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Welcome to our
March 2026 E- Bulletin
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Schools White Paper
“Every Child Achieving and Thriving”
Last week the Government released the anticipated Schools White Paper.
The consultation sets out a range of measures including new statutory expectations for schools, guidance on applying reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act, and a new model of Inclusion Bases to provide more specialist support within schools. New funding streams, curriculum changes, revised school incentives, and staff training will support this change. Schools will have a statutory duty to produce Individual Support Plans, developed in partnership with parents and carers, setting out each child’s needs and provision. The changes will be underpinned by new National Inclusion Standards developed by teams of experts, setting out what schools need to do and providing practical guidance for staff. A new model of specialist support, Experts at Hand, aims to provide timely access to specialist expertise through training and group interventions,
The White Paper proposes changes to how EHCPs work, with teams of experts working with parents to develop a Specialist Support Package that will set out how evidence-based provision is forming the basis of EHCPs. The White Paper also proposes changes to special schools, including a new curriculum, clearer expectations, a focus on value for money, and limits on inappropriate profit in the independent special school sector. The proposals also include strengthening information, advice, and support services, and parent carer forums.
Legislative changes will not take place before 2029, and children’s current entitlements will not be reviewed until the third phase of implementation. The government has also promised that no child in a special school will be required to leave unless their parents choose to do so.
Every child achieving and thriving (web-accessible version)
Easy read version: Our plan to help every child do well at school easy read version
The consultation period will run until 18 May. You can have our say at:
SEND reform: putting children and young people first - Department for Education - Citizen Space
We will bring you more information on local events where you can
share your views on the White Paper in the coming weeks.
WIASS Satisfaction Survey
Each year WIASS invites families and professionals to complete a short survey about their experience using the service. Feedback may be requested after providing relevant information, signposting or at an appropriate stage following advice and support from WIASS. This could be after a school meeting, after the outcome of an assessment process, or following WIASS support with disagreement resolution. It helps us to explore challenges and successes when working in co-production with families and other stakeholders for us to continually develop and improve the service.
We have recently published our 2025 annual survey and are delighted with the feedback:
- 98% of respondents reported that it was easy to contact the service.
- 97% reported that WIASS had been helpful.
- 99% people see WIASS as an impartial service.
- Over 98% reported that WIASS involvement had made a difference. Most reported increased confidence, understanding and involvement.
- 99% of respondents were satisfied with the service.
You can read the report on our website at: annual-survey-2025.pdf
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SEND Surgery drop ins:
Tuesday afternoons at Cherry Street Hub
Do you have a child in year 6 with an EHCP? Are you satisfied with the school named in your child’s EHCP for September? If not, drop in to one of our March SEND surgeries where we will be focusing on phase transfers and how to resolve EHCP disagreements with the Local Authority.
New date announced for launch of parent carer forum
Autism West Midlands:
Upcoming webinar events
Autism and Behaviour
10 March at 10:00am
Book at: Autism and Behaviour - Webinar | Autism West Midlands
Understand the reasons and root causes of behaviours, how behaviour can communicate a need and how to respond to distressed behaviours.
Teen Autism Confident online programme:
starting 11 March at 6:00pm
Book at: Teen Autism Confident Online | Autism West Midlands
The weekly sessions offer teens the opportunity to learn more about their Autism diagnosis, discuss individual experiences, hear the experiences of others, and identify strategies that could help in your day-to-day life.
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The Witherslack Group:
Upcoming webinar events
Afterschool burnout and shutdown:
strategies to support your child
Wednesday 4 March 10:00am
Book at: Afterschool Burnout & Shutdown: Strategies To Support Your Child
Develop greater insight into how school-related overwhelm can affect both you and your child and gain insight into flexible approaches to aid your child's emotional regulation.
ADHD & Autism Sleep Challenges: Practical Help For Tired Parents
Friday 13 March 10:00am
Book at: ADHD & Autism Sleep Challenges: Practical Help For Tired Parents
Discover why your neurodivergent child may find it more difficult to sleep and gain practical strategies that you and your family can try at home to transform sleep.
Virtual SEN Conference- Neurodiversity And Inclusion:
Practical Pathways For Education
Wednesday 18 March 10:00am to 3:00pm
Book at: Virtual SEN Conference: Neurodiversity And Inclusion - Practical Pathways For Education
Discover practical strategies to support positive parent relationships, understand pupils behaviour and strategies to create positive environments and inclusive classrooms.
Understanding & Supporting SEN in the Early Years
Wednesday 25 March 10:00am
Book at: Understanding & Supporting SEN In The Early Years
Understand early indicators of neurodivergence, how these may present within the home and learn supportive and realistic strageies to implement.
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Pit Stop Playtime SEN Session
Pit Stop Playtime offers car themed stay and play sessions. Their first SEN Session is taking place on Sunday 29 March at 12:15pm at Wombourne Village Hall.
The SEN session is designed for children who benefit from a calmer environment, while still enjoying all the fun of car-themed play.
To find out more and book the SEN Session visit:
Pitstop Playtime Events - Booking by Bookwhen
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Complete our evaluation survey
Wolves IASS is always grateful for the wonderful feedback we receive from families that have benefitted from our service.
If you have been supported by IASS previously, we would love to hear about your experience with us.
Please complete our evaluation survey.
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