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 May update for the Local Area SEND Reform Planℹ️
The East Riding SEND Reform Plan has now been shared with the Department for Education (DfE) for feedback and suggestions for improvement.
The plan is about making SEND support better for children, young people and families over the next three years. Schools, health services, local teams and parent carers have all helped shape the ideas in the plan.
The plan aims to:
- help children get support earlier
- improve support in mainstream schools
- make it easier to get specialist help
- help services work better together
Some example improvements from the plan include:
- new specialist support teams for schools
- more support for children in local schools
- extra training for staff
- better support when children move between schools or services
The final plan will be sent to the DfE in June 2026.
We will be setting up sessions for families to hear more about the plans, ask questions and share their views. Families can check the East Riding Parent Carer forum (PCF) website for future meetings and updates.
Families will continue to play an important part in helping improve SEND support across East Riding.
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Amazon's supported internships launches for our young people 💼
A new, year-long Project SEARCH supported internship programme is launching in partnership with Amazon.
The programme is for young people aged 18 to 24 who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are working towards paid employment.
Amazon’s supported internship will offer places to young people interested in areas such as warehousing and logistics at their centre in Melton.
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Siemens Mobility celebrates supported internships 🎉
Siemens Mobility in Goole marked National Supported Internship Day 2026 with a range of activities involving their supported interns.
The day included a bake and plant sale, raising over £250 for Andy’s Man Club, a charity chosen by the interns, alongside a “Strength Showdown” with Easter prizes.
Interns also created handmade thank you cards for departments supporting rotations this term, recognising their contribution.
In the afternoon, a mock interview carousel with volunteers from across the site gave interns the opportunity to practise communication skills, build confidence, and receive feedback using real job descriptions.
The day highlighted the positive impact of supported internships while raising funds for men’s mental health.
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Our children’s centres are becoming Best Start Family Hubs 👨👩👧👦
Starting with the opening our Bridlington, Shaftesbury Road site earlier in May, our children’s centres are becoming Best Start Family Hubs, marking a step forward in how we support our families across the region. This change brings us in line with the government’s Best Start in Life strategy and reflects our ongoing commitment to offering the right help, at the right time, in the right place for children, young people, and their families.
Information about the new offer can be found on our family help webpage.
Find out more about this change Family Hubs launch to give children the Best Start in Life - News story
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East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum 🎟️
The East Riding Parent Carer Forum (EYPCF) has a range of upcoming events for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, including opportunities to connect, share experiences and find out more about local support.
Upcoming sessions include:
☕ Cuppa and Chat – Bridlington
🧠 Emotional Based School Avoidance – Beverley
🧸 Tea Time Treats and Softplay – Hornsea
🍳 Breakfast Club – Hessle
☕ Cuppa and Chat – Goole
📰 Read the EYPCF May newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/6177c03b897b/may-newsletter?e=b756dcc565
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Home-educated young people: Post-16 drop-ins (Remaining dates) 🎓
Parents and carers of young people with SEND who are educated at home are invited to attend upcoming Post-16 info drop-in sessions at local libraries. While some sessions have already taken place, several dates are still available this summer for young people aged 13–19 who are home educated or currently out of education or work.
These informal sessions offer guidance on next steps after Year 11, including sixth form, college, apprenticeships and training. Support is available with course searches, applications, personal statements, CVs and interview preparation. We can also support with information about providing careers education at home.
No booking is required simply attend a session that suits you. Whether exploring options or getting ready to apply, these sessions provide a supportive space to get advice. You can view the remaining dates and locations on the poster here.
For any questions, email: post16@eastriding.gov.uk
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Kids Sensory Library Hull and East Riding 🧸
The Kids Sensory Library offers a wide range of sensory equipment available to borrow on a monthly basis.
Drop-in sessions are held every Friday (term time only) from 10.30am to 2.30pm at 182 Chanterlands Avenue, Hull.
Bookable appointments are also available on other days.
For more information:
📞 01482 467540
📧 HullSensoryLibrary@kids.org.uk
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Last chance: The Beat Lab 🎵
A final reminder about The Beat Lab holiday club, taking place tomorrow (27 May).
This inclusive session offers young people the chance to explore accessible music technology, create their own beats, and take part in a fun, relaxed environment. A sensory-friendly space and optional 1:1 multisensory sessions are also available.
📍 Clifton Explore, York
🕐 1.30pm – 3.30pm
👦 Ages 8+
💷 £12 (subsidised places available)
To book a place:
📧 imps@aamedia.org.uk
📞 07547 288786
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Fun activities for kids this summer – HAF programme🎯
Plans are underway for this summer’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, open to children and young people aged 4 to 16, with a wide range of activities taking place across the East Riding.
Families who receive benefits‑related free school meals or council tax support can access the programme free of charge. Activities are also available to book on a paid basis for other families.
From the start of June, parents and carers will be able to register their interest by visiting:https://eequ.org/eastridinghaf
Bookings will open on Wednesday 10 June at 4pm.
This year’s programme includes STEM clubs, wellbeing sessions, drama workshops (leading to a pantomime performance), and sports leadership opportunities for young people. Alongside these, there will also be activities such as multi‑sports, pony trekking, go‑karting and high‑rope adventures.
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Reasonable adjustments in schools ✅
Schools and other organisations, including schools, have a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments are changes made to help someone with a disability.
The duty to make reasonable adjustments requires schools to take positive steps to ensure that disabled pupils can fully participate in the education provided and enjoy the other benefits, facilities and services the school offers. This duty covers all aspects of school life, including lunch times, school clubs and trips.
The duty is anticipatory, which means schools should think ahead about what changes may need to be made to support a disabled child.
Examples of reasonable adjustments include printing resources in a larger font for a child with a visual impairment, adapting a uniform policy for a child with sensory needs, and providing adjustments for exams and assessments where needed.
If parents or carers have concerns that reasonable adjustments are not in place, the first step is to discuss this with the school.
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Child Benefit – don’t miss out 👶
New parents are being encouraged to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible to avoid missing out on financial support.
Child Benefit is worth up to £27.05 per week for the first child, with additional payments for other children. Claims can only be backdated for up to 3 months.
Parents can apply online or via the HMRC app once their child’s birth has been registered.
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Autism and sensory needs seminar🧩
The Communication and Interaction Specialist (CIS) team is running their final parent and carer seminar of the school year: Autism and sensory needs.
The session will take place on 4 June, from 10am to 12.30pm, in the Cameron Room at Keldmarsh Primary School, Beverley.
The seminar is free to attend, but places must be booked in advance by emailing: eps@eastriding.gov.uk
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Comic Relief early years inclusion project free training offer is coming to an end 📣
The programme includes a range of practical courses, such as:
- Introduction to early years inclusion
- Early years SEND transitions
- The voice of the child
- Managing difficult conversations
- Behaviours that challenge
- Interactions within early years practice
- Leadership and management for inclusion
- Inclusive curriculum and assessment
- Developing communication in early years
- Creating inclusive environments
Please register before 30 June to ensure you can still access these courses for free.
Celebrate your commitment to inclusion 🎉
Early years providers can gain a mark of achievement recognising inclusive practice.
To qualify:
- 4+ practitioners
- 75% of staff complete the inclusive practice course, plus two others
Once complete, email training@dingley.org.uk
You’ll receive:
- A certificate to display
- A window sticker for your provision
- Resources to celebrate your achievement
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Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision in the Early Years🌈
We are pleased to share that the East Riding Early Years Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP) guide is now available.
This guide explains what good, inclusive practice looks like in early years settings and how providers support children as part of their everyday offer. It also helps practitioners spot early needs, recognise children’s strengths and plan the next steps to help them make progress.
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 School anxiety support💙
Tips for supporting children experiencing anxiety about school, including Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) - has been co-produced with parents and carers, the parent carer forum, and SEND collective voices.
It includes top tips for parents and carers, schools, and other professionals, and is intended to sit alongside the EBSA graduated approach document.
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 Healthy Minds in East Riding: Directory of support 🧠
This interactive resource was co-produced by key partners who provide support for our children, young people, and families' emotional health and wellbeing.
It is for professionals and parents to help guide them towards the help and support available for children and young people.
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Website feedback welcome💬
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
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Share your updates 📢
We welcome relevant updates, events, training opportunities, and resources that support children and young people with SEND and their families. Information on how to submit content can be found below.
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The Families Information Service Hub does not have control over the content, accuracy or availability of external websites linked in this newsletter. Including a link does not mean we endorse the site or the views expressed on it.
The next bulletin will be published as close to Thursday, 25 June as possible.
If you would like to submit information, news or events for consideration, please email localoffer@eastriding.gov.uk by 12 noon on Tuesday, 23 June.
Please note that submitting content does not guarantee inclusion.
Thank you.
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