Sheffield SEN & Disability Information, Advice & Support

09/03/2026

You can find lots of useful information about the mediation process here https://www.ipsea.org.uk/mediation

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

The Northern College, based in Barnsley, offer adults aged 19+ with autism or anxiety support to help them prepare for work. They are holding an open day on 17th March

Book your place here
https://northern.college/ready-to-work-open-day/

04/03/2026

Phase transfers come with rights of appeal, so if you are not happy with the school which has been allocated, you have the right to appeal this.

You can first speak to the school which has been allocated to discuss your child's needs. This may reassure you that it is a suitable placement.

You can find out more about mediation and appeals on our website here https://sheffieldsendias.org.uk/mediation-and-tribunals

03/03/2026

How you can support your child to manage exam stress

Join Kooth for a free 45 minute webinar and you’ll hear from one of our community engagement team, alongside a clinician from Kooth.
They will offer expert tips on:
• When to take action
• Share practical ideas to help children manage their anxiety
• Discuss how Kooth can provide extra support.
The content has been written predominantly for families with secondary and higher aged children sitting GCSEs, A- Levels or Nationals and Highers in Scotland.

Book your place for 9th March, 6pm

https://connect.kooth.com/events/event/exam-stress-families-9mar?utm_source=ALL+KEL+CONTACTS&utm_campaign=8c0895d65b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_02_20_11_58_COPY_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-78e6d0f0d6-1434444896

Book your place for 16th March, 7pm

https://connect.kooth.com/events/event/exams-families-16mar?utm_source=ALL+KEL+CONTACTS&utm_campaign=8c0895d65b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_02_20_11_58_COPY_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-78e6d0f0d6-1434444896

02/03/2026

This month we will be looking at transition and appeals. This is relevant for parents whose child is moving to a new phase of education in September 2026.

This includes:
Nursery to Primary/ Infants
Infants to Juniors
Primary/ Juniors to Secondary

27/02/2026

It's feedback Friday! Check out some of our latest evaluation comments from parents, carers and young people.
If you have had support from us recently and want to give us some feedback, you can complete our online evaluation form here - it only takes a couple of minutes and we would love to hear from you! ⬇⬇
https://forms.office.com/e/mjNbvMbXep

25/02/2026

What does the Government’s new schools white paper mean for me?
The Government has published its new schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving. This has opened the door for families, Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) and other stakeholders to share their views on the proposals.
We know that some families may be feeling anxious about what these proposals could mean for them, and for children and young people with SEND. To help, SPCF has put together an article explaining what the white paper is, what happens next, and what it means for families right now.
👉 Read more here: https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/news/what-does-the-governments-new-white-paper-mean-for-me/

25/02/2026

You can find out more about lodging an appeal here https://sheffieldsendias.org.uk/mediation-and-tribunals

19/02/2026

“A message from Neurodiversity Sheffield for all families living with neurodivergence – no diagnosis necessary.
At Neurodiversity Sheffield we are aware that things have changed significantly over recent years for families living with neurodivergence and we want to make sure that as a service we are supporting families in the best way we can.
We want to hear from as many families as possible about what support they are looking for, what challenges they are facing, and how and when they need to access support.
You do not need to have used our services to complete the survey!
We would appreciate it if you could please spare 5 minutes to complete the survey by clicking the link below. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and can help us to improve the service that we offer.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDNitWoPU7-R_qjVDsYeOSfLrJCpsvxREsVpkMBokf9ukscw/viewform?usp=header

If you would like more information about the support we currently provide, please visit our website

https://family-action.org.uk/services/neurodiversity-sheffield/

At Neurodiversity Sheffield we want to support as many families with children/young people living with neurodivergence as possible. We need you to tell us what support you are looking for, and when and how you need that support.