Oak Wood Secondary School

The August SEND Newsletter is here! 📢

Looking for advice, support and opportunities for children and young people with SEND and their families? The latest edition is packed with helpful information and resources, including:

✅ Getting school ready - helping your child feel prepared and confident
✅ ECHO: Early mental health support for children and young people
✅ FREE webinar: Talking about mental health with your child or young person
✅ How supported internships are changing lives across Warwickshire
✅ Have your say and help shape support for carers in Warwickshire
✅ FREE webinar from Act for Autism: Retained primitive reflexes and autism

Don't miss out on the latest updates, events and support available across Warwickshire.

Link in comments below 👇

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Don't miss this month's edition of the SEND newsletter - coming soon!

Sign up now to be the first to hear about:

👉 Services and support for children and young people with SEND
👉 Free webinars and events
👉 Local SEND groups and activities.
👉 News, guidance and resources for families

It’s a great way to stay informed and connected as a parent, carer or professional working with SEND families.

Sign up today to receive the next edition straight to your inbox – https://mailchi.mp/warwickshire/sendvoice

Contact - For families with disabled children has updated it's advice to help parents and carers understand what extra support their child or young person should receive in mainstream school if they have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

It explains:
✅ What SEN support can look like
✅ How the assess, plan, do and review cycle should work
✅ What should be included in an SEN support plan
✅ The role of your child’s SENCO
✅ Questions to ask at a meeting with school
✅ What to do if your child needs more help

With children preparing to return to school, it’s a useful page to read now — or save for when you need it (link is in the comments)

What is one thing you wish you’d known about SEN support?

Are you looking for fresh ideas to keep teenagers entertained this summer? A range of Warwickshire’s attractions, outdoor spaces, events and experiences are waiting to be explored on the Visit Warwickshire website.

From creative markets and country parks to cycling routes, animal encounters, heritage attractions and content-worthy places to explore, Warwickshire offers plenty of ways for young people to get active, discover something different and enjoy what is happening close to home.

Explore more, here https://orlo.uk/jaxR2

Looking for activities this summer? 😎 ☀️

Why not check out the latest edition of the Warwickshire SEND Newsletter?

We’ve put together helpful information on events and activities happening this summer across the county. Plus, you'll also find support to help you prepare for transitions, whether that be starting or moving schools or moving into further education or training.

You can also find out about opportunities to meet other parent carers and a new Youth Forum for young people with SEND in Stratford.

Link to the July edition in comments below👇

Please share with anyone who may find it helpful.

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Safeguarding Officer (Deputy DSL)

If you are interested in applying for this post, please click on this link: https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

Free kids entertainment on Nuneaton and Bedworth market days throughout August. ☀️

📢 Central England Academy Trust are recruiting a Trust Estates Manager.@
If you are interested in applying for this post, please click on this link: https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies