IASS September 2026 E- Bulletin

SEN Support in schools-
what parents and carers need to know

Tuesday 22^nd September - 9:30am to 10:30am
Book at: SEN Support in schools- what parents and carers need to know Tickets, Tuesday 22 September  •  Starts at 9:30 AM GMT+1 | Eventbrite

Understand about the graduated approach, the cycle of assess, plan do, review, what SEN Support may include, support for medical conditions and where education providers can source additional guidance to support the needs of SEND pupils.

Introduction to IASS for professionals

Thursday 1 October- 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Book at: Introduction to Wolverhampton IASS for professionals Tickets, Thursday 1 October  •  12:30 PM - 1 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite

Professionals within the Education, Health, Social Care and voluntary sectors are invited to join us online for a short introduction to the work that Wolverhampton's Information, Advice and Support Service offer for families of children and young people with special educational needs and/ or disabilities.

WIASS popular SEND
Surgery returns

Every Tuesday during term time 1-4pm at Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub WV3 0QW

Drop in for our free, expert and impartial advice on SEND related matters. No need to book the surgery is on a first come first serve basis.

We are delighted that for this academic year we are also offering pre-bookable appointments every Tuesday morning 9.30am to 12pm subject to availability. Drop us an email at ias.service@wolverhampton.gov.uk or complete our Contact form Contact us | Wolverhampton Information, Advice & Support Service, and one of the team will get back to you. Pre-bookable appointments can also be arranged directly with your WIASS caseworker.

Get involved in Wolverhampton’s SEND Reform Plan –
All Means All Inclusion Plan

The All Means All Inclusion Plan set out how education, health, care, parent carers, children and young people, voluntary organisations and the City of Wolverhampton Council will work together to create a more inclusive system where children and young people receive the right support, at the right time and in the right place.

The plan has been developed through partnership working and co-production and reflects both local priorities and national SEND reform ambitions.

The All Means All Inclusion Plan is being delivered through four partnership workstreams bringing together children and young people, families, education, health, care and community partners to help shape and deliver improvements across Wolverhampton.

1. Strengthening Inclusion focuses on helping children and young people receive support as early as possible through inclusive practice, the Universal Offer, workforce development and early identification of needs.
2. Access to Support focuses on improving access to the right support, advice and expertise through targeted and specialist professional support, including the development of the Experts at Hand model.
3. Inclusive Culture & Improvement focuses on data, monitoring, evidence gathering and continuous learning to ensure services continue to improve and are informed by what children, young people and families tell us.
4. Co-Production focuses on ensuring children, young people and families are involved in shaping decisions, services and improvements to ensure lived experience is at the heart of delivery.

You can get involved by:

• Sharing your views and experiences
• Taking part in surveys and consultations
• Joining focus groups and workshops
• Helping us test information, resources and services
• Becoming involved in participation and co-production groups
• Supporting improvement projects and workstreams
• Sharing ideas to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND

You can choose the level of involvement that works for you.

Find out more on Wolverhampton Local Offer website:
Help shape SEND services in Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton SEND Local Offer

Wolverhampton Outreach Service- 
Upcoming September events for SEND parents and carers

View and book your place on upcoming events at:
Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ

Autism and Understanding Behaviour
Thursday 10 September at 12:30am
Online Webinar

Introduction to Autism
Thursday 17 September at 12:15pm
Graisley Family Hub, WV2 4NE.

Introduction to ADHD
Wednesday 23 September at 12:30pm
Online Webinar

SEND Parent Champions- Friendship Group
Thursday 24 September at 9:30am
Graisley Family Hub, WV2 4NE.

Autism West Midlands webinar: How Autistic people process information

Autism West Midlands offers its free training on Wednesday 9 September at 10am of 'How autistic people process information'.

The session will discuss differences in the way people perceive information, executive functioning, Monotropism and strengths of the autistic brain.

To book visit: How Autistic People Process Information - Online Training | Autism West Midlands

Supporting Neurodivergent Students at Risk of EBSA
Wednesday 16 September at 10:00am
Book at: Supporting Neurodivergent Students At Risk Of EBSA

Educational professionals are welcome to prepare this free webinar as part of their CPD (continued professional development). Learn how to identify Emotionally Based School Absence (EBSA) characteristics in neurodivergent pupils, the common risks and triggers, and explore practical strategies and advice to help support your pupils in the classroom.

What Is PDA? Understanding
The Demand-Avoidant Profile
Wednesday 23 September at 10:00am
Book at: What Is PDA? Understanding The Demand-Avoidant Profile

Parents and carers are invited to this webinar to understand what PDA is and what makes the demand avoidant profile unique, how to recognise the signs, and to gain practical strategies on how to better understand and support children with this unique profile.

Supporting your child’s speech, language & communication skills (0- 5 years)
Wednesday 16 September at 10:00am
Book at: Supporting your child’s speech, language & communication skills (age 0-5) Tickets, Wednesday 16 September  •  10 AM - 12 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite.

This session will help you to think about how best to understand and support your child, and how you can share this knowledge with others who are involved with your child's development.

Brighter Beginnings:
Understanding your child's sensory differences
Tuesday 22 September at 7:00pm
Book at: Brighter Beginnings: Understanding your Child’s sensory differences Tickets, Tuesday 22 September  •  7 PM - 9 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite

In early years children are learning how to interpret and process different sensory inputs, helping them explore their environment and understand their place in it. It’s important to help children as early as possible to learn how to deal with any adverse impacts they experience in way they process sensory information.

The session will detail sensory processing differences, and provide you with co- regulation stragies to implement into daily tasks.

Supporting your child’s sleep:
Driving Digital Inclusion
Tuesday 22 September at 7:00pm 
Book at: Supporting your child’s sleep - Driving Digital Inclusion Tickets, Tuesday 22 September  •  7 PM - 9 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite

Sleep difficulties are common in children and even more prevalent among those with additional needs. When a child struggles to fall or stay asleep, it can affect the wellbeing of the whole family.

The workshop will explore the sleep process, common issues and possible causes, the impact of sleep on the child and family, and offer strategies and sleep techniques.