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Welcome to the latest SEND bulletin

News, advice, guidance and support from Central Bedfordshire Council

 Issue 101 - 19 June 2024

Summer of SEND: Preparing for Adulthood

17 - 28 June


Following our co-produced Summer of SEND held last year in July  2023, SNAP Parent Carer Forum (SNAP PFC)  told us that families would also like preparing for adulthood information sessions on Benefits, moving to Higher Education and Access to Work.

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As a result of this feedback, we are delighted to announce that we have secured guest speakers to provide information sessions on these subjects, along with webinars from colleagues in education, health and care covering relevant areas of preparing for adulthood.


This year, the PFA Summer of SEND will run across two weeks  from Monday 17 until Friday 28 June and includes online workshops for parent/carers living in Central Bedfordshire, who have young people with special educational needs or disabilities aged from 14 to 25-years old.


Spaces are still available.

Find out more on the Local Offer

EHCP Annual Reviews - free online session

Friday 12 July 09.30 - 11.00 pm



  • Find out about the EHCP Annual Review process specific to Central Bedfordshire.

  • Be supported in understanding what should happen before, during and after the meeting.

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  • Explore Central Bedfordshire's EHCP Annual Review Toolkit that is given to schools/settings.

  • Understand how parent/carers can ensure that all the up-to-date, important information is shared and used.

  • Learn how Central Bedfordshire supports in ensuring your and your child/young person's views are recorded and heard.

To book a place please email stating "EHCP Annual Reviews" with your preferred workshop date and time, and your name to admin@snappcf.org.uk

EOTAS -  Education other than at/in School

Friday 28 June 10.00 am - 2.00 pm 

The Rufus Centre, Flitwick, MK45 1AH

SNAP PCF has asked Central Bedfordshire Council to hold a parent/carer workshop on Education other than at/in School (EOTAS).


Please note this is only suitable for those who have a child/young person receiving EOTAS or those who are on the pathway to an EOTAS package.

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The focus will be on:

  • understanding parents/carers lived experience

  • collating themes

  • finding solutions 

  • shaping a future EOTAS policy

Bookings for this workshop close at 4 pm on Thursday the 20th of June.


To book a place please email stating "EOTAS", your name and any dietary requirements to admin@snappcf.org.uk

Supporting your Neurodiverse child/young person digital booklet

When you first realise that your child experiences the world in a different way, it can feel overwhelming.  But once you begin to understand their way of thinking it can be rewarding and you can learn so much from your child/young person.   This free digital booklet will support you on this journey.   Download your free digital booklet by scanning the QR code or by visiting Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child/Young Person - SNAP PCF - Central Bedfordshire

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Children's Centres Stay & Play sessions

A fun session for families who have children with special educational needs and disabilities to meet other families and to get support and advice from our Early Years SEND Team.  No diagnosis needed.  Parents without children in attendance are welcome to attend.

Find your nearest Stay & Play on the Local Offer

Do you provide a service or run events for children and young people with SEND and their families?


We would like to offer providers the opportunity to advertise local SEND services and events in our fortnightly SEND news bulletin, on our local offer Facebook page and to be included in the local offer What's On page.


If you would like to be featured then please email details about your service and/or event to local.offer@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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