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This page includes the latest SEND news from Suffolk County Council and our partners. If you wish to feature an item, please email content to LocalOffer@suffolk.gov.uk. 2023 Young Person's SEND Survey 2023 Help us get the views of children and young people with Special Education…Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a child with special educational needs, we understand that finding information and support can feel overwhelming. With that in mind, we’ve listed below some of the questions we’re asked most frequently. If you’d like to speak to someone, you can also call our Local Offer Advisor on 0345 606…Provider Services
The Provider Services team is at the forefront in ensuring that robust contract management systems are embedded across all specialist providers wherever a Suffolk child and young person is placed, this a statutory function. The team ensure specialist education providers are commissioned appropriately and continue…Time To Listen Events
In 2021, we published the final report following the independent review of SEND Services in Suffolk undertaken by Lincolnshire County Council. You can read more about the review here. One of the things families fed back to us as part of the review was that you wanted…Primary Mental Health Workers for Schools in Suffolk
What are Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs)? Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs) offer consultation, support and guidance to school staff working with children and young people who are showing mild to moderate mental health concerns. School staff can contact their Primary Mental Health Worker if they…Transition into adulthood: Frequently asked questions and answers for parents & carers
Making the transition from childhood to adulthood is an exciting but potentially difficult process for any young person and will take a number of years. For young people with additional needs, this transition can be even more challenging and take a fair amount of preparation…SEND Governance
Information about the formal committees and boards that oversee SEND Governance within Suffolk County Council can be found below. Committee or Board Description SEND Accountability Board Monitors performance and outcomes across Specialist Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Services. SEND Programme Board Oversight and direction for…Review of Education Services for Children and Young People with a Hearing Impairment
In 2018 Suffolk County Council commissioned a review of its services for children and young people with a hearing impairment in partnership with the National Deaf Children’s Society. A copy of the review report is published below along with the Council’s response to the recommendations…People with learning disabilities and autism
The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership works to achieve the vision of people with learning disabilities living good ordinary lives as part of their community, with the right support, at the right time, from the right people. The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership is an independent partnership of self-advocates,…Support for the Disabled Community in Suffolk
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