Derbyshire Information Advice and Support Service for SEND

17/06/2026

Get ready for the summer holiday with It's About Me Derbyshire!

Offering free, action-packed holiday clubs spaces for children and young people aged 4–16 across Derbyshire — all fully funded and bursting with activities!

Bookings open Monday 29th June. Find out more below ⬇

Welcome to It's About Me, Derbyshire's Holiday Activities and Food Programme funded by the Department for Education.

15/06/2026

This week is Learning Disability Week (15–21 June)

This year's national theme, 'Do you see me?', is a powerful reminder to recognise, value and listen to people with a learning disability, ensuring they are seen, heard, included and respected in every part of society.

Find out more below about how Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES) are supporting and celebrating Learning Disability Week:

Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES) is proud to celebrate Learning Disability Week 2026.

12/06/2026

Webinar: Appealing to the SEND Tribunal - practical hints and tips by IPSEA

IPSEA's webinar 'Appealing to the SEND Tribunal - practical hints and tips' offers essential guidance and resources that walks you through the key aspects of the appeal process, including:

Submitting the appeal
Local authority response
Further submissions, including the Tribunal's new Practice Directions
Completing the case review form, including witnesses
Working Documents
Preparing for the hearing, what happens in the hearing, and after the hearing

Our webinar 'Appealing to the SEND Tribunal' walks you through essential guidance, resources and practical tips to help you navigate the appeals process.

11/06/2026

Derby City Council's Adult Learning, Employment and Skills Service is pleased to be working with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver a Disability Confident Jobs Fair.

Event details
Date: Tuesday 16 June
Time: 10:45am–12:30pm
Venue: Better Together Café, Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS

See poster for further details and to book on use this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disability-confident-jobs-fair-tuesday-16th-june-2026-1045am-1230pm-tickets-1990380374279?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawSTpzRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR6VQplXIOA69gm5k0gUTuFcniQ47Ow4nZgqvTDW14xU_X48kEcheu6xonijUQ_aem_TTb59Bm7sC3R56Iy2XvycA&keep_tld=true

10/06/2026

1st Swadlincote Brownies (Girlguiding) currently have spaces available for girls aged 7–10 in their local Brownie unit.
"We are a welcoming weekly Brownie Unit where girls can build friendships, confidence and independence through activities such as crafts, games, outdoor skills, teamwork challenges and community projects."

09/06/2026

Wanting to learn more about a specific SEN related topic?

IPSEA's bitesize e-learning courses provide an introduction to specific areas of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law.

These short, self-paced courses each take around 40 minutes to complete and include videos, quizzes and online resources to support your learning. You can work through them at your own pace, wherever and whenever suits you best.

Find out more here:

Our bitesize e-learning courses provide an introduction to specific areas of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law.  These short, self-paced courses each take around 40 minutes to complete and include videos, quizzes and online resources to support your learning. You can work thro...

04/06/2026

If you would like to get in touch with us here at DIASS you can use our online contact form and we will contact you to discuss your query ⬇⬇⬇

How to contact the Derbyshire Information Advice and Support Service for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

01/06/2026

Did you know we have a DIASS website?

A hub of information where you can go to explore more about EHCP's, Exclusions, SEN Support and so much more.

Click the link below to explore our website -

Confidential, impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers, children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

28/05/2026

An Introduction to Alternative Provision (AP) e-learning

Course Details
This e-learning course has been created by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC), part of the National Children's Bureau (NCB). The e-learning is part of work organised under the RISE (Research and Improvement for SEND Excellence) Programme, a contract funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

The e-learning provides an introduction to Alternative Provision (AP) and is aimed at anyone with an interest in AP including professionals as well as parent carers. The length of the course is 1 hour.
See link here to register https://learning.research-improvement-send-excellence.org.uk/products/an-introduction-to-alternative-provision.aspx?

25/05/2026

New Digital Workshop on Understanding Low Mood now available in the Changing Lives App

The latest digital workshop from Changing Lives, on the subject of “Understanding Low Mood”, is ready to access right now through their app.

Visit their website for more information: https://compass-uk.org/news/compass-changing-lives/new-low-mood-digital-workshop/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvyPlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezMSGdCg00VhGSthXNY5m6XrL7mw3ZT8FVJV-Ofyp53Dxpop5rouV1fyMd_M_aem_fxSamUU1xntPAHNNPoQxDg

The latest digital workshop from Changing Lives, on the subject of "Understanding Low Mood", is ready to access right now through their app.