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SEND inspection completed – Thank you for your support
We’re pleased to share that the SEND inspection in East Riding was completed on Friday, 10 October. It’s been nearly four years since our last inspection and we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part.
Whether you shared your own perspective or supported others to share theirs, your contribution has made a real difference. We’re especially grateful to everyone who completed the Ofsted surveys, your feedback plays a vital role in helping inspectors understand what’s working well and where improvements are needed.
We expect to receive the inspection feedback in mid-November and we’ll share it with you when we can, through the Local Offer website and future bulletins.
We’re committed to listening, learning and working together to keep improving services and support for children and young people with SEND across East Riding.
Thank you again for your continued support and for being part of this journey.
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Help us bring the Local Offer to you and hear your feedback!
We’ve been out and about the last few weeks visiting school coffee mornings and parents’ evenings and we’re now looking to join some activity sessions during the half term holidays too!
We want to make it as easy as possible for families to connect with us so if you know of a group, event, or activity where families will be gathering, we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a community centre, play session, SEND-friendly event, or informal meet-up, we’re happy to pop by with our stall and a friendly face.
📧 Please send your suggestions to: localoffer@eastriding.gov.uk
Let’s shape and develop the Local Offer together in the places that work best for you.
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STREAM for SEND – October Half Term at East Riding Libraries 🎨
East Riding Libraries are offering tailored STREAM sessions (Science, Tech, Reading, Engineering, Art & Maths) designed with SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) in mind. These sessions provide sensory-friendly, accessible learning experiences for all children and young people.
Featured Sessions (Booking required):
Dinostar – The Dinosaur Experience (SEND Friendly) 🦕
Beverley Library, Thursday, 30 October, 2pm-2.45pm
Lego Art for Children and Families with SEND 🎨
Beverley Library, Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 10am-12noon
Bridlington Central Library, Thursday 30 October, 1pm-2.30pm
Haltemprice Library and Customer Service Centre, Thursday, 30 October, 10.30am-12noon
Snap Circuits for Children and Families with SEND🔌
Goole Library, Tuesday, 28 October, 2pm-3.30pm
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Barnardo's Buzz Clubs - Specialist Youth Groups📣
Specialist youth groups designed specifically for children and young people aged 12-18 with disabilities and complex health needs.
Designed for children and young people aged 12–18 with disabilities and complex health needs, Buzz Clubs offer a safe, inclusive space to build friendships and explore potential.
Weekly sessions during term time (6–8pm)
Cottingham – Mondays
Holme on the Wolds – Tuesdays
Market Weighton – Thursdays
£5 per session
Contact: dsiclibs@barnardos.org.uk
🔗 View the Buzz Club poster and more details
The Market Weighton Buzz Club is also opening it's doors this evening 6-8pm to welcome any potential new members.
This is a great opportunity to meet the team, explore the space, and find out more about what the club offers for children and young people with SEND.
Contact: dsiclibs@barnardos.org.uk
🔗 View the open day poster and more details
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East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum Events 📅
EYPCF – Breakfast Club – Bridlington ☕
Tuesday, 18 November | 10am–12noon
Freeman Cookhouse and Pub, Bridlington
Cost: Free | Parking available onsite, breakfast will be provided, please arrive before 10.30am.
Join other parents and carers of children and young people with SEND for breakfast, conversation, and peer support in a relaxed setting.
🔗 Find out more and book your place
EYPCF – Christmas Wreath Making 🎄
Monday, 1 December | 6:30pm–9:30pm
The Warton Arms, Hull Road, Woodmansey, HU17 0TH
Cost: Free | Parking available onsite
This festive session is open to all parents and carers of children and young people (0–25) with SEND. Travel and childcare costs can be reimbursed.
Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while making your own Christmas wreath!
🔗 Tickets are limited – book now to avoid disappointment
EYPCF – October Newsletter 📰
🔗Catch up on the latest updates, events, and opportunities
EYPCF – Volunteer with Us 🙋♀️
Are you a parent/carer of a child 0-25 with SEND and want to share your experience and knowledge to help improve lives for families across the East Riding?
Being a volunteer of the Steering Group involves representing the PCF at meetings with the local authority, health, and other external organisations alongside other PCF Steering Group members, attending and helping at EYPCF events, check-in and chats, and workshops around the region.
📧 Interested? Email: admin@eypcf.co.uk to find out more.
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Understanding Autism Seminar 🗣️
The Communication and Interaction Specialist Team is running an Understanding Autism seminar for parents and carers.
Thursday, 6 November | 10am–12.30pm
Cameron Room, Keldmarsh Primary School, Beverley
Cost: Free (booking required). Up to two places per family.
📧 To book your place, email: eps@eastriding.gov.uk
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Early years inclusion support
The Early years inclusion team supports children under 5 and their families with all aspects of SEND and inclusion. The team includes:
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Early Years Inclusion Panel – Brings services together to offer coordinated, multi-agency support for children with learning, developmental, physical or medical needs. It’s not a service, but a process with a named lead practitioner to ensure the right support at the right time.
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Portage – A home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with SEND. It offers home visits, Portage groups, training for families and practitioners, and the Portage Stamp of Approval for inclusive early years settings.
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Area SENCOs – Support private, voluntary and independent early years settings with inclusion. This includes help with support plans, family meetings, transitions, inclusion funding, and training.
🔗 Find out more on the East Riding Local Offer website
Let us know your website feedback💬
Your feedback matters. Every comment and suggestion helps us improve the Local Offer and shape the development of the new platform to better meet the needs of children, young people, and families with SEND.
📧 Share your thoughts: localoffer@eastriding.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.
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The next bulletin will be sent on Thursday, 30 October 2025.
If you would like to submit information, news or events for inclusion in the next bulletin, please email us BEFORE 12 NOON on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 .
(Please note submission does not guarantee inclusion).
Thank you.
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