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Are you aged 18– 24 years old? Do you have a learning difficulty and/or disability? Do you have an EHCP? Do you want to achieve full-time employment ? Would you like support and training to gain vital work skills and access real work? Would you like to improve your Maths and English? Would you like support from a specialist job coach? If you answered yes to the above then the Supported Internship programme could be for you find...

NHSE Wider Workforce Sessions Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub is excited to be working with our partners to deliver 5 wider workforce sessions at our Hubs in Buckinghamshire. Through the NHSE Wider Workforce funding, we are able to offer health and social care professionals across Buckinghamshire with free safe learning spaces to discuss important topics that impact our Buckinghamshire residents and workforce! Book your space here https://lnkd.in/eZrh6c2u or email events@buckscommunityhub.com

Adoption: A major consultation is underway by the The Department for Education to rethink how adopted children and those in kinship care are supported, with proposals to improve mental health, resilience, and access to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. The ideas on the table include eight possible reforms designed to make the system work better for every family. By taking part in the survey and sharing your experience, you can help shape a more responsive...

The National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) welcomes the publication of the Schools White Paper and the chance for families, Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) and partners to share their views on the Government’s proposals. Families and professionals agree that the SEND system needs real change so children and young people can get the support they deserve. We know many parent carers have been waiting anxiously to understand what the reforms might mean in practice. Over recent...

The Bucks Skills Show 2026 is taking place on 4 - 5 March 2026 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, offering career inspiration, hands-on experiences, and networking with over 120 exhibitors. The Confident Futures segment specifically supports young people with special educational needs and disabilities and others facing barriers to employment, helping them build confidence and skills for future careers.  You can book here to reserve a space You can find more details on the Bucks Skills Hub website FACT will be attending both days so you can add a drop by and say hello.

On Monday 23 February, the Department for Education published its schools white paper 'Every Child Achieving and Thriving', which shares its plan to reform special educational needs and disability (SEND) support in early years, schools and colleges. Alongside the white paper is a national consultation called 'putting children and young people first', running until 18 May 2026. The Council for Disabled Children’s Participation team is working throughout this consultation period to support disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, to...

The National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) welcomes the Publication of the Schools White Paper and the opportunity for families, Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) and stakeholders to comment directly on the Government's proposals. There is shared acknowledgement across partners and families that system change is needed to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The NNPCF recognises that some families and Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) have been understandably anxious to see the Governments published...

Welcome to the latest Healthwatch Bucks newsletter. Read here In this edition, you will find updates on current projects, including work with rural communities across Buckinghamshire, welcoming Luisa Contreras to the Healthwatch Bucks team, alongside opportunities to have your say and information to help you stay well. Healthwatch Thank you, as always, to everyone who continues to engage with our work and help make sure local voices are heard.