory and interactive iMUSE sessions alongside the IMPS Holiday Club. Let us know when booking if you’d like an iMUSE session.You can find out more about the individual sessions on our website here: https://aamedia.org.uk/news/imps-holiday-clubs-are-back-for-the-summer/

And you can book onto the sessions using this form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gSJ3BSLizUmY-HUBmnhmQ4PgVv9BNT9Jipeaspp4ynFUNTNCMEM1MjI0UFRKV0RXVVhGMlJYWkhVSS4u

East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum Events:

EYPCF hosting Breakfast – Hessle

Date – 12th July 2024

Time – 10:30 – 12:30

Venue – Darley’s, Boothferry Rd, Hessle, HU13 9AR

COST – FREE, parking is available onsite.

Notes - This session is for all parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with SEND.

Please join us for our last event of this term. We will be joined by Claire, Executive Headteacher of Venn Academy, who is looking to gather views of parents and carers in terms of their needs in relation to the proposed new school in the East Riding.

This is a chance to meet the members of the EYPCF team and a great opportunity to meet likeminded parents and carers who understand what life is like as a SEND family to share experiences and offer peer to peer support.

Please send us an email to let us know that you will be joining us with your name and contact details.

We can provide expenses support (mileage or public transport) or any childcare costs although children are more than welcome.

Contact – admin@eypcf.co.uk to let us know that you’re joining us as places are limited.

Local Offer Roadshow - New dates

Our information sessions are continuing at libraries across the East Riding. These have been a great opportunity to find out how the Local Offer website can help you to find the right advice, information and support you and your family.

No need to book just come along and meet the Local Offer team.

For more information please contact: localoffer@eastriding.gov.uk

Some sessions have been rearranged and a new date has been added at Pocklington. Upcoming dates are:

Market Weighton Library - Wednesday 10 July, 2pm-3.30pm
Pocklington Library - Thursday 4 July, 10am-12noon- NEW DATE
Stamford Bridge Library - Thursday 4 July, 2.30pm-4.30pm REARRANGED DATE
Howden Library - Monday 15 July, 10am-1pm
Willerby Library - Tuesday 23 July, 10am-12noon
Bridlington Central Library - Wednesday 24 July, 10am-12noon REARRANGED DATE
Snaith Library - Tuesday 30 July, 2pm-4pm.

Further dates will be announced when confirmed.

For full details of each libraries address please visit:

Find a library (external council website)

Surveys, Consultations and Useful Information

FASP Applications remain open for 2024

Applications continue to come in and the team are working hard to process them within 10-15 working days. Feedback surveys will go out once applications close.

Freedom Activity Support Payment (FASP) - East Riding of Yorkshire Council - My Account (achieveservice.com)

Applications remain open until Sunday 6th September 2024 and the FASP team are on-hand to support with any queries.

We appreciate your patience during this busy time.

Further information including full details of how to apply, eligibility, frequently asked questions and a guide to completing the application can be found on our FASP page.

Local Offer Update:

The following new pages have been created recently:

Training- Training opportunities for parent/carers and professionals working with families.

Bereavement Support- Information, resources and helplines for families who have lost, or are about to lose someone close to them.

School attendance- Information and support to help children and young people have good attendance at school.

Please share any feedback on these new pages using localoffer@eastiriding.gov.uk

The Families Information Service Hub have no control over the nature, content and availability of the external sites linked to within this newsletter. The inclusion of any links does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them.

The next bulletin will be on Thursday 18 July 2024.

If you would like to submit information, news or events for inclusion in the next bulletin, please email us BEFORE 12 NOON on Wednesday 17 July 2024 .

(please note submission does not guarantee inclusion).

Thank you.