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SEND webinar: The legal rights of children and young people with SEND returning to school in September

Polly Sweeney, Partner at Rook Irwin Sweeney LLP, Steve Broach, Barrister at 39 Essex Chambers and Alice Irving, Barrister joining Doughty Street Chambers from September 2020, will be delivering a […]

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Free virtual parent workshops

Contact is now running their programme of popular, free parent workshops virtually.

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New ‘Listening Ear’ service for parent carers

Contact is delighted to be able to offer 1-1 confidential phone appointments with their family support advisers for parent carers looking for a listening ear, reassurance and practical and emotional support […]

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Positive behaviour support

The British Institute of Learning Disability (BILD) has been running a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) programme for a few years.  BILD has received funding to be able to offer a telephone support service […]

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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.