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Southwark Local Offer @LocalOfferSwk

Opportunities for families, children and young people 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

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📢 Your voice matters in SEND reform. Join the national conversation. Every voice will help shape the system our children and young people deserve. ✅ Join an online event ✅ Tell @educationgovuk what needs to change Join the conversation: 🔗 gov.uk/dfe/SEND-conversation
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Check out "EHC Plan School Transition - SIAS Information Session" eventbrite.co.uk/e/ehc-plan-… @Eventbrite

EHC Plan School Transition

For children with an EHC plan transitioning to primary or secondary in September 2026.

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LPESSN 💙@LPESSN
18 Nov 2025
Today we hosted first mini SEND Sports Festival of the year at the Damilola Taylor Centre in Peckham. Over 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ pupils took part in a number of activities including Football, Multiskills and Capoeira. #morethananyoneelse #inclusion @YouthSportTrust @lb_southwark @LondonSport
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IPSEA
@IPSEAcharity
18 Nov 2025
Ahead of publication of the White Paper on SEND reform, @educationgovuk is holding in-person and online events for parents, carers and SEND professionals to “discuss and understand views on the core principles for SEND reform”. See dates & sign up 👇 councilfordisabledchildren.o…

SEND Regional Engagement Events with the Department for Education

A series of events

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IPSEA
@IPSEAcharity
17 Nov 2025
Join us on Friday 21 November for our FREE webinar, 'Annual reviews - the process and your rights'. Spaces are limited, so book your place🔗: bit.ly/3JUDFUu
A graphic of a child and adult in school. Text over the graphic says 'Join our free webinar. Webinar: Annual reviews. Covering key aspects, including: when annual reviews and phase transfer should take place. What rights parents, carers and young people have. What action you can take if the process is not followed. Friday 21 November, 12:30 - 1:30pm.

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Sensory-friendly event at the Imperial War Museum Wednesday 29th October, 5-7pm

ALT Sensory-friendly event at the Imperial War Museum Wednesday 29th October, 5-7pm
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Visit our Youth Offer for information and guidance about: - Further Education - Employment and Training - Organisations providing mentoring, support and guidance to young people with SEND who are not in education/training/employment localoffer.southwark.gov.uk/…
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Our holiday activities page contains a variety of fun programmes taking place across #Southwark, for children and young people with #SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) over the Summer localoffer.southwark.gov.uk/…
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IPSEA
@IPSEAcharity
22 Jul 2025
EHC needs assessment mythbusting 👇 Visit our website and learn more about asking for an EHC needs assessment, including a template letter to help with making a request: ipsea.org.uk/ehc-needs-asses…
A graphic with two overlapping circles. The left circle is labelled 'Myth' and contains the text: "A child or young person must have a diagnosis to qualify for an EHC needs assessment." The right circle is labelled 'Fact' and contains the text: "An EHC needs assessment is not dependent on diagnosis. Parents/carers can apply for an EHC needs assessment themselves if they think their child has, or may have, special educational needs (SEN), and they may need special educational provision to be made through an EHC plan."

ALT A graphic with two overlapping circles. The left circle is labelled 'Myth' and contains the text: "A child or young person must have a diagnosis to qualify for an EHC needs assessment." The right circle is labelled 'Fact' and contains the text: "An EHC needs assessment is not dependent on diagnosis. Parents/carers can apply for an EHC needs assessment themselves if they think their child has, or may have, special educational needs (SEN), and they may need special educational provision to be made through an EHC plan."
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Southwark Short Breaks, Summer booking now open eequ.org/southwarkshortbreak…
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Have Your Say! Complete a Satisfaction Survey for parents/carers and young people with SEND, on your experience of the EHC process: localoffer.southwark.gov.uk/…
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Join us on 08/07/25 for "Choosing a Secondary School - Children with SEND in Southwark" eventbrite.co.uk/e/choosing-… @Eventbrite

Choosing a Secondary School - Children with SEND in Southwark

For parents/carers of children with SEND starting Secondary School in September 2026

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Join us on 08/07/25 for "Choosing a Primary School - Children with SEND in Southwark" eventbrite.co.uk/e/choosing-… @Eventbrite

Choosing a Primary School - Children with SEND in Southwark

Join us for an information session about choosing a primary school for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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Southwark Inspection Survey - 'Children Not in School' Share your views with Ofsted and the CQC: localoffer.southwark.gov.uk/…
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Southwark SEND Short Breaks Book here: eequ.org/southwarkshortbreak… After school, weekend and holiday activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, funded by Southwark Council
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Click the link below to visit the Southwark Local Offer, for details of upcoming coffee mornings, information and support sessions for parents/carers of children with SEND localoffer.southwark.gov.uk/…
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IPSEA
@IPSEAcharity
25 Apr 2025
Today is #UndiagnosedChildrensDay 👇 Remember, there is no requirement to have a diagnosis in order to have SEN or a disability in law, and this should not be a barrier to getting support. 🔗Read more in our blog: ipsea.org.uk/blog/the-myth-o…

The myth of needing a diagnosis before you can get support

A recent news article highlighted delays in autism and ADHD assessments have led to a lack of support in school for pupils - but our latest blog clarifies: support for SEN is NOT tied to diagnosis

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SWAN UK (syndromes without a name)@SWAN_UK
25 Apr 2025
It's #UndiagnosedChildrensDay! 🥳 🤩 Having a child with an #undiagnosed #genetic condition is lonely and isolating, with families having more questions than answers about what the future holds. Please share this post to help more families find SWAN UK! ow.ly/kuGJ50VHzPz
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IPSEA
@IPSEAcharity
9 Apr 2025
Are you a parent or carer of a child with #SEND? Our comprehensive range of free SEND legal guides and template letters can help you navigate the SEND system and secure the education your child is legally entitled to. Explore here 👇 bit.ly/3TTuyFK

Get support

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are entitled to support with their education. Follow the links below to find out more and to access our free guides, resour...

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Autism Voice@autismvoice1
25 Mar 2025
Join us this Easter holidays for our Food and Play activities for children. You can book for the Lambeth site here: eequ.org/book/lambeth-food-a… And for Southwark here: eequ.org/book/food-and-play-… #Autismacceptance #HAf2025 #Holidayfun #Autismawareness #fyp
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