Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS

07/09/2026

Is your child without a school place?

At the start of a new school year, far too many children with SEND are without a school to attend. This is a worrying situation to be in, so we’ve produced guidance to help families who are in this position.

🔗 Read here: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/children-who-do-not-have-a-school-place

For further support, you can also visit our 'Back to school hub', where we've pulled together lots of useful resources and information to help you as your child starts a new school year.

Visit the hub here: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/listing/category/back-to-school-hub

07/09/2026

Shared from SNAP Parent Carer Forum

Transport issues - We have been in contact with the SEND Transport Service today and have been provided with this information which we hope helps to explain the process.

Message from Central Bedfordshire Council SEND Transport Team to SNAP PCF.

Our apologies for anyone waiting on a response. Parents can continue to contact Customer Services if they need to report an issue by phoning 0300 300 8000. However, if the issue has already been reported and a ticket is already open, raising a second ticket is unlikely to speed things up and can instead create duplicate enquiries, which takes additional resource away from reviewing and resolving cases as quickly as possible.

It would be helpful for parents to regularly check their existing School Transport tickets and, where the team has requested further information, provide the requested details directly through the ticket. Responding via the ticket ensures the information reaches the team handling the case as quickly as possible and allows us to progress the issue without delay.

If a ticket has already been raised, there is therefore no need to telephone Customer Services to chase it. We encourage parents to respond directly to the existing ticket, particularly where further information has been requested, so that we have everything we need in one place and can work to resolve matters as swiftly as possible.

Thank you for helping us to manage the enquiries and ensuring that urgent matters can be prioritised appropriately.

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

Parents and carers of children with 👇

We understand that the start of a new school year can be challenging for children and young people with SEND, especially if you are fighting to secure the right provision for your child.

Our online hub, 'Back to school: your questions answered', pulls together all our useful info and resources to help guide you as your child starts a new school year.

Here's what you need to know: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/listing/category/back-to-school-hub

21/08/2026

September is getting closer, but what happens if your child still doesn’t have a school place?

If your child is disabled or has additional needs and you’re still waiting for a placement to be confirmed, you may be feeling worried, frustrated or unsure where to turn.

Your local authority or Education Authority still has responsibilities to make sure your child can access an appropriate education. You do not simply have to accept that they will be left without one.

We’ve updated our guidance to explain:

💚 What the law says
💚 What to do if a school hasn’t been named
💚 How to challenge delays
💚 Your rights across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
💚 Where to get further advice

Find our updated guidance in the comments 🔗

21/08/2026

WEBINAR on the DfE'S plans to cut EHCP and EOTAS rights. With SNJ & SEND legal charity, SOS!SEN. Panellists include Eleanor Wright and Megan Booth of SOS SEN Marsha Martin from Black SEN Mamas and Joanna Gibbs of SENsational Tutors REGISTER NOW! https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/register-now-webinar-plans-cut-ehcp-eotas-rights/

20/08/2026

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18/08/2026

Shared from I.P.S.E.A

Proposed SEND reforms would mean the support your child needs is no longer written into a legally enforceable Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.

Instead, detailed support would move into a new Individual Support Plan (ISP).

What does this mean?

✔️ Today, the support in an EHC plan is legally enforceable and your child is entitled to the special educational provision they require to meet their individual needs.

❌ Under the proposals, support in an ISP would not carry the same legal protections.

If families disagree with the support provided, or the agreed support in an ISP is not delivered by a setting, the only likely option would be to submit a complaint to the school setting.

Every child and young person with SEND needs to retain their legally enforceable rights, not rely on discretion and aspiration.

Read more: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/news/ipsea-manifesto-for-send-reform

How you can help ⬇️

🔷 Write to your MP: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/write-to-your-mp-protect-the-legal-rights-of-children-and-young-people-with-send

🔶 Sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764268

17/08/2026

EMOTIONALLY BASED SCHOOL NON-ATTENDANCE
Please see information and guidance on EBSNA page on our website.

https://cbsendiass.org/ebsna/

15/08/2026

SEND Tribunal to pilot case manage Section I only appeals, from 17th August.

Please read the post from I.P.S.E.A & click the links for further information.

SEND Tribunal pilot for section I only appeals registered from 17 August 2026 📣

The SEND Tribunal is going to case manage appeals which are only about placement differently.

What you need to know for section I only appeals:

🔷 Hearing dates will not be included in the initial case directions sent out on registration

🔶 After the bundle deadline, the SEND Tribunal will respond to any SEND7 Request for change forms (earlier responses will only be in exceptional circumstances) and consider if the appeal is ready to be heard

🔷 If the appeal is ready to be heard, it will be listed for the next available hearing date and/or a JADR hearing

🔶 If the appeal is not ready at that point, the SEND Tribunal will set further directions. This may include a revised timetable or action relating to non-compliance.

You can find more information on our website:

➡️ https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-happens-after-i-submit-my-appeal-registration-and-key-forms

➡️ https://www.ipsea.org.uk/appealing-against-the-school-or-other-setting-named-in-your-ehc-plan

➡️ https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-happens-after-i-submit-my-appeal-case-review-and-management-hearings