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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
- Family Voice Surrey feedback to Ofsted and CQC on WSoA progress
- 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
- Family Voice Surrey - IPSEA EHCP Masterclass for Parents and Carers
- 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'