Staffordshires Information Advice and Support Service for parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with SEND.
SENDIASS - 01785 356921
Joined September 2015
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Has your child with SEND been suspended or excluded from school? Share your experience with the Department for Education to help inform proposed changes in England. Respond by 11.59pm on 19 November.
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Today, the Government has announced that local Healthwatch organisations and Healthwatch England will be retained and strengthened so that people's experiences play a greater role in improving health and social care services.
Read our response bit.ly/47JYN8u
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Have you got an interesting story you'd like to share with us?
If so, we'd love to hear it and feature you in our Journal! 📝
Our next Journal is the March 2027 edition. The Journal contains news, resources, information, engaging features and fabulous stories from our members.
Please send in your stories here: downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-wo…
If you're not already a member, you can sign up on our website: downs-syndrome.org.uk/get-in…
ALT Images of front covers from our previous Journal editions. They both have an image of someone who has Down's syndrome on the front.
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Dyslexia or dyscalculia? Understanding your next steps
Wondering if you might have dyslexia or dyscalculia? Join us for a free, practical webinar exploring adult diagnostic assessment, what to expect and how assessment may help with work, study and everyday life.
📅 7 October | 7pm | Online
Register FREE: bit.ly/3VpMRFL
#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW26
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Join us on Thursday for our second Chit Chat Cafe 🙌😊 Remember it's FREE thanks to a grant from @StaffordshireCC 's Small Sparks Fund ❤️
#GreatWyrley #Landywood #CheslynHay
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🌅 End‑of‑Summer Anxiety - navigating uncertainty and change🌅
Anxiety Support Group – Wed 26th Aug, 2-3pm
As we shift from summer to September, anxiety can creep in:
👧 Separation worries as children return to school
💼 Work ramping up after holidays
🌗 Shorter days and nights drawing in affecting our mood
Join us to:
🤝 Discuss how this transition impacts you
🗣 Share experiences with others experiencing anxiety
Book your space here (limited places available; first come first served): anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-sup…
SEND IASS - Staffordshire Family Partnership retweeted
🌅 End‑of‑Summer Anxiety - navigating uncertainty and change🌅
Anxiety Support Group – Wed 26th Aug, 2-3pm
As we shift from summer to September, anxiety can creep in:
👧 Separation worries as children return to school
💼 Work ramping up after holidays
🌗 Shorter days and nights drawing in affecting our mood
Join us to:
🤝 Discuss how this transition impacts you
🗣 Share experiences with others experiencing anxiety
Book your space here (limited places available; first come first served): anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-sup…
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📞 Know what to do in an emergency
If you see someone in trouble in the water:
- Don't enter the water to rescue them
Instead:
- Call 999 immediately
- Encourage them to float
- If you can throw something that floats, tell them to hold on
#WaterSafety #Call999 #StaySafe
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Playday - TOMORROW!
📆Wednesday 5th August 2026,
⏰11am-3pm
📍Shobnall Leisure Complex
🎉Enjoy a FREE fun-filled day with inflatables, activities, magic shows, crazy golf, tennis, foot golf, arts and crafts, plus the chance to meet local community organisations.
ALT Promotional flyer for a free Playday event at Shobnall Leisure Complex on 5th August, featuring activities for children.
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This week's sign is Friend, demonstrated by Harberton Special School!
Like, comment, and share to help us spread some Makaton magic.
#SignOfTheWeek #InternationalDayOfFriendship
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☀️Planning an autism-friendly day out? Here are some practical tips to help family outings more enjoyable for everyone.
Explore more helpful top tips: eu1.hubs.ly/H0wWyk70
#WitherslackGroup #SummerCampaign #SummerHolidays #SEN #Neurodiversity
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💚Anti-Bullying Tips for Parents & Carers💚
We've got tips for you when it comes to:
📣Equipping your child to understand what bullying is
📢What to do if bullying happens
📣Further information advice and support
🔗 bit.ly/4iqa3uN
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⛱️This summer break, download our activity sheets and explore fun, creative craft videos to try at home with your child for hours of fun.
Start exploring: eu1.hubs.ly/H0wWwft0
#WitherslackGroup #SummerCampaign #SummerHolidays #SEN #Neurodiversity
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🐞 FREE family fun this summer! Join us and @ForestofMercia for bug hunting and rock painting at our cemeteries
📍 Sytch Lane Cemetery – 29th July
📍 Strawberry Lane Cemetery – 30th July
⏰ 10am –12 midday
❗ Booking essential - 01902 696111
Find out more: sstaffs.gov.uk/news/2026/fam…
ALT Child's hands holding a green rock painted with a white daisy; paint palette and colorful painted stones on a wooden table. Promoting bug hunt and rock painting events at cemeteries.
SEND IASS - Staffordshire Family Partnership retweeted
📢 Makaton Members! Join us for the next MakaChat LIVE!
A fun interactive session: celebrate Makaton International Awareness Day, practise skills & connect with others.
Book your place: bit.ly/491yJqt
#MakaChatLive #WeTalkMakaton #UseItDontLoseIt
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Watch our #MythBustingMondays videos debunking common childhood bullying myths and empowering viewers with knowledge to foster safer, more compassionate environments! 🩵
🔗anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk…
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On Sunday 5 July, Cineworld Cinema in Bentley Bridge Wednesfield will be hosting an Autism Friendly screening at 11:00am of 'Toy Story 5'.
Lighting kept on, volume reduced and no advertisements or trailers. Seating is not allocated:
experience.cineworld.co.uk/s…
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Whether you’re supporting a partner, friend or family member who is disabled, older or seriously ill, your voice matters.
Your insights will help shape our campaigns and support our efforts to make life better for carers like you.
Take part today:
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✨Join Birgit Forstmaier-James, our Occupational Therapist, for our upcoming webinar.
She will explore:
✔️ How to identify transitions and recognise the impact that even subtle changes in routine, environment, people or expectations can have on a child
✔️ Why transitions can be challenging for children with SEN, including the role of anxiety, reliance on routine, and differences in processing change
✔️ Practical, supportive strategies to make transitions more predictable and manageable, helping to build confidence and support emotional regulation
Register: eu1.hubs.ly/H0w88NR0
#WitherslackGroup #Autism #ADHD #Transitions #Routine
