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December 2019
- Surrey Choices and Linden Bridge School deliver work placements for students
- Post 16 Quadrant information sessions
- Improving outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND
- Family Voice Surrey's AGM and Annual Event 2019
- CYP Haven opening times over the festive period
- What is SYAS and why should young people join?
- NAS Surrey Branch Conference 2020: Autism – Past, Present and Future
- Special events for autistic children and young people who like trains
- Feedback on the CAMHS Single Point of Access
- Surrey's DofE Operating Authority now run by SOLD
- Find your nearest pharmacy over the festive season
November 2019
- Government's SEN reforms failing young people and parents, say MPs
- Post 16 information sessions for parents and carers
- Home to School/College Travel and Transport Policy consultation
- Family Voice Surrey's 'Access & Independence' event and AGM
- Update on the transformation of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people
- Free flu jab for people with learning disabilities, their family and carers
- National Autistic Society Surrey Branch news
- Anti-Bullying Week; including Odd Socks Day on 12 November
- Tips for children and young people with autism on how to enjoy Bonfire Night
- Help to improve the Surrey Local Offer by submitting your feedback
- Santa's Christmas Wonderland; SEND sessions - book early
October 2019
- SEND Partnership strategy 2019-22
- Updated SEND action plan
- Home to School/College Travel and Transport Policy consultation
- Family Voice Surrey news
- Children with SEND in Surrey will have school places closer to home under new plans
- New safeguarding arrangements for children in Surrey
- The Specialist Early Education Service (SEES) launches in Surrey
- SEND Advice Surrey (previously SSIASS)
- Have your say on how CYP Havens are run
- Dyslexia Awareness Week 2019; 7-13 October
- Young Minds blog; Where to look for support
- Mental health app review; closes Friday 4 October
July 2019
- The POET survey ends 31 July - make sure you have your say
- Working together to provide the best start for children in Surrey
- Summer's here, so have a look at the Local Offer's 'Events' page
- Family Voice Surrey; There's power in numbers
- An update from SEND Youth Advisors Surrey
- New Surrey Safeguarding Children Arrangements (from September 2019)
- The National Autistic Society reshapes its Family Support Service for Surrey families
- Tell SSIASS what you think about the service
- New online complaints and compliments recording tracker
- CYP Haven workshop programmes continue throughout August
- Rise and Roar: quiet sessions in The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace
- Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum's One World - 'Festival of Cultures'
June 2019
- SEND Transformation; Improving early identification of Special Educational Need
- Open consultation; Reducing restraint and restrictive intervention in schools
- The POET survey ends soon - have your say
- Family Voice Surrey; seeking District/Borough Coordinators
- SEND co-production young people's workshop
- 'Preparing for Adulthood' event held on 13 June 2019
- National Autism Society Surrey Branch news
- Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Open Day; Saturday 20 July
- Special events at the Natural History Museum - book early
May 2019
- Joint local area SEND revisit; inspectors publish letter
- Edward Timpson publishes landmark exclusions review
- Protests demanding an end to the SEND 'national crisis'
- Family Voice Surrey 'Cuppa and chat' - 14 June
- Education Committee's SEND inquiry concludes
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health strategy
- The Autism Show, London - 14-15 June
- Successful Children and Young People Havens
- Boy from Surrey raps to raise funds for Great Ormond Street
April 2019
- Have your say on SEND support with the POET survey 2019
- Do you know someone who should join SYAS?
- SEND Transformation
- Family Voice Surrey home-based area Coordinator vacancies
- Beating exam stress in 2019
- Applying for September 2019 SEND travel assistance?
- Free 'Easy Read' information about local elections
- NAS Surrey Branch news
- Sisters from Surrey have become social media stars
March 2019
- Ofsted and CQC re-visit of SEND services completed
- Commons Education Select Committee hears from young people
- Referrals to Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
- Children and Education Select Committee - SEND Transformation
- Review of the National Autism Strategy
- 'Preparing for Adulthood 2019' event at Brooklands College
- Surrey Local Offer; Friends, Relationships and Community
- High Court judgement on SEND budget legal challenge
- Consultation on LD and autism training for health and care staff
- World Autism Awareness Week; 1-7 April
- The incredible poem about dyslexia; written by a 10-year-old
February 2019
- Children and young people transferring to new Key Stage in September 2019
- Have your say on a new draft health and wellbeing strategy
- Learning, Employability and Progression (LEAP) programme
- Surrey Short Breaks: Parent and Carer Outcomes survey
- Applying for September 2019 Travel Assistance?
- Opinion piece by a SEND News reader
- Parents Autism conference?
- 'Preparing for Adulthood' event - 27 April
- What is a Supported Internship?
- Upcoming events from NAS Surrey Branch
- Eating Disorders Awareness Week
- Disability-themed emojis to be released later this year
January 2019
- SEND strategy consultation analysis
- Graduated Response workshops and the SEND Profile of Need
- Surrey agencies launch academy to train children's workforce
- A member of SYAS explains why others should join the group
- SEND Travel Assistance Offer - Read the Transport Forum notes
- Get involved in World Autism Awareness Week
- Surrey Short Breaks newsletter - January 2019
- Helping young people decide their next move
- 'Treat me well' workshops in Guildford
- CYA awards 2019 - nominate by 1 February
- Inspiring dancer from Epsom stars on BBC show 'The Greatest Dancer'