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Welcome to our
November 2026 E- Bulletin
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Makaton taster workshop
for parents and carers
Join IASS on Monday 30th November 9:30am at Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub, WV3 0QW for a fun, interactive in-person Makaton workshop for parents and carers of children with speech, language and communication needs.
This session will provide a valuable taster of Makaton, a language programme that uses signs and symbols to help communication. It is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into Makaton and explore how it can support communication needs.
Book your place at: Makaton Taster Workshop for Parents and Carers Tickets, Monday 30 November • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Eventbrite
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Navigating exclusions:
guidance for parents and carers
IPSEA offers its free webinar on Thursday 5 November 12:30pm on Navigating exclusions: guidance for parents and carers in England'; delivered by a member of their legal team.
This webinar is designed for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion. It is applicable whether your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan or not. The webinar will cover:
- The law on exclusions across different educational settings
- Steps that can be taken if your child has been excluded
- Education for the child who has been excluded
- Understanding managed moves and directions off-site
Book your free place at: Navigating exclusions: guidance for parents and carers in England
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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 2027? 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.
Wolverhampton's new SEND and
Inclusion Strategy 2027-2029
The strategy sets out the City’s shared vision and priorities for improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND across education, health and care over the next three years. They are keen to hear the views of professionals, families, children and young people to ensure the final strategy reflects local priorities and experiences.
Parents, carers and young people can access the draft strategy and consultation questionnaire via the Consultation Hub. Take part in the consultation at: SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2027-2029 - City of Wolverhampton Council - Citizen Space
Further details can be found on the Local Offer website: Consultation Events and Engagement Opportunities | Wolverhampton SEND Local Offer
Wolverhampton SEND and
Inclusion Partnership update
News from the SEND and Inclusion Partnership Board including:
- All Means All Inclusion Plan
- All Means All SEND and Inclusion Strategy
- SEND performance and Education, Health and Care Plan pressures
- Changes to the Over 5s Autism Assessment Pathway in Wolverhampton
Read more about the latest updates: SEND update September 2026
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Wolverhampton Outreach Service: Upcoming events for SEND parents and carers
View and book your place on upcoming events at:
Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ
Introduction to Autism
Wednesday 4 November at 12:30pm
Online Webinar
Navigating Barriers to School Attendance
Wednesday 11 November at 9:30am
Online Webinar
Autism and Understanding Behaviour
Wednesday 11 November at 12:30pm
Online webinar
SEND Parent Champions- Friendship Group
Thursday 19 November at 12:00pm
Graiseley Family Hub, WV2 4NE
Teenlife Parent Programme
Six week course- Begins Monday 23 November at 9:15am
Online weekly webinars
Supporting Sensory Differences
Thursday 26 November at 12:30pm
Online Webinar
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Adult Education Wolverhampton:
Higher Education Fair- 16 November
Adult Education Wolverhampton offers its Higher Education Fair on Monday 16 November. They offer Higher Education courses that can help you build the skills, confidence and the knowledge you need to move towards your future. Visit from 10am-1pm at Adult Education Wolverhampton, Old Hall Street, WV1 3AU.
West Park Fireworks Display
Komodo Events is hosting their Wolverhampton Fireworks display on Friday 6th November at West Park.
Enjoy breath-taking musical fireworks, fantastic live entertainment, delicious food, funfair rides and plenty of family fun.
Book your place at: Wolverhampton – Komodo Events
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The Witherslack Group:
Upcoming webinar events
Complex Eating Challenges in SEN Children:
ARFID and PICA
4 November at 10:00am
Book at: Complex Eating Challenges In SEN Children: ARFID & PICA
Gain practical guidance on understanding and supporting complex eating challenges. Discover how factors such as sensory sensitivities, anxiety and neurodiversity can influence eating habits, and learn practical strategies to reduce mealtime stress, support food exploration, and build a more positive relationship with food.
Virtual SEND conference: Positive behaviour support and EBSA in education
Wednesday 18 November from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Book at: Virtual SEN Conference: Positive Behaviour Support & EBSA In Education
Discover practical, evidence-based approaches to supporting pupils affected by trauma, distressed behaviour, emotional dysregulation, social isolation and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Through expert-led presentations, you'll gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to help improve engagement, wellbeing and attendance, while creating more inclusive and supportive learning environments.
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Contact for families with disabled children: Upcoming webinars
Online Safety for parents of children with SEND - Driving Digital Inclusion
Thursday 12 November at 7:00pm
Book at: Online Safety for parents of children with SEND - Driving Digital Inclusion Tickets, Thursday 12 November • 7 PM - 9 PM GMT+0 | Eventbrite
This webinar will look at how to keep children safe online in an ever-changing digital environment. Would you like to know more about how to support your children and young people online but don’t know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed when considering how to support your children and young people in being safe online?
This parent carer workshop will cover:
· Digital Inclusion, its benefits and challenges.
· Supporting Safety online
· Frameworks to support online safety.
· Keeping Children Safe in Education
· Capacity, Consent and Digital Decisions
· Essential Digital Skills
· Parental Controls, accounts and management
· Digital Agreements and Support Plans
Building positive relationships with parent carers in Early Years
Wednesday 7 October at 9:30am
Book at: Building positive relationships with parent carers in Early Years (England) Tickets, Tuesday 24 November • 9:30 AM - 12 PM GMT+0 | Eventbrite
A webinar for educational professionals within Early Years settings to learn practical ways to support and foster positive working relationships with families of children 0-5 with disabilities & additional needs. This CPD-accredited online workshop will provide all the essential information and practical advice that you’ll need to build more positive relationships with parent carers of children with additional needs.
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Autism West Midlands:
Rising to the challenge-
Six week parent carer programme
3 November to 8 December 2026
Book at: Rising to the Challenge Online | Autism West Midlands
This six-week understanding autism training programme is available for parents, carers and professionals . Topics of the course will cover:
- Understanding Autism
- Communication
- Social Interaction
- Autism and Sensory
- Autism and Anxiety
- Autism and Behaviour
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