The Secret Senco

Join us on Tuesday 10 February for our FREE webinar, 'Appealing to the SEND Tribunal - practical hints and tips'. We'll be explaining the key aspects, including

🔶Submitting the appeal
🔷Local authority response
🔶Further submissions, including the Tribunal’s new Practice Directions
🔷Completing the case review form, including witnesses
🔶Working Documents
🔷Preparing for the hearing, what happens in the hearing, and after the hearing

This training will be interpreted live in British Sign Language (BSL).

Thanks to a donation from the John Horniman's Children's Trust, we are pleased to have a grant to offer this free webinar to parents, carers and young people.

Spaces are limited, so book your place: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/join-our-free-webinar-appealing-to-the-send-tribunal-practical-hints-and-tips-for-parents-and-carers

If you can't attend on the day, you can also request a copy of the webinar recording via the link ⬆️

A big thank you to Amy from AJ’s Brain for being our brilliant guest this morning at our Cuppa and Cake group for families with autistic children aged 5–11 ☕✨

It was a fantastic opportunity for families to hear about Amy’s lived experience as an autistic and ADHD adult, and for everyone to share and connect. It was wonderful to hear how much our families enjoyed today’s session and appreciated having Amy with us. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback with us:

"It was amazing to meet Amy. She talked so well about her experiences and it has given me lots to think about."

"Really enjoyed the open chat and honesty, brilliant guest speaker, lovely staff and chat."

"Brilliant support, fantastic session again, thank you."

"Fantastic session with AJ's Brain, lovely group sharing stories."

"Amazing group, learn a lot and I'm heard, love it."

We are looking forward to welcoming Amy back next Monday (15th December, 10am–11.30am) for our Cuppa and Cake group for parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged 11–18. More information about the session, and the option to book your place, can be found on our website: https://www.ttht.co.uk/event/cuppa-and-cake-for-families-of-autistic-children-aged-11-18-6/.

Alternatively you can call us on 0191 816 0550 or email us at [email protected] to book.

Petition: Commission independent inquiry into delays in SEND education provision Many children with SEND are being failed. Some families can wait months or even years for support, leaving children without the education they are legally entitled to and causing long-term harm.

Hyper-empathy is common in many autistic individuals and can make everyday life emotionally intense. If you or your child feel deeply for others — even animals, characters, or objects — you’re not alone.

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Road Safety and Neurodivergent Children

https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/2025/11/25/road-safety-and-neurodivergent-children/

Many neurodivergent children find roads harder to use due to impulsivity, sensory sensitivity, anxiety or difficulty judging distance and speed.

Can YOU relate? We would love to hear your experiences. 👇

What is sensory processing disorder anyway?

READ MORE >>> http://www.thesensoryspectrum.com/sensory-processing-disorder-anyway/