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North East Lincolnshire SENDIASS
@nelsendiass.bsky.social
We provide independent, impartial, free and confidential support and information for parents/carers of children and young people up to the age of 25 years who have or may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and are living in NEL.
Community Shop is running 4 wellbeing courses (physical, mental, financial & community) starting w/c 12 Jan, held 3x a year.

Book via Emma: WhatsApp 07811498089 or email emma.warrener@community-shop.co.uk

๐Ÿ“Centre4, Wootton Rd, Grimsby DN33 1HE
December 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
๐Ÿ“ข Join Employability Services for a Drop-In Session!

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, 7th January 2026
๐Ÿ•’ 09:30 AM โ€“ 12:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Val Waterhouse Centre, Kent Street, Grimsby

Looking for support on your employment journey? Pop along and find out how Employability Services can help!
December 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Government has launched a national conversation on SEND Reform, giving families across the country the chance to shape the future of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Book onto online engagement events here โฌ‡๏ธ

www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government launches national conversation on SEND
Government acts on commitment to put parentsโ€™ experiences at the heart of SEND reform through new public engagement campaign.
www.gov.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Are you a young carer? NHS England wants to hear from YOU!
Join online workshops led by young carers & share your experiences:
๐Ÿ“… 16 Dec | 17 Dec | 6 Jan
โœ… Email to book: england.nhsthinkcarer@nhs.net
Your voice can shape real change! ๐Ÿ’™ #YoungCarers #NHS #HaveYourSay
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
๐Ÿ“ข SPACE Forum โ€“ NELโ€™s only forum for parent carers, education staff & local services to improve SEND experiences.
๐Ÿ“… 9 Dec | ๐Ÿ› Grimsby Town Hall | โฐ 9:30amโ€“1pm
โœ… Updates, networking & buffet!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t miss out! #SEND #NEL #SPACEForum
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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FREE WORKSHOP: Understanding your child's sensory differences (0-5 years)

Date: 9th December 2025
Time: 7-9pmย 

Book your free place here ๐Ÿ‘‡
Brighter Beginnings: Understanding your Childโ€™s sensory differences
If you have a child in early years (age 0-5) who struggles with processing sensory stimuli, this workshop could help you support your child
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December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
๐ŸŽ„Phoebeโ€™s Green Christmas is a FREE digital sensory series, designed for neurodiverse children, those labelled PMLD and children with life-limiting illness to enjoy wherever they feel most comfortable.

Watch the trailer or register to access the show: www.christmasforkids.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
You can read the latest edition of the North East Lincolnshire Elective Home Education (EHE) Newsletter here ๐Ÿ‘‡

Further information on EHE in NE Lincs can be found here: www.nelincs.gov.uk/children-fam...
November 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Parent Carer Drop in Sessions from Chatterbugs Speech and Language Therapy

If youโ€™re looking for simple strategies you can use at home to help your child communicate and express themselves, then check the dates available and book onto one of the below virtual or in-person drop-in sessions.
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ Teaching professionals, join Aimee Cave from ADHD and Beyond, for our webinar, Supporting Pupils With Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Register now: www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-s...

#WitherslackGroup #MentalHealth #SEN #ClassroomStrategies #Neurodiversity
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Finding strategies to engage, inform and delight every child when youโ€™re working in early education and childcare can be pretty exhausting, so why not give yourself a helping hand and check out the wealth of free insights and resources available at buff.ly/4zdRQej
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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๐Ÿ’™ We canโ€™t believe how quickly #AntiBullyingWeek is going!

Hereโ€™s what weโ€™re up to today - and a massive thank you to everyone whoโ€™s taken part so far. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Weโ€™ve loved seeing all your pictures and videos - keep them coming! #PowerForGood

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November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
FREE WEBINAR from Witherslack Group

๐Ÿ’ก How To Identify Anxiety & Poor Self-Esteem
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 19th November

This free webinar offers practical advice, guidance, and strategies to help you understand your childโ€™s mental health. For more details:

www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-s...
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
๐Ÿ“ฃ Have your say on SEND services in North East Lincolnshire!
๐Ÿง’ For parents/carers: tell-us.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
๐Ÿ‘ฆ For young people: tell-us.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Closes 20 Nov 2025
โ„น๏ธ More info: sendlocaloffer.nelincs.gov.uk
๐Ÿ“ง Questions? sen@nelincs.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
๐ŸŽ„ Bounce-a-bout SEN Festive Session!
๐Ÿ“ Grimsby Leisure Centre
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sun 14 Dec | โฐ 12:20โ€“1:20pm

๐Ÿ’™ For children (up to 16) with SEND โ€“ quieter, no music, time-out spaces.

๐Ÿ’ท ยฃ5.40 per child | Adults/carers FREE

๐ŸŽฅ Plan & book: www.lincsinspire.com/bounce-sen
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
FREE WEBINAR from Witherslack Group
โœ… EHCPs: Your Rights To Appeal
๐Ÿ“† Wednesday 12th November

A live session exploring expert tips, insights and practical strategies for navigating appeals in the EHCP.

For more details:

www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-s...
November 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Looking for work or career advice?

Pop into The Careerโ€™s Cafรฉ in Freshney Place (opposite Next) for free, friendly support on jobs, training, wellbeing & childcare.

๐Ÿ•’ Open Monโ€“Thu 9โ€“4, Fri 9โ€“2, Sat 10โ€“2, some Sundays.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Timetable runs to end of Dec.
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
๐Ÿง  A chance to have your say on young peopleโ€™s mental health services in our area! ๐Ÿ—ฏ

โœจ Share your views and help shape support that really works.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Open to all young people - your voice matters

Click here to book your place โžก๏ธ forms.office.com/e/7AEviUY7H7
October 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
๐Ÿค Do you or someone you know have a Learning Disability and use Focus Adult Social Care services?

Healthwatch wants to hear from service users, families, carers, and support providers to find out whatโ€™s working and what could be better๐Ÿ‘‡

healthwatchnortheastlincolnshire.co.uk/focus-survey/
Focus Survey | Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire
healthwatchnortheastlincolnshire.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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๐Ÿ›Are you looking for practical advice to help support your autistic child with toileting and hygiene? Join our free webinar.

Sign up: www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-s...

#WitherslackGroup #Autism #Hygiene #ToiletChallenges #SEN
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
๐ŸŽ‰We are looking forward to joining the Carers Support Service at their Carers' Rights Day Event on Thursday 20th November, 10am - 1pm.

๐Ÿ“Carers Support Service, 1 Town Hall Square, Grimsby

Everyone is welcome โ€” look forward to seeing you there!

#CarersRightsDay #SupportingCarers #SENDIASS
October 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
๐Ÿ“š Phased Transfers in Education
Moving between stages like:
โžก๏ธ Early years โ†’ School
โžก๏ธ Infant โ†’ Junior
โžก๏ธ Junior โ†’ Secondary
โžก๏ธ Secondary โ†’ Post-16
๐Ÿ“… EHC Plan Deadlines
๐Ÿ”น Secondary โ†’ Post-16: by 31 March 2026
๐Ÿ”น All others: by 15 Feb 2026
Set out in Regulation 18 of the SEND Regs 2014. #SEND #EHCP
October 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
๐Ÿš€ Happy Explorers is a new weekend and holiday club for children with additional needs aged (8+)

๐Ÿ“† Every Saturday 10am - 3pm and selected dates throughout the holidays

๐Ÿ“ Littlecoates Community Centre
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
๐Ÿ“ฃ FREE Emotion Coaching Workshop for parent carers of neurodivergent children!
๐Ÿ“ Grimsby Town Hall
๐Ÿ“… Tues 18 Nov | โฐ 9:15amโ€“12pm
Learn practical strategies to support emotional development๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ”— Book here: forms.office.com/e/3MgAHAhkjd

#SENDSupport #Neurodiversity #EmotionCoaching
October 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
โœจSign&Shine have set up a NEW group for the families of deaf and hard of hearing children.

โ˜•The group meets every 2 weeks at Cafe Delight, starting on Saturday 15th November from 1-2pm.

๐Ÿค This will be a safe space to come together, support each other and make new friends.
October 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM