The Law Commission is reviewing the legal framework governing social care for disabled children in England.
They are seeking feedback and opinion from parent carers and their families about their own lived experience of the current system.
After half term, we’re launching a new series of events to support those of you with children or young people who are waiting for a formal diagnosis – “Waiting Well Wednesdays”! These mornings will consist of a workshop from 10am – 12 noon, which you’ll need to book via email . After the workshop,…
Our latest newsletter landed this week. It’s full of information that we hope you’ll find useful – there’s an update from Social Care about the new Families First programme, mentions of up coming PCF events and a feature about PINS (Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools). Please let us know if there are subjects…
We have recently installed new data storing software – lamplight. This upgrade will hugely benefit the work we are able to do on your behalf by increasing the power of our reporting. Today we are asking you to spend 5 minutes updating the data that we hold about you, your family and your needs by…
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The B&NES Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) have 3 upcoming Parental Knife Crime Awareness events. The next event is next week, Thursday 5th December 2024 – please book your ticket for this now. Please note these events will now take place on: o Thursday 5th December 2024 at Bath College o Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at Newbridge Primary School o Monday 10th February 2025 at Chew…
Supporting children and young people with additional needs works best when families and schools share a clear understanding of what help should be available. The Council has worked with schools, professionals, and local partners to develop the Inclusion and SEND Commitment – B&NES’ Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP), to help make this clearer for everyone. This…