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Parent Carers Together2 days ago

Two new SEND consultations: why they matter

We know many parent carers are experiencing consultation fatigue. There have been numerous SEND surveys, reviews and reform proposals over recent years.
However, two new Department for Education consultations launched today could influence the future of SEND support:

Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) and education outside mainstream settings
How support and oversight could be strengthened for children and young people educated outside of school and other education settings. https://consult.education.gov.uk/accountability-and-special-schools/send-reform-education-other-than-at-school/

The DfE is also hosting an event on 28th July 2-3pm around this consultation, you can register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-reform-education-other-than-at-school-proposals-and-consultation-tickets-1992820365358

SEND Funding and the High Needs Threshold

How mainstream schools could receive more SEND funding upfront to support children earlier and reduce reliance on top-up funding. The DfE is proposing that local authorities could choose to introduce this approach from 2027/28 ahead of wider reforms planned for 2029/30. https://consult.education.gov.uk/funding-policy-unit/upfront-funding-for-mainstream-schools-creating-a/

Both consultations are opened on 10th July and will close on 18th September at 11:59pm

If your family has experience of SEND Support in Mainstream School; Inclusion Challenges; EOTAS or Education outside School; Difficulties accessing the right support, these consultations could be relevant to you. Parent carers' real-life experiences matter.

Upfront funding for mainstream schools: creating a 'local SEND inclusion formula' - Department for Education - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

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Parent Carers Together2 days ago

🧩 FREE Parent Session – An Introduction to Autism & Neurodiversity

Would you like to develop your understanding of Autism and Neurodiversity and how it may present in children and young people?

This free half-day session provides parents and carers with a basic introduction to Autism and Neurodiversity, including:
💙 Understanding the three areas of difference
💙 A young person's perspective: My Experiences
💙 An opportunity to build your knowledge and confidence in supporting your child

The session is free and open to families living in the BCP area. Your child does not need to have an autism diagnosis for you to attend.

📅 To view upcoming sessions and book your place, visit:
🌐 https://linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk/training-and-events/

We look forward to welcoming you!

#LinwoodTrainingSupportAdvice #LTSA #Autism #Neurodiversity #ParentSupport #BCPFamilies #SENDSupport

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Parent Carers Together2 days ago

PCT summer newsletter should be hitting people's inboxes at 9.30am today. With the latest on:
🗞️Our meeting with the South West Region Parent Carer Forum

🗞️The redevelopment of the BCP Local Offer

🗞️The review of the Home to School Transport policy

🗞️Upcoming events

🗞️PCT volunteer opportunities

If you aren't receiving our emails, please go to our website and click on the 'subscribe' box on the green 'sign up for updates' screen.
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Parent Carers Together

Home Parent Carers Together is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who are working together to make sure the services in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local area meet the needs of children with SEND and their families. We will do this by gathering the views of local families...

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Parent Carers Together2 days ago

Learning Disability Annual Health Checks - NHS Dorset are encouraging people to book theirs.

If you're aged 14 and over and have a learning disability, the summer holidays are a great time to have your annual health check with your GP🥼

It's a free check up to help you stay healthy and get the right support as you grow 💙

Ask your GP surgery to books yours today!

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Parent Carers Together3 days ago

Celebrate those moments however big or small they may seem to others ❤️

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Parent Carers Together3 days ago

📵Mobile phones in schools📵

The government guidance became statutory on 29th June 2026 with schools required to follow it from 1st September 2026.

Although schools should be mobile phone-free environments by default, the guidance makes clear that schools must comply with their legal duties toward disabled pupils explaining there may be cases where a disabled pupil having access to a mobile phone in school is considered a reasonable adjustment. Likewise, pupils might need to use a phone to manage medical needs in school.

You can read the guidance in full on the government’s website
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Mobile phones in schools

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