Wirral SEND Partnership News Feed
Our Moreton Library Drop-in is moving to a Friday morning. ![]()
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Please come along with any questions for Annie Grady our SENDLO Officer. These sessions are to provide extra support for ![]()
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👪 Families who don't have use of the website![]()
🔷 Parents and Carers with their own support needs![]()
🌏 Parents and Carers whose first language is not English![]()
🚌 Parents and Carers who need support to complete the Assisted Transport Survey![]()
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PARKING INFORMATION.![]()
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LIDL supermarket is now open next to the library. The parking limit is 90 minutes.
Level 1 SEND law: 4 February
Level 1 SEND law: 4 February - 04/02/2026 10:00:00
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An introduction to the SEND legal framework for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND
The Department for Education has released further dates in its series of ‘SEND engagement’ events - launching a new “SEND reform national conversation” just weeks before the White Paper on SEND reform is expected early next year.![]()
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Most of the in-person sessions are already fully booked, and the newly added online events each focus on one of the Government’s recently announced “five principles” for reform. An online form is also available for submitting views.![]()
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While it is important that the Government is open to hearing the views of parents and carers, with the White Paper now imminent it is difficult to see how engagement at this stage could meaningfully influence proposals that are likely already well developed.![]()
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In our recent letter to the Education Secretary, we also highlighted that while the Government’s “five principles” are important, they are already reflected in existing SEND law and statutory guidance. What is missing are the principles of legal entitlement and enforceable accountability, which are both essential to making the system work for children, young people and their families.![]()
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🔗Register for the engagement events, or submit your views online, via the links we've posted in the comments.
A message for young people and those who support them!![]()
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The UK Members of Youth Parliament want to hear your views about safety.![]()
They want to know how safe you feel when you are out in Wirral during the day and at night. They worked with young people to make this form easy to read and fill in.![]()
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Who can fill in this form?![]()
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👉young people aged 11 to 19![]()
👉young people up to 25 years old who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), neurodiverse needs (ND), are children in care (CIC), or are looked after children (CLA)![]()
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How to fill in the form![]()
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It’s quick and easy. Click on the link in comments below. That will take you to the form.![]()
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How your views will be used![]()
Your answers are anonymous. This means no one will know who you are.![]()
We will share the information with services and organisations. They will use it to make being outdoors in Wirral better and safer for young people.![]()
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When you need to respond by.![]()
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Please complete the form by Monday 2 February 2026.![]()
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#youthempowerment #sendyouth ![]()
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Parent Carer Participation Wirral ![]()
Wirral Youth Alliance ![]()
The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone ![]()
Resilient NW CIC ![]()
Happy Times Activity & Yoga Centre ![]()
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ADDvanced Solutions Community Network
MPs launch inquiry into Andrew’s lease arrangements at Royal Lodge – UK politics live
MPs launch inquiry into Andrew’s lease arrangements at Royal Lodge – UK politics live
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Justice secretary expected to pull back from plans to reserve jury trials from only the most serious cases
To all parent and carers across Wirral. ![]()
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Parent Carer Participation Wirral (PCPW) are offering an opportunity to meet with the Assistant Director of Education James Backhouse and the Senior Transport Manager Paul Morrison so you can ask them questions about the Assisted Travel Consultation and the proposed changes to policy. You may know this as 'transport'. ![]()
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We have arranged 2 sessions, a morning and an evening. If we get a lot of interest we will try and get some more sessions arranged. The consultation finishes on the 4th January 2026 and it is important that you make sure you contribute. ![]()
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10am-11.30am![]()
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Use the link in comments to find full details on SENDLO. This includes links to the draft policies in plain English, and Easy Read versions.![]()
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Family Toolbox
Come along to tonight's Drop-in at Birkenhead Central Library.![]()
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4:30-6:30![]()
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Whatever questions you have, whatever support needs you have, our SENDLO Officer Annie will help.![]()
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Parent Carer Participation Wirral![]()
The Positivitree![]()
Koala North West![]()
Crea8ing Community![]()
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network![]()
Wirral SEND Partnership - WIRED![]()
My Child Can
💬 Have SEND questions?![]()
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SENDIASS Wirral is offering free, impartial advice for parents, carers, children, and young people (0–25).![]()
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🌟 Come visit us at a local family hub to talk about:![]()
✔️ EHCPs![]()
✔️ School choices![]()
✔️ Getting the right support for your child![]()
✔️ And more!![]()
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🗓️ No need to book—just drop in! Find all the details (dates, times, locations) on our website: ow.ly/UWMt50WY7yv
The Guardian view on the Send crisis: Bridget Phillipson must be tough with the Treasury so children aren’t penalised | Editorial
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Editorial: Tory special needs reforms upended council finances, but Labour’s plan to rebuild public provision won’t come cheap if it’s done properly
Introduction to SEND Law: 24 February
Introduction to SEND Law: 24 February - 24/02/2026 09:45:00
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Designed specifically for parents, carers and supporting family members, this training provides an introduction to the law on special educational needs and disabilities
Ministers face calls to explain how £6bn Send funding hole will be paid for
Ministers face calls to explain how £6bn Send funding hole will be paid for
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Bridget Phillipson tells MPs that Send costs in England will not fall on core schools funding but on government budget
Case law
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Case law is developed by the tribunals and courts. It is important for clarifying points of law which are unclear. When a case is heard by one of the higher tribunals or courts, they will give a judge...
Warning of £20bn timebomb as Reeves switches Send funding in England to education department
Warning of £20bn timebomb as Reeves switches Send funding in England to education department
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Councils welcome move but OBR says it is a significant fiscal risk and could lead to 4.9% real fall in spending per pupil
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.
