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Fact Bucks is hosting a free webinar on Thursday 7th October at 10.30am via Teams on the subject or Ordinary Available Provision in schools. The presenters are Sarah Tibble and Sarah Smith who are advisers at Bucks SENDIAS. The registration is through Eventbrite for information on how to join and can be found on the flyer. Webinar SEN Support

Have you a young person aged 16 with an EHCP seeking to develop independent living skills as they prepare for their adult life? If so, Thomley are running an Achieve Life Skills Programme this autumn - see attached flier. There will be an opportunity for parents to learn more and ask questions of the CEO of Thomley and the Course Director about the programme via Zoom on Thursday 19th August at 1pm or 5.30pm. Places will need...

As part of the continued SEND improvement process, there is a need to consider the availability of school places specifically focussed upon meeting SEND needs for Children and Young People in Bucks (in addition to the provision of mainstream school places). FACT Bucks, as the parent carer forum, have been involved in the development of the consultation document to help shape that planning exercise. The consultation is accessed via the link below. https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/childrens-services/b7ef9087 This strategy is aiming...

Join us on 15th July 2021 at 10.30am for a free webinar presented by Buckinghamshire SENDIAS on understanding the process for Education, Health and Welfare Plans. The webinar will be recorded and available on the FACT Bucks and SENDIAS websites afterwards. This is the first in a series of webinars with the next one planned for September on SEND Support. The attached flyer gives you the full information for joining. EHC needs assessment webinar FACT Bucks flyer...

Here is the SEND Improvement Newsletter for the summer term. Please note that there is a link to the public consultation running until 18th July for your views on Buckinghamshire Council's plans for meeting the educational needs of your children. SEND improvement newsletter 17.06.2021

Dear parent/carer As the parent or carer of a child with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) for whom we provide home to school transport, we’d like to invite you to a free discussion event we’re holding especially for parents and carers of children with SEND on Wednesday 30 June at 7pm. Due to the continuing Covid restrictions, this event will be taking place online. You’ll be able to hear from senior Buckinghamshire Council officers about how...

In March, parents and carers of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Buckinghamshire were invited to complete a survey being conducted by FACT Bucks and Buckinghamshire SENDIAS. The survey received more than 600 responses. The information has now been collated and reviewed by FACT and SENDIAS. A report arising from the survey, alongside the complete data output and all 167 free comments is now available to download from the below. Copies of...