IASS June 2025 E- Bulletin

Calling parents, carers and young people who have questions about moving to a new class, school or college in September.

We know that moving to a new class or school can be an anxious time for young people and their parent carers. Stacey from IASS will be available to answer your questions and has plenty of resources to help you prepare for the move.

Tuesday 10^th June

Drop in any time between 1pm and 4.30pm

At Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub

Cherry Street, WV3 0QW

Our Transition Tips Factsheet also offers some ideas you may wish to consider helping your child's move to a new school or class a little easier. 

Read our transition Tips factsheet here.

Base 25: IASS SEND Surgery

In partnership with Base 25, IASS offers our SEND Surgery drop in sessions on the first Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at: 

Base 25 café, 29-31 Temple St,  WV2 4AN

Our upcoming sessions are on:

Friday 6^th June

Friday 4^th July

Have your say on post 16 travel costs

Wolverhampton City Council is consulting families and other stakeholders regarding the introduction of a post-16 transport cost contribution.

The proposed contribution is £300 per academic year for low-income pupils and £600 per academic year for all other pupils, payable in three equal instalments at the start of each term. These charges are proposed to be introduced for the new academic year 2025/26.

Young people and their parents and carers are encouraged to complete the consultation by Friday 6^th June. The consultation can be accessed using the QR code or access the survey here.

If you require more information contact the Travel Unit on 01902 554154 or email admin.travelunit@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Are you interested in joining Wolverhampton’s new parent carer forum?

Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person aged 0- 25 years who has special educational needs and/ or a disability living in Wolverhampton?

Would you like to be involved in the design, development and implementation of services for your child or young person?

Would you be interested in how parent carer forums are involved with services locally, regionally and nationally?

If you are interested, do come along to one of the virtual sessions by emailing catherine.ratcliffe@contact.org.uk

• 4 June 10:00am to 11:30am
• 9 June 12:30pm to 2:00pm
• 11 June 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Wolverhampton Outreach:
Parent carer training events 

Wolverhampton Outreach Service offers numerous training sessions and events to parents and carers to enhance your understanding of your child's SEND needs and how to support them:

• SEND coffee morning and information event: 3 June 10:00am to 12:00pm at Graisley Family Hub (Pool Street, WV2 4NE).
  Book at: SEND Coffee Morning and Information Event Tickets, Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
  
  This event offers the opportunity to speak to other parents/carers and talk to various professionals who can offer information and support. We will be joined by the Outreach Team, Family Learning Team, Special Needs Early Years, WIASS, Wolverhampton Play Cafe, School nurses, Reach and Unite, Parent Coaching, Autism parent champions and more.
  
  
  
• SEN Support: 5 June 10:00am to 12:00pm at Warstones Primary School (Warstones Road, WV4 4LU). 
  Book at: Parent Workshop - SEN Support Tickets, Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
  
  A parent and carer workshop delivered by Wolverhampton IASS. Discover about the graduated approach and what support should be in place for children and young people with SEND in a mainstream nursery, primary, secondary or college setting.
  
  
  
• Autism and understanding behaviour: 12 June 10:00am to 12:00pm at Bingley Family Hub (Norfolk Road, WV3 0JE)
  Book at: Autism and Understanding Behaviour with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ
  
  A workshop for parents and carers of children with a diagnosis of autism and those who are currently on the diagnostic pathway. Discover some of the underlying reasons for the behaviour you may see from your child, think about some practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child and discuss how we can support their emotional regulation.
  
  
  
• An introduction to ADHD: 19 June 10:00am to 12:00pm at Bingley Family Hub (Norfolk Road, WV3 0JE)
  Book at: An Introduction to ADHD with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ
  
  A workshop for parents and carers of children with a diagnosis for ADHD and those who are currently being assessed. Learn about ADHD and explore topics such as the different types of ADHD, masking, ADHD and girls and the role of medication. Gain some practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child, as well as hear from other parents experiences and swap advice and support.
  
  
  
• An introduction to Autism: Online webinar 24 June 12:30pm to 2:00pm
  Book at: Online Introduction to Autism with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ
  
  A workshop for parents and carers of children who already have a diagnosis of Autism and those who are currently on the diagnostic pathway. Learn about Autism and cover topics such as sensory differences, communication and interaction. Gain practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child, as well as hear from other parents experiences and swap advice and support.