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Welcome to our
January 2026 E- Bulletin
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IASS SEND Surgery Drop Ins
Do you require IASS support to understand SEN Support or EHCP processes?
Each Tuesday during term time, an IASS Caseworker is available for an in- person discussion at Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub from 1:00pm to 4:30pm.
Drop in for a chat!
Update on SEND Reforms
The Government will publish the Schools White Paper later this year, setting out plans to improve SEND support and ensure every child and young person can thrive.
A series of events has been running, designed to explore ideas raised by organisations and communities. It is not a formal consultation, rather an open conversation for people to share their views. A public consultation will follow alongside the publication of the White Paper.
You still have time to share your views via the online conversation by visiting
SEND reform national conversation at the following weblink,
which closes Wednesday14 January 2026:
SEND reform national conversation - Department for Education - Citizen Space
WIASS will endeavour to keep you informed of any news and updates.
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Wolverhampton’s new
Parent Carer Forum
A new forum, giving parents and carers of children and young people in Wolverhampton with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) a stronger say in shaping local services, will be officially launched next month.
SEND Wolves Parent Voice will be officially launched with a special event at Molineux Stadium on Friday 27 February from 10am to 2pm. To find out more, and to book your place, please visit Eventbrite.
SEND Wolves Parent Voice aims to work with parents, carers and the SEND Local Area Partnership to ensure services support children and young people with SEND, and that their voices are heard. They are keen to hear from parents and carers who would like to join the group's steering committee. Email sendwolvespv@gmail.com or pop along to the launch event to find out more.
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Wolverhampton Outreach Service:
Upcoming parent carer training sessions
ADHD and Mental Health
Tuesday 13 January at 9:30am
Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub, WV3 0QW
Book at: ADHD and Mental Health with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ
Understand how having ADHD can impact on your child's self esteem and mental health, and think about some practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child, as well as meet other parents and carers to swap advice.
Exploring the function of behaviour
Tuesday 20 January 9:30am
Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub, WV3 0QW
Book at: Exploring the Function of Behaviour with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ
Explore some of the functions of behaviour, think about practical strategies that you can implement at home to support your child, look at communication strategies and allow time for some practical problem solving.
SEND Parent Champions- Friendship Group
Graiseley Family Hub, WV2 4NE
The SEND Parent Champion friendship groups are organised by the Wolverhampton Outreach Service and parents who all have children with Autism or ADHD or have ADHD themselves. Drop in for the opportunity to meet other parents and carers, share experiences, support each other and to get advice. The parent champions can offer group support, one to one mentoring and signposting to other services.
Supporting Sensory Differences
Wednesday 28 January 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Online training webinar
Book at: Online Supporting Sensory Differences with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ
Gain a basic introduction to sensory processing and think about some of the challenges children face. The session will discuss over and under sensitivity and how this can impact on their daily life, as well as think about practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child.
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The Witherslack Group:
January training webinars
Neurodiversity: ARFID & PICA Explained
Wednesday 14 January 10:00am
Book at: Neurodiversity: ARFID & PICA Explained
Understand each condition and how to recognise signs and symptoms, gain clarity on when the conditions require professional interventions and the referral pathways, and discover practical strategies for everyday support.
Development Language Disorder: Signs, Support & Strategies
Wednesday 21 January 10:00am
Book at: Development Language Disorder: Signs, Support & Strategies
Gain an overview of what DLD is and how it can impact communication and learning. Gain guidance on how DLD is identified and working with school to secure the right support. As well as gain strategies you can use at home within your everyday routines.
CPD Supporting Neurodivergent Students At Risk Of EBSA
Wednesday 28 January 10:00am
Book at: Supporting Neurodivergent Students At Risk Of EBSA
A webinar designed for education professionals supporting pupils experiencing school based anxiety absence. Understand how to identify EBSA characteristics in neurodivergent pupils, the risk and common triggers, how to apply basic support strategies and practical actions for immediate support.
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Autism West Midlands: Online Training Workshops
Autism & Sensory Differences
Tuesday 10 February 10:00am
Book at: Autism and Sensory Differences - Webinar | Autism West Midlands
This training session will cover:
- How autistic people may experience their senses
- Understanding your child’s, or the person you support’s, sensory differences
- How sensory differences link to anxiety
- Changing the environment to support sensory difference
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'Autism and Me' programme for
children aged 8- 12 years:
February 2026
To register your interest visit: Autism and Me for diagnosed autistic children 8 - 12 years | Autism West Midlands
Autism West Midlands offers it's free programme to children aged 8- 12 years with a diagnosis of Autism.
The three evenings, face to face small group sessions offers your child the opportunity to learn more about their condition, meet other children with similar experiences and gain supportive strategies that can help in their day- to day life.
The course takes place during the 17th, 18th & 19th February 2026 from 5.45pm to 7.15pm.
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Too Good To Chuck:
Wolverhampton recycling initiative
Too Good To Chuck is an initiative which has resulted in many items, which would otherwise have been thrown away, being donated at the Anchor Lane and Shaw Road Household Waste and Recycling Centres.
The programme enables residents to give their unloved items a whole new life and help other local families in need at the same time.
Donated items include wooden furniture, beds, household items, decorative items, anything which can be re-purposed or restored and ultimately re-loved by someone else.
If you could benefit from receiving items donated to the scheme,
complete the Too Good To Chuck application form
and email to edbridgewood@gmail.com.
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