Norfolk Sendiass

Norfolk Sendiass Norfolk SENDIASS supports children, young people and parents/carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

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📚 Norfolk SENDIASS Library Drop-In Sessions - September 2026 📚Need information, advice or support about Special Educatio...
07/09/2026

📚 Norfolk SENDIASS Library Drop-In Sessions - September 2026 📚

Need information, advice or support about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Come and meet the Norfolk SENDIASS team at one of our free library drop-in sessions this September. Whether you have questions about education, EHCPs, or SEN support, we're here to help.

📍 Long Stratton Library
🗓️ 10 September | ⏰ 1:00pm to 3:00pm

📍 Millennium Library (Norwich)
🗓️ 15 September | ⏰ 11:30am to 1:30pm

📍 Acle Library
🗓️ 22 September | ⏰ 1:30pm to 3:30pm

📍 North Walsham Library
🗓️ 24 September | ⏰ 10:30am to 12:30pm

📍 King's Lynn Library
🗓️ 29 September | ⏰ 1:00pm to 3:00pm

📍 Thetford Library
🗓️ 30 September | ⏰ 1:30pm to 2:30pm

No appointment needed, just drop in and have a chat with one of our advisers.

📚✨ Heading Back to School This Week?After the summer break, getting back into school routines can feel like a big adjust...
02/09/2026

📚✨ Heading Back to School This Week?

After the summer break, getting back into school routines can feel like a big adjustment for children, young people, and parents alike.

If your child is feeling particularly worried about going back to school, there is lots of helpful advice available from Just One Norfolk: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/school-life/resources-for-families/getting-back-into-school-routines/

If you're concerned about any aspect of your child's return to school, whether that's attendance, anxiety, SEN support, EHCP provision, communication with school, or any other SEND related issue, Norfolk SENDIASS is here to help. 💙

📅 You can book an appointment with one of our advisers to discuss your concerns and explore the support available.
https://www.norfolksendiass.org.uk/about-us/book-an-appointment

31/08/2026

Book Review Time ✨
Our advisor Imogen shares her thoughts on This, That, What by Katy Ashworth.
A fun and thought‑provoking children’s book that encourages curiosity and conversation. 📚💭
Watch the video to see what Imogen loved about it and why it’s worth a read!
Find more books at your local library - https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries
Norfolk Library and Information Service

💙 How can Norfolk SENDIASS support you? 💙If you're the parent or carer of a child with SEND, or you're a young person wi...
28/08/2026

💙 How can Norfolk SENDIASS support you? 💙

If you're the parent or carer of a child with SEND, or you're a young person with SEND yourself, you don't have to navigate the system alone.

Norfolk SENDIASS offers free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support on various SEND subjects including:

✅ SEN support
✅ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
✅ Appeals
✅ Exclusions and attendance concerns
✅ Health and Social Care issues where linked to education
✅ Preparing for meetings and understanding your rights
✅ Helping young people have their voices heard

Get support from us:

💻 Book an appointment online
📍 Visit one of our library drop-in sessions across Norfolk
🌐 Access information and resources on our website

Find out more and get in touch: 🌐 www.norfolksendiass.org.uk

26/08/2026

🎥What do I do if the school are not following an EHCP?

📢 Have your say on two new SEND ConsultationsThe Department for Education (DfE) has launched two consultations that coul...
24/08/2026

📢 Have your say on two new SEND Consultations

The Department for Education (DfE) has launched two consultations that could affect children and young people with SEND and their families.

🔹 Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS)
This consultation looks at how EOTAS provision is identified, managed and quality assured for children and young people whose special educational provision cannot appropriately be delivered in a school or college setting - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/send-reform-education-otherwise-than-at-school

🔹 £6,000 High Needs Threshold
This consultation explores changes to SEND funding, with the aim of giving mainstream schools and academies a greater share of SEN funding upfront to support inclusion - Upfront funding for mainstream schools: creating a ‘local SEND inclusion formula’ – https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/upfront-funding-for-mainstream-schools-creating-a-local-send-inclusion-formula/upfront-funding-for-mainstream-schools-creating-a-local-send-inclusion-formula-what-parents-and-carers-of-children-and-young-people-need-to-know

Both consultations are open for 10 weeks, giving parents, carers, young people and professionals the opportunity to share their views.

💬If these topics affect you or your family, now is a chance to help shape future SEND policy.

📅 What's On at Norfolk SENDIASS - Week Commencing 24 August!📍 Monday 24 August Wymondham Library Drop-In ⏰ 2:00pm to 4:0...
22/08/2026

📅 What's On at Norfolk SENDIASS - Week Commencing 24 August!

📍 Monday 24 August Wymondham Library Drop-In
⏰ 2:00pm to 4:00pm

📍 Wednesday 26 August Thetford Library Drop-In
⏰ 1:30pm to 2:30pm

📍 Thursday 27 August Great Yarmouth Library Drop-In
⏰ 10:00am to 12:00pm

📍 Thursday 27 August Cromer Library Drop-In
⏰ 12:00pm to 2:00pm

🗣️ Friday 28 August SEND Youth Voice Day
📍 County Hall, Norwich
⏰ 10:00am to 3:00pm

Whether you have questions about SEND support, education, health or social care, our library drop-ins are a great opportunity to speak with one of our advisers. No appointment needed.

We will also be attending the SEND Youth Voice Day for children and young people with SEND aged 11-25 to share information and experiences.

For more information visit: 🌐 https://www.norfolksendiass.org.uk/in-the-community/engagment-and-advice-library-drop-in-sessions

🎬 What you don't see behind the scenes... 😂As we're working on creating more videos, tips, guides and other content to s...
21/08/2026

🎬 What you don't see behind the scenes... 😂
As we're working on creating more videos, tips, guides and other content to support children and young people with SEND, and their families, there are plenty of bloopers, retakes and forgotten lines along the way!

We're always looking for new ways to share information and make SEND support easier to access, whether that's through videos, website resources, advisor tips or social media updates.

Don't forget, you can find:
✅ SEND information and resources on our website
✅ Advisor tips, guidance videos, news, updates and helpful content on our social media channels

📚 Norfolk SENDIASS Library Drop-In Sessions 📚Need information, advice or support about special educational needs and dis...
19/08/2026

📚 Norfolk SENDIASS Library Drop-In Sessions 📚
Need information, advice or support about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Come and chat with a member of the Norfolk SENDIASS team at one of our upcoming library drop-in sessions. No appointment is needed - just pop in and speak to us.

📍 Wymondham Library 📅 24 August⏰ 2:00pm-4:00pm
📍 Thetford Library 📅 26 August ⏰ 1:30pm-2:30pm
📍 Great Yarmouth Library 📅 27 August ⏰ 10:00am-12:00pm
📍 Cromer Library 📅 27 August ⏰ 12:00pm-2:00pm

Whether you have questions about education, EHCPs, school support, or navigating the SEND process, we're here to help.

17/08/2026

🎥 Did you know our website is packed with information and resources to support children and young people with SEND, and their families?
In this short video, we'll show you how to find information on the Norfolk SENDIASS website and make the most of our search function to quickly access the support and guidance you need.
🔎 Looking for information about:
✅ EHCPs
✅ Annual reviews
✅ School support
✅ SEND law and guidance
✅ Preparing for meetings
✅ Support for young people
Watch the video below to learn more and start exploring our website today.
🌐https://www.norfolksendiass.org.uk/

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