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SENDiass4BCP
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Providing free, impartial, and confidential information, advice and support for children and young people (up to the age of 25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents/carers, living in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
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Linwood Early Bird sessions available for parent carers of young children who have an ASD diagnosis - details and application form via the link: sendiass4bcp.org/2026/01/29/l...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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SENDiass4BCP cannot make the local authority make decisions, but we can support you to take action if this is your choice

We can advise you of the law and responsibilities of the local authority and schools or colleges, but we do not have the authority to enforce it. We can however (1/2)
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January 27, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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What's on in February? Ask questions at our in-person drop-ins, and get advice at our online workshops! Follow the link for details: sendiass4bcp.org/2026/01/26/w...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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SENDiass4BCP officers are not specialists in the needs of the children and young people they support.
We will try to have a good understanding of their needs to provide you with the best support, but we'll never know your child’s needs as much as you.
Find out more: sendiass4bcp.org/about-us/our...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Want to know what issues are important to disabled children and young people and those with SEN? Check out our Youth Voice Manifesto, developed during our Youth Voice Matters 2024. Read the manifesto here: buff.ly/3A52iZU
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January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Interested in the latest news about #SEND?

Sign up to our newsletter, it contains news, resources and events relating to special educational needs and disabilities.

Please subscribe here: buff.ly/3SDcn3S.
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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☕ Join our next #MPW coffee morning! We’ll be exploring how CDC approached delivering recent ‘hackathon’ events and how this model could be adapted to engage children and young people.
Wednesday 28 January 10:30–11:30am Online
👉 Register:
Making Participation Work Shared Support Coffee Morning- 28th January 2026
Join us for our next monthly Shared Support coffee morning on Wednesday 28th January 2026!
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January 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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SENDiass4BCP can't recommend suitable schools, but we can provide information to support you to make an informed decision.
As an impartial service, we can't make recommendations, but we provide you with information for you to make informed decisions.
Find more info: sendiass4bcp.org/about-us/our...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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💡 Resource alert!

This briefing provides clarity on the law surrounding Education Other Than At School (EOTAS):

councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/sites/defaul...

The briefing consists of 👇
September 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Events coming up this Wednesday! Details here: sendiass4bcp.org/events/
January 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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☕ Join our next #MPW coffee morning! We’ll be exploring how CDC approached delivering recent ‘hackathon’ events and how this model could be adapted to engage children and young people.
Wednesday 28 January 10:30–11:30am Online
👉 Register:
Making Participation Work Shared Support Coffee Morning- 28th January 2026
Join us for our next monthly Shared Support coffee morning on Wednesday 28th January 2026!
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January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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We're sharing information on a short course for adults with learning disabilities and related conditions such as autism, particularly for younger adults. Contact information and further details: sendiass4bcp.org/2026/01/12/t...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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SENDiass4BCP are an impartial, confidential and arms-length service. This means that we do not take sides. We cannot represent you, but we will support you to put across your views and advise you of your options
Find out more information on our service: sendiass4bcp.org/about-us/our...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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The Government has launched the Milburn Review into why so many 16–24‑year‑olds are not in education, employment or training. Disabled young people must be part of this conversation.

They are calling for evidence until 30 January 2026. 

Share your views: 📩 [email protected]
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Almost time to wave 'bye 2025, and say Happy New Year to you with 2026. We'll open normal hours Friday 02/01/26, and from the following Monday with events starting that week. Hope you have a happy, healthy & safe New Year! Click and tap your way to a quick look-back sendiass4bcp.org/2025/12/31/h...
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December 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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December winding down, and you don't want to think of January yet, I'm sure - so save this post for the New Year, to avoid missing out on the events that start back the first week of January 2026: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/12/23/w...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Learn more about Healthy Relationships, and access resources to support your family: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/12/17/h...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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FLARE members write blogs on things that are important to them. Follow the link to learn about Louise's experiences of sharing her voice with decision-makers and her advice for other young people buff.ly/WzPicXu @KIDScharity @educationgovuk
Louise’s blog: Speaking with decision-makers
We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Interested in the latest news about #SEND?

Sign up to our newsletter, it contains news, resources and events relating to special educational needs and disabilities.

Please subscribe here: buff.ly/3SDcn3S.
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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No more events this year, but we're still around to support you - read more here: sendiass4bcp.org/2025/12/15/n...
A laptop on a white desk displaying a webpage titled “Support,” with icons for Children and Young People, Parents and Carers, Practitioners, Keyworkers, and Parent Carer Forum. An open notebook with a pen lies to the left, and a white mug is on the right. Above the laptop, yellow cloud shapes feature blue text reading “Access SEND Support anytime.”
December 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Free online group for carers!
A poster from Minstead Trust, for free online groups for family carers. The poster has a green background with orange and white text. Headline reads: “FREE ONLINE GROUPS FOR FAMILY CARERS.” It features two sections: “Online Carer Community” - invites carers of people with learning disabilities and/or autism to join free monthly lunchtime chats (12:00-13:30) for sharing experiences and resources. This includes a photo of people in a group activity. www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/CarerCommunity. “Carers Share and Shape” - invites carers to monthly evening chats (18:30-19:30) to share experiences and help shape future support, with optional research participation via the University of Essex. Includes an image of older people in a group activity. www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/CarersShareAndShape.*
December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Have you listened to the @NCBtweets youth-led podcast Our Turn to Talk?

So far, it’s covered:

EHC plans

Autism

Mental health

Social media

Ending poverty

These are just some of the themes—more powerful episodes coming soon!
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/3VpOLBa
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Join our December #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning!
☕ We’ll round off 2025 by reflecting on this year’s successes and challenges, and discussing upcoming opportunities and events. There’ll also be time to network, share what you’re working on.
Register: buff.ly/2hHdidE
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Yesterday’s budget statement included a number of announcements involving changes in the rules for working age benefits.

Read our more in-depth summary here 👇
The main benefits announcements in the Budget
Yesterday’s budget statement included a number of announcements involving changes in the rules for working age benefits. Two-child limit scrapped The biggest change is the scrapping of the two-child limit for Universal Credit claimants from April 2026. If you claim Universal Credit, you get an additional amount – a “child element” – for each dependent […]
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November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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What's on in December? Take a look at the events that you can attend while avoiding the crowds of Christmas shoppers! sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/27/w...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM