BPC has received a copy of an open letter from Vicky Ford, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families. We have been asked to share the letter with […]
Tag: SEND
SEND related news.
Returning to school – how was it?
Bristol Parent Carers would like to know about your experience of your children returning to school.
Back to school – information and advice
We know that for many, the thought of your child going back to school after months of being at home will be worrying. You may have concerns about what your […]
Please see the attached a letter outlining plans to take a proposal to Cabinet next month in the hope of unlocking £28 million in funding to improve current special schools, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

This new leaflet from the Bristol City Council outlines lots of different services and resources that families can currently access in Bristol.
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 […]
Special Educational Needs and Disability, Information, Advice, Support Services are statutory services which provide information, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people who have, or […]