Getting support over the summer We know the summer can be a difficult time for many SEND families, with reduced support, changes to routines, and stretched budgets. If you or your child are struggling over the summer, here’s where to go for help: I need help right now with a mental health emergency I’m worried…
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Schools Wellbeing support this summer in Brighton & Hovepost
health & wellbeing, SENDIASS, young people Jul 03, 2023
Schools wellbeing support this summer in Brighton & Hove The Schools Wellbeing Service (SWS) and Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Brighton & Hove are offering a range of activities to support mental health and wellbeing over the summer, including: transition workshops for parent carers [pdf 94kb] clay activity workshops for young people and parent…
SENDIASS guide to SEND tribunals Recently, Amaze SENDIASS has heard from many families who are worried about long waits to have an appeal heard by the First-Tier (SEND) Tribunal. With waits of around 50 weeks for face-to-face hearing dates, it’s extremely worrying for parents and carers who are anxious to get decisions made as soon…
Support with the cost of living crisis As the cost of living crisis goes on, we know many families are struggling, especially as the weather gets colder, and utility prices get higher. Our CEO Sally Polanski has issued a statement about how Amaze is supporting families during the cost of living crisis. We’ve also updated and…
Managing meetings and paperwork When you have a child with additional needs, just managing their medical appointments, school meetings and disability benefits can seem like a full time job and a very stressful one at that. Here are some ‘SEND meeting’ tips, to help you keep on top of managing your child’s support and hopefully…
Choosing leisure activities for children and young people with SEND Like everyone else, disabled children and young people want to spend free time with friends doing things they enjoy. Although it may require a bit of thought and planning and quite possibly some additional support to make leisure activities work, it’s well worth the effort….
Exclusions: SENDIASS explains What parents of children with SEND need to know It is a sad fact that children with SEND are more at risk of being excluded from school than children without additional needs. The SENDIASS advice line hears all too often from parents saying their child with SEND has been excluded. Read on to understand…
Places kids can eat for free or for £1 this summer as cost of living soarspost
money, SENDIASS Sep 01, 2022
Places kids can eat for free or for £1 this summer as cost of living soars If you’re feeling anxious about how to feed and entertain your children in the summer holidays, you may find it useful to know that the following restaurants and businesses in the UK have fantastic food offers to help families…
Getting support over the summer Whilst many of us are looking forward to the summer holidays, others will be feeling anxious about having their kids at home for six weeks without the structure and support of school. If you or your child are struggling over the summer, here’s where to go for help: I need…
SEND Review: Right support, right place, right time What is the SEND review and green paper? In 2019, the government announced it would carry out a review of the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system in England. This was five years after the introduction of major reforms to the SEND system in 2014. The…
SENDIASS explains Care Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs) and who they are meant to help The SENDIASS advice line has been hearing from more families asking about Care Education and Treatment Reviews or CETRs. These were introduced a few years ago and are becoming more common. This is an unfamiliar topic for most parents and…
Managing the move to secondary school The move to secondary school brings new opportunities but can often feel daunting for both parents and children. There are things you can do now and once they start to make your child’s transition to their next school as smooth as possible. Think positive Be as positive as you…
Top tips for when your child won’t go to school Our SENDIASS team, many of whom are parent carers, give us their dos and don’ts for parents trying to manage this tricky issue DO listen to your child and acknowledge how they feel. Let them know education is important and you will keep trying to…
Stay Well This Winter: Be Protected, Be Healthy, Be Preparedpost
health & wellbeing, SENDIASS Sep 01, 2022
Stay Well This Winter: Be Protected, Be Healthy, Be Prepared With still a good few months of winter to go, it’s important that carers focus on their health and Amaze is working alongside the three other carers’ organisations in East Sussex to support all local carers to Stay Well This Winter. With this in mind,…
Tips for helping young people with additional needs understand moneypost
money, SENDIASS, young people Dec 13, 2022
Tips for helping young people with additional needs understand money Here’s our top tips for helping young people with additional needs understand more about money: The basics Find out what your child knows already. It’s pointless talking about budgeting if your child can’t identify coins and notes! Explain where your money comes from. If they…