November has been another busy and exciting month for the SENDIASS Engagement and Advice Team!
We’ve been actively involved in the PINS project (Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools), a national initiative focused on making mainstream primary schools more inclusive for children with neurodiverse needs. Through parent cafés, we’ve joined important discussions where families share what’s working well and what could be improved in schools. This valuable feedback will help shape bespoke packages of resources tailored to each school’s needs.
Find out more about the PINS project here: Partnerships for inclusion of neurodiversity in schools (PINS) programme - GOV.UK
We were delighted to attend the Nansa SENsational Families Peer Support groups in Norwich and Gorleston this month. These sessions provide a warm, welcoming space for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND to share experiences, gain practical advice, and connect with others over a relaxed cup of tea. During the sessions, we offered guidance on navigating the education system and signposted families to helpful services and resources. We’re excited to be joining the next Peer Support Group in Holt on 3rd December.
Our monthly drop-in at Thetford Family Hub took place on Wednesday 12th November and continues to be a great way to connect with families. Don’t miss the next session on 10th December 1:30-3pm!
We were also pleased to attend the Open Academy Year 10 Parents Evening and the Wayland Academy EBSA event, where we provided impartial advice and support to parents and young people around SEND. In addition, we joined parent marketplace events in King’s Lynn at Gaywood Primary and Reffley Academy alongside other local support services. We also attended the Parent Café at Long Stratton School, delivering an informative presentation on Phase Transfer, followed by a friendly Q&A session.
If you would like SENDIASS to attend an event, please email: nsendiassengagement@norfolk.gov.uk
Sally, Engagement and Advice Worker
