Last chance to see the SEND Common Ground Art Exhibition Over 1000 students from seven Special Schools for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Birmingham, came together via the ‘Common Ground Arts’ programme to create a spectacular multimedia exhibition at the Midlands Arts Centre in Edgbaston. The programme brought…
Dear Birmingham Parents and Carers, See the link below to the Birmingham SEND Parents and Carers Survey 2023 BirminghamSendSurvey2023 This survey seeks parents and carers views about their experiences of SEND Services for their child/children. It follows on from a similar survey that was carried out last year and now aims to measure any…
In #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek hear from ‘justsomeguy’ about the benefits of Autism. Autism brings with it many struggles and challenges, but it also brings many strengths and although these are not universal I will go though some of the benefits that my autism brings to my life. First of all, the hyperfocus. If something falls within one…
Birmingham’s Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Local Transformation Plans 2022/23 The transformation of children and young people’s mental health is led by local areas. This means that children, young people, their families and professionals from across the NHS, public health, local authorities, children services, education, youth justice and voluntary and community organisations are…
Cllr Karen McCarthy, cabinet member for children, young people and families: The city council remains committed to SENDIASS. We want to see great service provision for parents, carers and families. An independent review has shown that the service needs to improve. It is not sustainable for it to continue in its current form; it needs…
Please find some frequently asked questions (FAQs) here on SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs Information Advice and Support Services).
Please find the slides here that were presented at the SENDIASS meeting last week. You can find support, resources and information for children and young people with additional needs on the Birmingham SEND Local Offer website here – www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk Please email [email protected] if you would like to receive the Birmingham SEND Newsletters and updates. …
Dear Parents and Carers You may be aware of an independent report that was commissioned into the City Council’s SENDIASS service. That report is now due to go before the council’s Education and Children’s Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 25 January and the papers for that meeting are published today. Those papers, including…
An invitation to a meeting regarding Birmingham City Council’s SENDIASS service – Wednesday 18th January Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND are invited to a meeting regarding the council’s SENDIASS service. The meeting is taking place at the Birmingham and Midland Institute on Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre on Wednesday…
To all our parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Some of you have expressed concern about recent press coverage related to Birmingham SENDIASS. We know how much families value the work our SENDIASS colleagues deliver. We want to assure you that there are no plans to…
