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Post-16 SEND Opportunities Showcase

Post-16 SEND Opportunities Showcase

Post-16 SEND Opportunities Showcase Wednesday 5 February 2025.

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February half term 2025: Things to do

Arts and crafts, holiday clubs, events, and activities in and around Buckinghamshire this February half term.

Inclusion

FACT Bucks and SENDIAS workshops

Community Inclusion: working together to understand and develop the Buckinghamshire offer workshops

The Parents Portal by Autism Early Support (AES)

The Parents Portal from Autism Early Support: designed to support the needs of children and families about neurodivergence, will be accessible for parents through online registration from 1 December 2024 (free for families in Buckinghamshire).

Bucks SEND Local Offer webinars for parents/carers and professionals

Parents, carers, and professionals webinars to introduce the Bucks SEND Local Offer.

New childcare offer for working parents

New childcare offer for eligible working parents of two-year-olds.

Calibre Audio

Calibre Audio: free audiobooks for children and young people under 25 years with SEND.

Childhood Nutrition - Better Health Food Scanner App

The new NHS Food Scanner App to make it easier for parents to provide their children with healthier diets.

NHS Healthy Start Scheme

The NHS Healthy Start Scheme is changing. Paper vouchers are being replaced by a prepaid card and you'll need to apply online by March 2022.

All-Age Carers Strategy Consultation

Buckinghamshire Council has been actively engaging with unpaid carers and professionals across the county to ensure the support provided truly meets their needs. This valuable feedback has been instrumental in shaping the new ‘All-Age Carers Strategy’.

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