Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS

15/06/2026

New blog 📣

Hear from our Policy Manager, Catriona Moore, about how children in custody with special educational needs and disabilities too often have their needs misidentified, ignored or left unsupported in secure settings.

Read more: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/blog/children-and-young-people-with-send-do-not-lose-their-right-to-education-in-custody

12/06/2026

SENDIASS will be at the SNAP roadshow tomorrow morning, also trying to get a sneaky peak at the wonderful new addition 🐘 🥰

So cute 🥰🐘

11/06/2026

if your child has had difficulties attending school, can you answer the questions in SNAP's post please 🙏🏼

📢 We Need Your Views! 📢

SNAP PCF will be attending the SEND Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee next week Tuesday 16th of June at 9am where school attendance and educational provision for children and young people with SEND will be discussed.

We want to make sure parent-carer experiences are represented in the conversation.

💬 We'd be grateful if you could take a moment to answer these 3 questions:

1️⃣ What has been the biggest barrier to your child attending school regularly this year?
• Anxiety or emotional wellbeing
• School not meeting needs
• Waiting for support or assessment
• Physical health needs
• Bullying or feeling unsafe
• Other (please comment below)

2️⃣ If your child has attended school less than full-time, do you feel this was the right arrangement for them?
• Yes, it was helpful
• It was the best available option
• No, they needed more support
• No, they needed a different placement
• Not applicable

3️⃣ If you could change ONE thing to improve your child's education experience, what would it be?

👇 Please share your thoughts in the comments, send us a private message or email [email protected]

Thank you for helping us represent SEND families across Central Bedfordshire 💜

Here is a link to the agenda pack https://centralbeds.moderngov.co.uk/documents/g6159/Public%20reports%20pack%20Tuesday%2016-Jun-2026%2009.30%20SEND%20Sub-Committee.pdf?T=10

Best wishes

The SNAP Team

11/06/2026

We are seeking views on the employment rights that are available to people with unpaid caring responsibilities and parents who have a seriously ill child.

11/06/2026

Link to updated guidance is in the comments

10/06/2026

📣 The latest SEND News bulletin is out now! 📣
This issue is full of great updates, including:
✅ Consultation approved - later this month a consultation will be launched about the future of Ivel Valley School
✅SNAP PCF Survey, help shape SEND Services in Central Bedfordshire
✅SNAP PCF Roadshow at Whipsnade Zoo
…and much, much more!
👉 Don’t miss out — take a look and stay up to date with the latest SEND news, support, and opportunities. 💙
👉 Read the full bulletin here: https://ow.ly/FK5u50Z9QqW

You can sign up to receive the bulletin directly to your inbox here https://ow.ly/owgS50Z9QqX

SNAP Parent Carer Forum Central Bedfordshire Council Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS Leighton Buzzard Children's Centre Flitwick and District Children's Centre Dunstable Locality Children's Centre Houghton Regis Children's Centre Shefford and Stotfold Children's centre Sandy and Biggleswade Locality Children's Centre NHS Bedfordshire Children & Young People's Services

07/06/2026

We're making it easier for children to get specialist support in schools, early years and post-16 settings.  A new offer called Experts at Hand will bring specialists into schools, early years and post-16 education settings, so children can get help earlier, without families having to ...

05/06/2026

EHCP advice improvement questionnaire

The Designated Clinical Officer for SEND Central Beds and Luton, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board are currently gathering feedback from SEND practitioners and parent/carers on how advice from health professionals can be improved to ensure it is clear, specific, actionable, and legally compliant within EHCPs.

The questionnaire is open until the 26th June. Feedback will be gathered and shared with health teams in Beds, Luton and Milton Keynes to drive improvements.

EHCP Health Advice Questionnaire – Fill in form
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?i

05/06/2026

Hello everyone, we have been asked to share the following...

Forest Sense at https://www.greensandtrust.org/rushmere-country-park
Looking for a gentle, low-pressure way to enjoy nature together?

Join award-winning sensory heritage specialists Collar & Cuffs Co and The Greensand Trust for Forest Sense, a series of sensory-led woodland sessions at Rushmere Country Park.

Designed for SEND families, people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and adults with learning disabilities, these sessions offer a calm and welcoming opportunity to slow down, explore nature through the senses, and spend time together in a beautiful woodland setting. No prior experience is needed.

Upcoming sessions:

🌿 Forest Sense (PMLD and high support needs, all ages)
Sunday 14 June, 10am-12pm
For children, young people and adults with PMLD or very high support needs, alongside their families and carers. Siblings welcome.

🌿 Forest Sense (SEND children and young people)
Thursday 18 June, 10am-12pm
For SEND children and young people (no diagnosis required). Particularly suitable for young people experiencing burnout, EBSA, awaiting school placement or CAMHS support. PDA-friendly.

🌿 Forest Sense (Adults with learning disabilities)
Thursday 25 June, 10am-12pm
For adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and moderate support needs, accompanied by carers or support staff as appropriate.

Sessions take place at Rushmere Country Park, a beautiful 400-acre site of woodland, heathland and meadows in Heath and Reach.

For full details and booking information:

Forest Sense (PMLD) Booking Page
https://www.greensandtrust.org/event/introducing-forest-sense-pmld

Forest Sense (SEND) Booking Page
https://www.greensandtrust.org/event/introducing-forest-sense-send

Forest Sense (Adults with Learning Disabilities) Booking Page
https://www.greensandtrust.org/Event/introducing-forest-sense-adults

For more information please contact
Julia Collar
Sensory Learning Specialist in Heritage & the Arts
07826 855 982
www.collarandcuffs.org