SEND Advice Surrey

12/02/2026

Are you a parent/carer of a child in a Surrey school? If you feel able to give your views on the Ordinarily Available Provision guide, please follow the survey link below.

11/02/2026

10/02/2026

Some dates for your diary. Please contact Guildford Family Centre to book an individual advice session.

10/02/2026

📢📢 CHANGE OF VENUE 📢📢
Our drop in session tomorrow from 9 - 11 am will now take place at Guildford Nursery School & Family Centre, GU1 1NR.
See image for all other dates and venues - if you have any questions please give us a call on 01483 510570 ☎☎

10/02/2026

🥳We are really excited to be able to offer a new Alternative Provision Group for ages 8 - 12 years+. This will be a much needed addition to our other 3 groups for 12-18 year olds and 10-14 year olds.
✅We are accepting applications now in readiness for trial sessions after half term and starting dates after Easter.
❓Click here to find out more: https://appeer.org.uk/weekday-groups

05/02/2026

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is developing a new E-learning package in line with the Oliver McGowan Learning Disabilities and Autism Code of Practice. This package aims to give our staff a better understanding of the needs and experiences of people living with Learning Disabilities and Autism, so they can provide person-centred care every time.
We are looking for people who live with, or care for someone with, a Learning Disability or Autism to get involved by:
• Taking part in filmed interviews
• Contributing to the planning of the E-learning package
• Reviewing the final content
Even if you do not want to appear on film, there are still opportunities to have your voice heard and shape the learning.

Next steps:
The project needs to be completed for the new financial year (from 6th April 2026). If you are interested in taking part or would like to find out more, please contact engagementteam@secamb.nhs.uk for a friendly, no-pressure conversation.

04/02/2026

Surrey County Council is reviewing its Play and Leisure Short Breaks offer for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities (AND). These services provide educational and leisure activities for children and young people while giving parent carers a break from caring.
Click the link below to respond to the consultation.

26/01/2026

Ambitious about Autism have the following information sessions for September 2026 intake

For families and carers AND potential interns:
February 24th 10:00-11:00, register using the link below:
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For professionals:
February 26th 2026 10:00 - 11:00, register using the link below:
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

26/01/2026

Separation can be hard. Co-parenting doesn’t have to be.

Parents Apart is a practical, supportive online workshop for parents who are separated, separating, or thinking about separation.

It helps parents to:
• reduce conflict
• communicate more calmly
• keep children at the centre of decisions

Parents attend separately, creating a safe, neutral and non-judgemental space.

- 3-hour online workshop
- Delivered by experienced counsellors
- £60 per person | £35 concession

Open to parents of neurotypical and neurodivergent children, anywhere in the UK.

Book now for the February workshop:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-apart-coparenting-through-separation-tickets-1980782484733?aff=oddtdtcreator

26/01/2026

Surrey County Council is consulting on updates to its Home to School and Post-16 Travel Assistance policies for 2026/27. We value your feedback and support in promoting the consultation to families and relevant partners.

Key updates:
• Under-16 policy clarifications: Nearest school definition and evidence requirements for non-nearest school applications.
• FSM change from September 2026: FSM eligibility expands under Universal Credit, but “extended rights” to free travel retain the current low-income threshold and distance criteria.
• SEND/EOTAS/AP: Case-by-case assessment, with AP registration status determining whether standard eligibility applies or EOTAS principles are used.
• PSVAR compliance: All contracted coaches must be accessible; spare seats for purchase may be limited.
• Post-16: Updated annual contributions and extended ITA mileage bands (up to 50 miles).

Consultation details:
Dates: Wednesday 21 January 2026 to 23:59 on Tuesday 17 February 2026.
Consultation page: https://surrey-county-council.civilspace.io/en/projects/home-to-school-policy-updates-under-16-post-16
Accessibility: Easy Read, large print and screen-reader versions will be provided; if any are delayed, they will be added during the consultation.

For queries, please contact: travel.assistance@surreycc.gov.uk

Home to School Policy Updates (Under 16 & Post-16)

22/01/2026

📅 Save the Date!

We’re excited to invite families across Surrey to a fun, free and inclusive event for all ages 💚

Family Voice Surrey & Active Surrey are coming together to explore movement, wellbeing and inclusion for every family of children and young people with SEND.

✨ Expect a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
✨ Activities focused on health, movement and wellbeing
✨ Meet Family Voice Surrey & have your voice heard
✨ Plus, Active Surrey will be launching its new Inclusion Toolkit for partners

📍 Guildford Spectrum
🗓 Sunday 26 April
⏰ 12–3pm

More details coming soon – but for now, save the date and spread the word! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💬

20/01/2026

We have spaces remaining on upcoming 8 week, Stepping Up for Autism courses that are starting next week. These sessions are two hours long each week and will break for half term. These are all being delivered virtually:

Tues 27th Jan 10:30am - 4 spaces
Wed 28th 10am - 14 spaces
Thurs 29th 10am - 14 spaces

Please email us at Surrey.familysupport@nas.org.uk if you would like more information or to book a space.