Wirral SEND Partnership News Feed
Webinar: Annual reviews - the process and your rights
Webinar: Annual reviews - the process and your rights
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Our webinar 'Annual reviews - the process and your rights' walks you through the key aspects of the annual review process and your rights as a parent, carer and young person.
Our letter to the Education Secretary on the Government’s plans for SEND reform
Our letter to the Education Secretary on the Government’s plans for SEND reform
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IPSEA has written to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP, about the Government’s plans to reform the system for supporting children and young people with SEND
Wirral Council - Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026-27 Consultation
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This is a pivotal moment for special educational needs | Letters
This is a pivotal moment for special educational needs | Letters
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Letter: If Labour prioritises cost-cutting over children’s rights, the consequences will be severe, writes Michael Robinson
Template letter 25: Letter to LA when it delays starting or concluding an EHC needs assessment due to a staff shortage of educational psychologists (or other professionals/services)
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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD: Letter to LA when it delays starting or concluding an EHC needs assessment due to a staff shortage of educational psychologists (or other professionals/services) (template letter 25...
Defend children’s rights – empower their future
Defend children’s rights – empower their future
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Donate to protect and strengthen the legal rights of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
SEND Tribunal hints and tips (2): 11 February
SEND Tribunal hints and tips (2): 11 February - 11/02/2026 09:45:00
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This training is suitable for parents and carers currently going through an appeal against the contents of an EHC plan or an appeal against the school named in a plan
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Wirral parents and carers — don’t miss this FREE online training on EHC Needs Assessments & EHCPs happening TOMORROW! 💻📚![]()
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🗓️ Tuesday 25th November 2025![]()
⏰ 10am – 1pm![]()
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🗣Trainer: Steve Broach KC, Public Lawyer![]()
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‘AI is scary territory’: art teachers – one 64, one 29 – on cuts, creativity and life in a career that’s under threat
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There are 27% fewer art teachers in England today than there were in 2011, and the proportion of students taking arts subjects has plummeted. Here’s what it’s like to work in a job that is essenti...
✨ Our latest ENEWS is here!![]()
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Ahead of the publication of the Schools White Paper on SEND reform, which is due to be published early next year, the Department for Education is holding a series of in-person and online events for parents, carers, school staff and SEND professionals to “discuss and understand views on the core principles for SEND reform and ensure that our reforms are grounded in lived experience”. ![]()
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You can find out more about these events, and sign up to them at the link below. The online event is already fully booked, but the page says that "Further dates and locations will be added". ![]()
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The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) has developed a suite of online training for CDC members, affiliated organisations and services, and parent carers. The courses have been developed to improve knowledge, understanding and practical skills and support in range of key areas that impact children and young people, particularly those who are disabled or with special educational needs. ![]()
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- Information, Advice and Support![]()
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- SEND Basic Awareness![]()
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- Ordinarily Available Provision: Thresholds and Expectations![]()
- Quality Education, Health & Care Plans and Annual Reviews![]()
- Decisions, capacity and an introduction to Liberty Protection Safeguards![]()
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We want to let you know about the opportunity to share your views on SEND reform with the Department for Education. In partnership with the Council for Disabled Children they are holding SEND engagement events across the country. ![]()
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‘...an opportunity to discuss and understand views on the core principles for SEND reform and ensure that our reforms are grounded in lived experience.’![]()
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Events will take place during the day between 10am - 12pm. To find out more about the 5 sessions being held in December and to book follow the link in comments.![]()
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Wirral Youth Alliance
Preparing a legally compliant EHC plan: 3 February
Preparing a legally compliant EHC plan: 3 February - 03/02/2026 10:00:00
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This one-day virtual training is for professionals involved in developing and delivering EHC plans, including local authority staff and those who assist parents and carers in receipt of draft EHC plan...
