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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...

Bucks SENDias is running two information sessions in partnership with the Integrated SEND Service around preparing young people for adulthood. These sessions are for parents and carers of children and young people with EHC plans who live in Buckinghamshire. This first session will be looking at how young people can prepare for their Annual Reviews from year 9. The second session (9 June) will focus on the post 16 options available to young people with SEND. We...

The Buckinghamshire SEND strategy 2021-23 mandates FACT Bucks and SENDIAS to conduct an annual survey of parent carer opinion to provide a measure of the delivery of the SEND Improvement Plan. The survey is open till 22nd March. It is anonymous. The more parent/carers who respond, the more weight our views will have to shape the development of SEND provision in Bucks. Please take the time to complete it. https://kwiksurveys.com/s/BucksSEND2021

We are holding a FREE online event on Money Matters on Wednesday 17th March 2021 19.30 - 21.30 to help you maximise your finances as a parent of a child with additional needs. This includes - • an overview of benefits (inc. DLA, Carer’s Allowance) • opportunities for grants and discounts available on utility bills, leisure activities and for carers • services available to support you with making applications To join see the attached flyer and book...