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Free copy of the Helpful Guide for Families with Disabled Children

Contact is delighted to announce that they are able to resume normal service and post out free copies of The Helpful Guide for Families with Disabled Children straight to your letter box.

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Bristol Autism Support update

Bristol Autism Support (BAS) turned 8 last month, formally became a registered charity last November and became a membership organisation in February. BAS is currently developing a mailing of wellbeing packs […]

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Update: Exemptions from wearing face coverings

We have previously shared information about those exempt from wearing face coverings on public transport etc. Please see our previous post for further information about exemptions or the Government Guidance (section 5 covers […]

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Face covering exception rules for people with learning disabilities and autistic people

As of Monday 15th June 2020, everyone must wear a face covering when on public transport if they can, but importantly there are exemptions for those who need it.

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COVID-19: CDC – Frequently asked SEND support questions during the coronavirus pandemic

Each week, the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is posting a new set of FAQs from parent carers and professionals in response to questions they have been receiving relating to […]

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Consultation into the process in which children are admitted to school outside of the normal admissions round

The Department for Education (DfE) is consulting on a revised version of the statutory School Admissions Code.

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Temporary changes to SEND law

On 29th June 2020, the Secretary of State issued a notice to extend the temporary changes to the law on what provision has to be made currently for those with […]

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Support for children and young people 0-25 with SEND and their families

This new leaflet from the Bristol City Council outlines lots of different services and resources that families can currently access in Bristol.

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Trial to make non-binding decisions about health and social care aspects of EHC plans

In April 2018, the Department for Education began a national trial to extend the powers of the SEND Tribunal to hear appeals, and make non-binding decisions about, health and social […]

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Let’s Go! Bristol update

Please contact Heather on 07954 473953 for further details. Please also remember to check the latest government guidelines regarding COVID-19.