The Government is proposing major changes to the SEND system1 in England. Thank you so much for Just Say Parent Carer Forum, in partnership with Sycamore Trust and SENDIASS, for organising the local consultation event above. It’s a great privilege to hear from a diverse range of parents about their experiences and to gather their […]
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CHATA is an ongoing government funded project (funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research NIHR and University of Cambridge) aiming to support autism diagnosis by observing children in their home. CHATA Padlet is a resource hub for social and communication differences in children age 6 and under, created by NELFT Barking & Dagenham
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‘Ambition, hope and aspiration are alive in Barking and Dagenham. We want our residents to feel proud of where they live. To feel part of the community. To feel like they have a future here. And to feel like the opportunities on offer here – from the Film Studios, to UCL Pearl and the new
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Congratulations to Progress Project Andy and Young People, and True Cadence as they won the Partnership with the VCSE Sector Award, hosted by Council of Disabled Children (CDC). This award is to recognise, collaborative work with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. WINNER: Better
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We are excited to share that our Education Team and schools have been featured in the recent newsletter of What works in SEND (WWiS) programme1. Full report download: Effective Practice Case Study on Developing Local Schools for Children in Barking and Dagenham Since the project began in 2013/14, we have witnessed a remarkable growth in the
SEND Local Offer kicked off 2026 with an abundance of learning and growth opportunities. In January, we took part in a valuable Early Years Speech, Language & Communication Conference to empowering early years professionals. Together, we explored innovative ways to identify, support and nurture communication skills in our youngest children. Laura Henry-Allian MBE, educationalist, consultant,
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In February, SEND Local Offer participated in Just Say Open Forum which was also a parent training session focused on understanding adolescence in autistic young people. What a privilege it has been for SEND Local Offer to gain insights from our BDSIP colleague and Just Say parents. The knowledge combined with the real-life experiences shared
