'My Care Bridge', an online portal for new referrals for children and young people's autism and ADHD services in mid and South Essex, is now live.

A new post, “Removal of Ofsted single word judgements: what it means for schools and parents” has just been published on the The Education Hub blog.

SSIF Spring/Summer Term Feedback Report

Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) invite Parent Carers of Children with SEND to our first of six Seminars during this academic year on Friday 11th October. ‘Health Assessment Pathways’ is the first in a series of valuable and informative events for ParentCarers that will run throughout the year. This seminar is aimed at ParentCarers of children with SEND who may need information and support regarding accessing Health Services. The Seminar will cover questions such as: How do I access the Lighthouse Centre? Do I need to involve my GP? What happens in my appointment? What role does the school play? Who are CAMHS and can I access them? Plus, any additional questions you may have* We have a panel of professionals from the Lighthouse Centre, a Designated Clinical Officer, a representative from the Local Authority, among other special guests. They will talk about how they can support you and your child through the processes and meetings. *We are inviting ParentCarers to submit any questions they have for the panel by Monday 30 th September 2024, via email to jody@southendsendindependentforum.org.uk. There will also be an opportunity for people to participate in a co-production session to develop a useful route map/flow chart of the Health Assessment Pathways.  Book your ticket here.

Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) invite Parent Carers of Children with SEND to their third Seminar this year on Wednesday 26th June. ‘Education and Health Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA)’ is the third in a series of valuable and informative events for Parent Carers that will run throughout the year. This seminar is aimed at Parent Carers of children with SEND who may need information and support regarding the EHCNA process. The Seminar will cover questions such as: Who can request an Assessment? And how? Who decides if an Assessment is needed? And how? How are Assessments undertaken? After the decision is made? SEN Support and the Graduated Response. Plus, any additional questions you may have* We have a panel of professionals from the EHCP Team, SENDIASS, and more to be confirmed nearer the date! They will talk about how they can support you and your child through the processes and meetings. *We are inviting Parent Carers to submit any questions they have for the panel by Monday 17th June 2024, via email. There will also be an opportunity for people to participate in a co-production session to develop a useful route map/flow chart of the EHCNA process. Book your ticket here

SSIF invite PC's (Parent Carers) of Children with SEND to their second Seminar this year.