E-bulletin September 2020
Welcome to the start of a new school year.
We all know the return to school will be different than what we have been used to in previous years. Parents, carers, children, young people and the professionals who work with them will all be adapting to a “new normal”.
IASS continues to work remotely for the time being, but we are available Monday to Friday to offer information, advice and support so please do get in touch with us via email ias.service@wolverhampton.gov.uk if there is anything we can help you with.
We have adapted our legal training events and after the success of our online sessions in the Summer term we will be delivering more online sessions this term. Please read on for further details as well as local and national news.
We wish you all well and hope that you keep safe and well.
IASS online training sessions
Our next online session takes place later this month.
SEN support – the graduated approach
Thursday 24th September 10.30-11.30am
Find out how children and young people’s special educational needs are met in schools and settings. SEN support is for children and young people who do not have an Education, Health and Care plan.
If you have a child (0-25) with additional needs or you work with children or young people (0-25) then you will find this session useful.
Please reserve your place via Eventbrite
Please take a look at all of our planned online sessions for this term
on the document below
Online Sessions Autumn Term 2020
Ministerial Letter
TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SEND, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM
On 2nd September Children & Families Minister Vicky Ford wrote an open letter to children and young people with special educational needs (SEND), their families and carers and those who work to support them.
The letter provides advice and guidance on several issues, including behaviour, risk assessments, face coverings, specialist and visiting practitioners, mental health and wellbeing, aerosol generating procedures and hospital schools, as well as linking to some of the support available to help.
Please read the letter here.
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Return to school
Multi-million-pound funding package for school transport
Thousands of students will be supported with new dedicated school and college transport to get them to school or college in the autumn term
Please visit the GOV UK page for further information
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#WolvesBackToLearning
Wolverhampton Councillor Dr Mike Hardacre, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, and Emma Bennett, Director of Children's Services have written to parents and carers offering helpful information and reassurance about the return of children to Wolverhampton schools this month.
Please read the letter here
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Change to exclusion guidance
Temporary changes have been made to the exclusion guidance due to Covid-19. Please read about the changes here. It is important to note that the normal arrangements and procedures that must follow a decision to exclude on disciplinary grounds are described in the 2017 statutory guidance. They are unchanged except as noted in this recent guidance.
For further information about exclusion from school and for sources of support, please visit the dedicated page on the IASS website
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Have your say to shape SEND provision
There is still time to have your say to help shape provision for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton’s SEND Strategy Consultation is open until Monday 21st September. The SEND Strategy sets out the vision and key priorities that council and partners in the city want to focus on to improve the lives of children and young people with SEND over the next 3 years. This strategy signifies a commitment by all SEND Partnership Board partners to work together to achieve their vision.
The strategy also supports the city’s 10 year Children, Young People and Families Plan which aims to improve the resilience, health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people and families in Wolverhampton.
Please click here for further information
Have your say consultation
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There is an easy read version of the send strategy consultation.
Please follow the links below to access.
Draft strategy
Consultation response form
Simplified Menti survey
Help and support for young people after leaving school or college
There are a number of organisations providing help and advice to young people who have recently completed school or college to explore future options. Whether that would be staying in the classroom or getting into work there are training opportunities available.
Workbox and Connexions can help you find the right setting to continue your learning and enhance your future career opportunities.
Connexions is providing help and support for young people that are unsure what to do next You can make contact on 01902 554499, email connexions@wolverhampton.gov.uk or search for Connexions Wolverhampton on Facebook.
Apprenticeships offer opportunities for people of all ages who are motivated to work, enthusiastic to learn, and want to earn a competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Leading industries and businesses are looking for apprentices to shape the future of organisations in Wolverhampton. More information about apprenticeships is available from Wolves Workbox or the national apprenticeships website.
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Black Country Impact provides 1 to 1 customised support and training for young people in Wolverhampton who are aged 16-plus and not in employment, education or training. It helps them overcome the barriers that may be stopping them from finding and securing training, education or a job.For more details, please visit the website.
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Why not take a look at this lovely Self-Care September 2020 calendar from
Action For Happiness with daily ideas to help support our emotional wellbeing.
Please view the calendar here.
Young Minds is a mental health charity who are committed to improving children's wellbeing and mental health. You can discover information, advice & support for young people affected by mental health and information to support Parents. Please visit the website.
Young Minds #Hellow Yellow Day
Friday 9 October, 2020
#HelloYellow day supports young people’s mental health on World Mental Health Day. Find out how to get involved with fundraising here.
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Young Minds asked people, what do you wish your parents had asked you? Have a look at some of the responses, and consider what you could ask your children.
View the full poster here.
Your views are important
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the lives of autistic children and young people and their families. Ambitious about Autism want to hear directly from autistic young people (aged 16 or over) and their parents, carers or their relatives.
From mental health and wellbeing to education and support, please share your experiences about how the pandemic has affected you, your child or young person by completing this short survey. Ambitious about Autism will use the evidence to identify significant areas of need that will help them to target their support and inform decision-makers.
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New service for Wolverhampton Families
Autism West Midlands are delighted to be a delivery partner in a vital new service for children and young people who are missing out on support during the coronavirus pandemic. ‘See, Hear, Respond’, is managed by Barnardo’s and funded by the Department of Education. This new service is a great opportunity for families outside of normally funded areas to access support.
Read more at this link
You can refer your family or a family you support here
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Citizen's Advice emergency drop In service
See information below to access advice from Citizen's Advice
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Select & Collect at Central Library
We are back! Select & Collect is now available at Central Library!
Reserve online here or phone (01902) 552025 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Sat 10am-2pm! Once items are ready, we’ll contact you to arrange collect.ion.
Please watch this video
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Please take a look at the poster below which continues
throughout September
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Our next e-bulletin will be sent out around 5th October.
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