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Stop the Hate
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are twice as likely to be bullied as their peers. ‘Stop the Hate’ is a hard-hitting video co-produced with eight champions from the Suffolk Young Person’s Network who wanted to raise awareness of hate crime. The…SEND Youngsters stars of disability hate crime awareness video
A group of youngsters from Suffolk with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are the brave stars of a hard-hitting video aimed at raising awareness of hate crime. ‘Stop the Hate’ features eight champions from the SEND Young Persons Network, and launches today (date) to…You said, we did - school survey
In December 2021, we asked schools to complete a survey to share their views on Suffolk County Council SEND Services with the Department for Education (DfE). Your views were shared by representatives from Suffolk Schools and the DfE commented although improvements have been made to…What’s on - Get involved
Get involved in local events, stay up to date with the latest news, surveys and opportunities in Suffolk, meet other parents and tell us your views. If you would like to include information on this page, please email localoffer@suffolk.gov.uk.SEND 16+ Transitions Guide
All children and young people deserve a bright future - to belong, achieve, contribute, stay safe and be healthy. The teenage years are a time of change and exploration as they begin the start of their journey towards greater independence and adulthood. For children and…Schools contribution to the Local Offer
All schools or settings will need to develop and publish a tailored Local Offer in partnership with parent/carers. Transparency, accessibility and appropriate confidentiality are of paramount importance both in collection and sharing of information. A school’s Local Offer needs to address what will be: a universal offer, targeted support and specialised support. The…Suffolk Inclusion Support Line
The Suffolk Inclusion Support Line is an advice line, targeted at education settings as well as colleagues who work in health and social care, to help them to source the advice, guidance and information they need to meet the needs of children and young people…Sensory & Physical (S&P) Service
The Sensory & Physical (S&P) Service (previously called the Sensory & Communication Service) is part of the Specialist Education Service, and incorporates the: Service for Deaf Children & Young People, the Service for Children with Visual and/or Multisensory Impairments, and the Specialist Learning Support Assistant…Communication & Interaction (C&I) Service
The Communication and Interaction (C&I) Service is part of the Specialist Education Service, and incorporates the Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) Outreach Service. What we do Children and young people with additional communication and interaction needs may struggle to access or engage with learning. We…Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Service
The Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Service is part of the Specialist Education Service. What we do Children and young people with additional social, emotional and mental health needs may struggle to access or engage with learning. We work with schools to help them better…