Hampshire SENDIASS

Free Online Session – Preparing for Adulthood Education
We’re sharing this fantastic opportunity from The Hampshire Parent Carer Network – Bridging the Gap project 💙

Join them for a free online SENDIASS session with our very own Service Manager, Gayle, who will be delivering helpful guidance and support for families preparing for the next stage of education.

🗓 Date: 15th June 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00pm
💻 Where: Online via Zoom

This session will cover:
✔️ What happens to your EHCP after 18
✔️ SEN support in colleges
✔️ Careers advice and future options
✔️ Supporting young people into independence, education, and employment

👉 Book your place here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hpcn

📌 Open to parent carers looking for clear, practical advice on preparing for adulthood.

Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit!

***Sharing from NHS***

Do you know someone who’s pregnant or has little ones under 4?
They may be eligible for the NHS Healthy Start scheme, helping families afford nutritious food and milk.
Share this link or tag a friend—every little bit helps 💛

https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/frequently-asked-questions/applying-for-healthy-start-faqs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSKOJ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsVWt6OGtENmg0dDVxWFZJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiOev1IFsEk4aZlNsblcZ7IxLBjycx2W0ILzH2ZgopBzW73myfLi4i1vQDRm_aem_uESI82M_2PJdj3p0Mm7Ytw

Sharing on behalf of the Hampshire Parent Carer Network

📢 Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 8th July, 10:00am–2:00pm at the Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke.

Hear about our achievements over the past year, our plans for the future, and how parent carers are helping shape local services. Meet our parent carer representatives, connect with local service providers, and stay informed about what’s happening in our community.

🍽️ Refreshments and lunch provided.

🎟️ Book your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hpcn

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

One to share with young people who are getting ready for adulthood?

Learning how to cook simple, affordable meals is a game-changer for independence, confidence, and your wallet 💪🍳

Tesco has created a fantastic collection of accessible, easy-to-follow recipes — perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to build essential life skills. From quick dinners to simple treats, it’s a great place to start.

👉 Check it out here: https://realfood.tesco.com/accessible-recipes/

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✨ Whether you’re moving out, heading to uni, or just want to feel more self-sufficient — this is a small step that makes a big difference.

*** Sharing from the Council for Disabled Children ***

As part of their Programme Development Grant (PDG) work, the Council for Disabled Children is gathering feedback to better understand services for children and young people with neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions, including SEND.

They are inviting parent carers and professionals who support children and young people with SEND to take part in a short survey.

🕒 Each survey takes around 20 minutes to complete, and your views will help shape future services and support.

💬 If you’re a parent carer or work with young people with SEND, please consider taking part:

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Carer Survey:
https://councilfordisabledchildren.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=93ca41ab24380caf57761bd37&id=a94191d318&e=4bf15c2705

👩‍⚕️ Professional Survey:
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/newcastle/pdg-professionals-survey

Please share this with anyone who may be interested—your input really does make a difference!

If you have time to spare, and would like to become a Community Buddy - for example taking a young person out between 10-17 years of age who has individual needs - all expenses paid to help a family in Hampshire.

For more information join the online info event this evening 3rd June 6.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/children-families-volunteers-information-session-tickets-1989369939040?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv1_a1demo0dykoed5&fbclid=IwY2xjawSM6bRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIY3FJenJmNDZiYnIxd2dKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpDx3k6p8V-zJ4lxpgrVSSAU2eZaZzxc1SEUk-xQEdAUKuhDdGTUK1Iuk1qF_aem_94-Z1OxedQIe6OpQs6kUJg

This Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who give up their time to support vital services across Hampshire.

This includes Andre and Kaia who volunteer with children and families who need a little extra support.

Andre is one of our Community Buddies who help children and young people with a disability, additional or special educational needs to get out and about in the community. He says: “I volunteer because I want to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, and supporting my buddy has shown me exactly how powerful that can be. Seeing his transformation – from a shy, anxious boy to someone confident, active, and socially engaged – has been incredibly rewarding.”

As an Independent Visitor, Kaia is a trusted adult to a young person in care. She says: “Volunteering as an Independent Visitor for the past three years has shown me how valuable simply giving your time can be. [It] has taught me that consistency, connection and simply being there for someone can make a real difference.”

If you’re interested in joining our inspiring community of Children and Families volunteers, you can learn more about the different opportunities available in an online information session this Wednesday (3 June) at 6.30pm.

Visit the link in the comments to find out more.

We know weekday sessions don’t work for everyone, so we’ve added a special Saturday workshop for families who find it difficult to attend during the week.

💡 Ordinarily Available Provision & SEN Support

This online session is aimed at families without an EHCP and will explain the support that should be available for children and young people in everyday settings.

It will also include helpful information for those accessing SEN support, and the extra help that should be in place.

🗓 Saturday 27th June
⏰ 1:00–2:00pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

✅ Free to attend
✅ Ideal if weekdays are tricky
✅ Clear, practical information and guidance

🔗 No need to book - join us on the day
www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/workshops

Please share with anyone who may find a Saturday session more accessible 💛

A very important court case has recently been decided. It gives stronger rights to children with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents and carers.

Here’s what it means:

Your Local Authority should not stop or change an EHCP without:

🔸talking to the parents and carers
🔸talking to the child
🔸talking to the school

Children keep their EHCP even if they are away for a long time.
A child is still the council’s responsibility if they are 'normally' living in that area — even if they are away for months or years.

This helps:

🔹military families
🔹foster children
🔹children with separated parents
🔹children staying away from home temporarily

The Local Authority can “pause” a plan — but cannot just remove it.
If a child is away, the LA must either make sure there is other support in place, or update the plan.

For further information please take a look at our website https://www.hampshiresendiass.co.uk/

Sharing - we will be updating our websites shortly.

School suspensions and permanent exclusions Guidance on the suspension and permanent exclusion of pupils from local-authority-maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units.

AVideo for Parent Carers!

With National Offer Day last month and the summer term just around the corner, we’ve recorded a new, shorter, and easy‑to‑follow video to support a smoother transition for young people moving up to secondary school while on SEN Support.

Whether your child is in Year 5 or Year 6, this quick guide walks you through what to expect, how the transition planning process works, and what to start considering ahead of Year 7 — helping you feel more prepared for the months ahead.

👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/RBMDdXFNYbI
Please feel free to share with other parent carers who may find this helpful. 💙