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Welcome to our
May 2026 E- Bulletin
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IASS Makaton Taster and Transition Tips Workshop for Parents and Carers
8 June 10am- 12pm
Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub, WV3 0QW
Book at: Makaton Taster Workshop for parents and carers Tickets, Monday 8 June • 10 - 12 | Eventbrite
Come and join us in person for a fun, friendly and interactive Makaton Taster Workshop designed especially for parents and carers of children and young people in Wolverhampton with SEND. Discover how Makaton can help improve communication with your loved ones using signs and symbols. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm to learn something new and useful!
We will also discuss transition at every stage of education -whether moving to a new class, moving to primary, secondary school or college. It can be a very anxious time for a child/young person so we will look at resources and ideas to help support your child through transitions.
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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 SEND surgeries where we will be focusing on phase transfers and how to resolve EHCP disagreements with the Local Authority.
SEND Reforms Consultation
There is still time to have your say on the Government’s White Paper. Consultation closes 18th May.
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. 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.
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.
Read the proposals: SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First
Complete the consultation: SEND reform: putting children and young people first - Department for Education - Citizen Space
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Autism West Midlands:
Upcoming online training
Starting 6 May at 6:00pm:
Teen Autism Confidence Online- webinar series:
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.
Rising to the Challenge:
6 week programme starting 12 May
Book at: Rising to the Challenge Online | Autism West Midlands
An understanding of autism training six weeks programme for parents, carers and professionals. Develop your knowledge on understanding Autism, communication, social interaction, sensory differences, anxiety and behaviour.
Legal duties in education
21 May at 10:00am
Book at: Legal duties in Education | Autism West Midlands
A friendly and informative session all about the legal duties in education settings. Understand the essentials in an easy-to-understand way. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get clear on your rights and responsibilities in the education world—all from the comfort of your home!
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The Witherslack Group:
May training webinars
Strength Based Approaches To Executive Functioning
6 May at 10:00am
Book at: Strength Based Approaches To Executive Functioning
Discover what executive functioning skills are, the eight key skills, and understanding how these skills helps you guide your child through schoolwork, homework, exams, and also supports them in managing emotions and friendships.
Balancing The Needs Of Neurodiverse & Neurotypical Classrooms
7 May at 3:30pm
Book at: Balancing The Needs Of Neurodiverse & Neurotypical Classrooms
A webinar for educators of SEND pupils, to understand the key support needs of neurodivergent learners, gain practical strategies to balance the needs of neurodivergent and neurotypical learners, and learn different approaches covering engagement, environment, memory, attention regulation, anxiety, certainty, and lesson planning.
Building Self-Esteem: Celebrating Differences & Strengths
Wednesday 13 May at 10:00am
Book at: Building Self-Esteem: Celebrating Differences & Strengths
Understand how self-esteem develops in children and young people, the factors that can negatively affect self-esteem and gain practical ways you can nurture self-esteem at home.
Neurodivergent Girls: What Are We Missing?
Wednesday 20 May at 10:00am
Book at: Neurodivergent Girls: What Are We Missing?
Understand what masking is, the negative affects of it and how it presents in girls. Explore how co-occurrence impacts neurodivergent girls and examine why girls are slipping through the ‘diagnosis’ cracks.
Exploring The Zones: Understanding Emotional Regulation
Wednesday 20 May at 3:30pm
Book at: Exploring The Zones: Understanding Emotional Regulation
A webinar for educators of SEND pupils, to understand what Zones of Regulation are and how they support pupils to manage their emotions. Discover How the nervous system influences behaviour and self-regulation, the Window of Tolerance and gain strategies to apply in everyday classroom settings.
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Yo! Wolves: May half term activities
Hundreds of free places are available for children and young people to enjoy activities happening across the city this May half term holiday.
Sessions include swimming, basketball, racket sports, tennis, volleyball, youth gym, art club and much more. All activities include a meal provided with every session.
Places are on a 'first come, first served' basis. Don't miss out and book your child's place at: Events | Wolverhampton Young Opportunities
HAF Criteria: Children and young people eligible for benefit-related free school meals who attend a Wolverhampton School. Also eligible are children receiving additional support; that include children with a SEND needs or are working with a family or social worker or are educated from home. For HAF enquiries email: HAF@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton:
Relaxed accessible performances
Treat your family to the magic of theatre with the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's inclusive performances. Accessible adaptations include relaxed performances, audio descriptive, captioned and BSL signing.
During relaxed performances there is a lowered volume, reduction of special effect lights and startling noises, open door access with free movement in and out of the auditorium, relaxed auditorium rules, sensory room, quiet spaces, changing rooms, live stream of the show and additional staff to help.
Waitress The Musical - 6 June
Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile- 19 & 20 June
Mean Girls Musical- 24 & 27 June
Bluey's Big Play- 23 July
Legally Blonde Musical- 15 & 17 October
Treasure Island- 6- 12 December
Discover more inclusive performances and purchase your tickets at:
Access & Inclusion | Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
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 Join the Kidical Mass on 13 June 11:00am for cyclist of all ages to enjoy a 4.5 mile route from East Park to Molineux stadium and back. A great activity for all the family to enjoy.
Sign up for free at:
Wolverhampton Kidical Mass 2026 Tickets, Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm | Eventbrite
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