Sunderland SEND IASS

08/03/2026

🌷🌼💐 Happy International Women’s Day from us here at HQ 💐🌼🌷
A team of 4 women, who aim to empower ALL our families across the city, not just today, but everyday 💛

06/03/2026

👷👩‍🏫👩‍⚖️👮🧑‍🌾 As we end , why not take a look at the FREE downloadable parents' guide to careers from The Parents' Guide to - this free pack helps explore life after school, the ways in which your teen can continue to learn whilst exploring a career choice which is suitable for them

Take a look 👇https://www.theparentsguideto.co.uk/nationalcareersweek

05/03/2026

🕯️A favourite quote here at HQ, captured beautifully from our friends over at Good Vibes Project this 📖

05/03/2026

If you don't have good access to transport, it can mean missing out on health check-ups, routine screenings, and regular appointments for long-term conditions.

If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).

Please click the links below to find out more🚑🏥💊💉🧬🧑‍🦼‍➡️👩‍🦽‍➡️😷🤒

https://www.healthwatchsunderland.com/advice-and-information/2026-02-10/ways-get-your-hospital-appointment

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/help-with-health-costs/healthcare-travel-costs-scheme-htcs/

05/03/2026

We are thrilled to be able to offer two more FREE online art sessions for young siblings as part of our National Siblings Day celebrations this year and to mark Sibs 25th Birthday! Both sessions will run on Saturday 18th April. More information and booking at www.sibs.org.uk/art

04/03/2026

🌈 are excited to be invited to Monkwearmouth Academy's inclusion event 👏
Our 0-25 Children and Young Persons Lead will be there to discuss all things - we hope to see you there 🥰

Monkwearmouth Academy are excited to be able to bring you our first ever Inclusion event showcasing the service providers who support our SEND students and parents/carers within our school and community.

If you have a concern about your child, want more information about a specific topic or are just generally curious about what is available in the city please come along!

We welcome all families to attend the event, not just those with an identified SEND need.

04/03/2026

Dyscalculia is a neurodivergent condition that not many people know about. Sending love to those with Dyscalculia.

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

01/03/2026

📌 Events for your diary this week....
🧡 Weekly @ Winnibell - Monday 11:45 - 12:30 at Sunderland Family Hubs - Winnibell

27/02/2026

🔍 Time to have your say 👇

The Government wants to hear your views on its plans for SEND Reform.

They’re asking for feedback from:
👉 parents and carers
👉 children and young people
👉 education, health and social care professionals
👉 representative groups

You can find a simple overview of the proposals using the link in the comments.

There’s also a full report, plus versions in BSL, Easy Read, large print, and a child‑friendly version.

You can respond online, by email or by post, and you only need to answer the questions you want to.

There are 39 optional questions with a 1,500‑character limit each — and you can save your progress and return to it anytime.

📅 The consultation closes on Monday 18 May.

The questions cover topics like:
• how children, young people and families can have a stronger voice
• how support would work at the new Universal, Targeted, Targeted Plus and Specialist levels
• ways to improve mental health support
• what parents need to choose the right setting
• how to make the system fairer and more inclusive
• what families need to feel confident that the new Individual Support Plans (ISPs) are high quality

The link to take part is in the comments👇