Birmingham SEND Info

28/10/2025

A great opportunity for any Carer that’s looking to get back into education or work.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restart-next-steps-programme-supporting-carers-into-new-opportunities-tickets-1858193941099?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=1c9affa7cd76a75fd24219135c273cc8afd74c68ad32fe5597fecaf8406655040ab2231e796d0ea4f7e97faca42859ec9d35eebea1c2bb80cdb14c0bd8b8cf6fc4dde733053bfa9e69e3d42a

28/10/2025

School Transport for 16-19 year olds has long been a sticky area, with parents usually either refused it for their child, or required to pay a contribution. Please complete this consultation so that Contact have evidence to back up their campaign.

New transport survey for 16-19 year olds has launched! 📝

Transport to school and college is a hot topic – and under HUGE scrutiny, with the National Audit Office releasing a report at the end of October and the Public Accounts Committee (a body of MP’s tasked with scrutiny of public spending) carrying out an Inquiry now.

We’ve launched a short survey to find out more about transport for 16-19 year olds in England so that we can represent families’ experiences in our submission to the Inquiry, giving robust and up to date evidence.

Complete the survey here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/rfqeyctbpe

Read more here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/smhdfvjlyt

24/10/2025

Celebrate Carers Rights Day in Birmingham!

🌟 Save the Date – Carers Rights Day in Birmingham! 🌟

Join us at Perry Hall Church on Wednesday 19th November, from 10am – 2pm, for a day all about recognising, valuing, and supporting Carers. 💜

Whether you’re a Carer or professional, come along to:
✅ Get your COVID & flu vaccinations
✅ Visit the Dementia Experience Bus
✅ Access information, advice & wellbeing checks

Let’s celebrate the amazing role Carers play and make sure every Carer knows their rights.
Find out more at 👉 forwardcarers.org.uk

17/10/2025

If you have a Child Trust Fund for your SEND child, did you know that you may have issues accessing those savings when you child reaches 18, if they’re deemed to lack mental capacity?
The attached article gives some hope, and is essential reading if you’re in this situation.

We are supporting a parent-led campaign to help disabled children access their savings. Currently, 80,000 disabled young people in England & Wales risk losing £210 million. A difficult and costly process means many are unable to access the savings held in their Child Trust Fund. In this latest Your...

13/10/2025

🎳 Birmingham Bowling Social
Are you aged 10–16 and living with epilepsy?
Come and meet other young people who get it 💜
Join us for a FREE afternoon of bowling fun in Birmingham!
📍 Perfect for anyone in Birmingham & nearby areas.
📅 Wednesday 29th October (Half -Term)
🕧 11:30am
🎳 Lanes, laughs, and new mates guaranteed!
❗Must be accompanied by a parent/carer (who can connect with other parent/carers!)
Young Epilepsy Case Management - Birmingham Bowling Meet up (ages 10-18) 29th October 12pm (exact details will be sent in a separate email nearer to the event)

09/10/2025

Valuable information if your child is going through Transition to Adulthood.

A disabled child receiving social care support in England will move into adult services when they turn 18.

But what *should* happen during the transition period?

Here are the basics — but our website has more information and advice on your family's rights, legal changes, pay structures and responsibility over decisions:

💙contact.org.uk/moving-into-adult-services
💙contact.org.uk/la-services-guide
💙contact.org.uk/care-act-fs

We also have a template letter you can use to ask for your child's assessment 👉 contact.org.uk/transition-letter

07/10/2025

Upcoming FREE Autism Support Roadshow at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Thursday 30th October, it’s in half term. Children welcome.

07/10/2025

FREE WEBINAR! Planning for the Future: Wills & Trusts
On Thursday 23 October 2025 at 10am, Philip Warford from Renaissance Legal will provide information on how families and carers can ensure that someone with a learning disability is taken care of when they are no longer around, by making a suitable will or setting up a trust.
The webinar will cover:
- The importance of writing a Will and Letter of Wishes.
- Protecting means-tested benefits and support packages through trusts.
- The different types of trusts.
- Contact’s offer and services.
- A Q&A session at the end.
These webinars are always really popular due to Philip’s accessible style of presenting. We encourage you to book your place today as spaces are limited.

At Contact, we understand that as a parent carer, planning for your child’s financial future can feel overwhelming. Families often tell us that they are worried about how being left money might negatively impact their child’s entitlement to means-tested benefits and social care support. Ho...

21/09/2025

For information

Information about Early Years childcare, support, and finances for parent carers of children (age 0-5) with additional needs

22/08/2025

For information.

Sensory Play Workshop for Parent Carers ✨

Join us on Friday 5th September 2025, from 10am – 12pm at Boldmere Road for a hands-on Sensory Experience designed for parent carers of children and young people with SEND.

This interactive session is a fantastic opportunity to:

- Explore creative and fun sensory play ideas
- Connect with other parent carers
- Take away practical tips to support your child’s sensory needs

📍 Location: Boldmere Road
🕙 Time: 10am – 12pm
📅 Date: Friday 5th September 2025

👉 Booking is essential! Reserve your spot today.

To book or find out more:
📞 Call: 0121 442 2944
📧 Email: Families@midlandmencap.org.uk

Delivered in partnership with Birmingham Carers Hub and Midland Mencap.

20/08/2025

SENAID is a service that provides emotional wellbeing support, advocacy, a telephone helpline and EHC assessment writing support across the West Midlands….. all for FREE!
Call them on: 07386 219 724 or e-mail Support@senaid.co.uk

20/08/2025

A chance to participate in an exciting new venture to develop an App to support raising your children in this increasingly digital world. These are in-person meetings. Complete the survey to book a place, which will include a free soft-play session, your travel costs, a digital thank-you gift and a chance to win a voucher!
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/XQCGFQ/