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🍂 October: understanding every learner.This month brings opportunities to learn more about different needs, listen to li...
01/10/2026

🍂 October: understanding every learner.

This month brings opportunities to learn more about different needs, listen to lived experiences and celebrate the diversity of our community.

At Woodbridge SEND Service, we believe every child and young person deserves to feel understood, valued and included. Awareness is a starting point…listening, adapting and providing the right support help turn it into meaningful change.

We’re sharing these October dates to encourage conversations and greater understanding. Behind every campaign are people and families whose experiences matter every day.

💙 Understanding, inclusion and support. Every day. All year round.

Every child deserves to feel seen, valued and able to take part. 💜The Inclusive Universal Offer sets out seven principle...
28/09/2026

Every child deserves to feel seen, valued and able to take part. 💜

The Inclusive Universal Offer sets out seven principles that help make that happen across school life. From leadership and teaching to relationships, family partnerships and accessible environments.

Swipe through to explore the framework and reflect on one question: what could we do today to remove a barrier for a learner?

Today we’re celebrating the teaching assistants across all settings: in the schools we support and within our own trust....
25/09/2026

Today we’re celebrating the teaching assistants across all settings: in the schools we support and within our own trust. 💙

Thank you for the care and consistency you bring each day. You help pupils feel safe, heard and understood, and give them space to learn at their own pace. The small moments of connection matter so much.

We see the work you do, and we appreciate you. Happy Teaching Assistant Appreciation Day! 🌟

23/09/2026

💙 DAQM Collaboration Meeting 💙

A big thank you to Markland Hill for hosting our DAQM (Dyslexia Award Quality Mark) collaboration meeting.

It was fantastic to bring together schools on their journey towards validation and re-validation, sharing ideas, experiences and good practice. 📚✨

🏫 Is your school ready to start its journey towards becoming a Dyslexia Friendly School?

Get in touch to find out more about DAQM and how we can support your school on its journey. 💙💚🧡

https://www.woodbridgesend.co.uk/support-session/dyslexia-aware-quality-mark/

Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT) Did you know tapping has been clinically shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, an...
16/09/2026

Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT)

Did you know tapping has been clinically shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and pain?

Over 100 neuroscience studies show that the Emotional Freedom
Technique (EFT) quickly calms the brain’s emotional centers and takes the body out of a fight-or-flight response.
By tapping 13 specific acupressure points while focusing your mind on a stressful event, it’s possible to retrain your brain to respond with calm instead of stress.

But you need to know exactly how to tap to reduce the stress response and get results.

We can show you.
Book here:👉https://www.woodbridgesend.co.uk/
👉 parent workshop 16th Oct 9.30-10.30 £15
👉School staff 15th Oct 3.45-5.15 £70


📣We’re excited to announce our SENDi 2027 speakersWe’re thrilled to welcome Nick Bowen, Natalie Packer and Charlie Burle...
15/09/2026

📣We’re excited to announce our SENDi 2027 speakers

We’re thrilled to welcome Nick Bowen, Natalie Packer and Charlie Burley to our SENDi Conference at Bolton Stadium Hotel on 30th June 2027. 💙💚🧡

With expertise spanning SEND leadership, education, school improvement and staff wellbeing, they’re sure to bring plenty of insight, inspiration and practical ideas to the day.

🎟️ Early Bird tickets are just £155 available until Friday 6th November 2026.

Come and inform, innovate and inspire with us 🌟

🌟 Autism with Demand Avoidance (PDA) 📚 Develop your understanding of autism and the demand-avoidant profile (PDA).Learn:...
11/09/2026

🌟 Autism with Demand Avoidance (PDA)

📚 Develop your understanding of autism and the demand-avoidant profile (PDA).
Learn:
✨ Effective strategies to support PDA learners
💬 Communication approaches
🧩 Managing behaviours that challenge
🏫 Creating supportive, inclusive learning environments
❤️ Adapting your approach to positively impact children & young people

📅 19th & 26th November 2026
⏰ 3:45–5:15pm
📍 Woodbridge Training Hub, Bolton
💷 £125 per delegate
Attendance at both sessions required.

🔗 Book via https://www.woodbridgesend.co.uk/our-services/training/

📣 SEND Training for GovernorsWith the new SEND reforms and an increasing focus on leadership and governance within Ofste...
11/09/2026

📣 SEND Training for Governors

With the new SEND reforms and an increasing focus on leadership and governance within Ofsted, our SEND Training for Governors sessions are designed to build confidence and understanding around SEND.

The sessions will cover:
✅ SEND and the new SEND reforms
✅ Areas of SEND
✅ Asking effective questions about SEND
✅ Supporting and challenging school leadership teams

📅 Autumn: Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 9.30–11am
📅 Spring: Monday 8 March 2027 | 1–2.30pm
📅 Summer: Tuesday 18 May 2027 | 3.30–5pm

📍 Woodbridge Training Hub, Waggon Road Young People’s Centre
💷 £70 per session

👉 Book now at https://www.woodbridgesend.co.uk/send-training-for-governors/

09/09/2026

September 9th is FASD Awareness Day - an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and its impact on learning, behaviour, and development in the classroom.

Educators and school staff play a critical role in recognising FASD traits early, adapting learning environments, and implementing strengths-based strategies that help neurodivergent learners thrive.
Join us to expand your toolkit and strengthen your inclusive practice:

FASD Awareness Training
Location: Woodbridge SEND Service Training Hub, Bolton
Date & Time: Tuesday, 2nd March 2027 at 3:45 PM
Cost: £70 per person

Equip your team with understanding and approaches to support children and young people with FASD effectively.

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