Westmorland and Furness Sendiass

11/06/2026

06/06/2026

🌟Who will be at our Barrow SEND Drop In on Thursday 11th June? 🌟

We're excited to have ADHD North West with us again next week! Come and say hello and find out how they can support you and your family.

04/06/2026

When your local authority (LA) sends you a draft EHC plan...

✔️ Your LA must
Give you at least 15 days to:
- give your comments about the draft EHC plan
- request a meeting with your LA to discuss the draft (if you want to), and
- request that the educational setting you would like is named in the final EHC plan.

❌️ Your LA must not
- rush you to provide your comments and requests in a shorter time
- tell you it cannot give you any time to have your say
- refuse to meet with you (if you ask for a meeting)
- tell you it will not consult with the setting you have asked for until the EHC plan has been finalised

Visit our website to learn more about what to do when you receive a draft EHC plan: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-to-do-when-you-receive-your-draft-ehc-plan

02/06/2026

The May 2026 Targeted Short Break Activities (TSBA) registration window will CLOSE tomorrow!!

Have you registered? https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/family-help/send-local-offer/short-break-activities-and-overnight-breaks/targeted-short-break-activities-may-registration-window

22/05/2026

Kate and Jen will be in attendance 🌟

🎉 ORMSGILL FUN DAY EVENT 🎉

Join us Thursday 28th May for a community fun day event for all ages!

21/05/2026

🌟This FRIDAY is our Ulverston SEND Drop In 🌟

Westmorland and Furness Sendiass team will be there to have a chat and to help with any information and advice. Pop in for a brew any time between 12:30 and 2:30pm

📍Ulverston Family Hub, Lund Terrace

19/05/2026

IPSEA have developed a new webpage on alternative provision. Is your child out of school and not receiving an education or only in school part time? You may find their webpage helpful:
New page – alternative education 📣

We’ve updated our website with information on children out of school, including a dedicated page on alternative education.

These updates explain:

🔷 When an LA must put in place alternative education for a child of compulsory school age
🔶 Your views are important - LAs should consult with parents before arrangements are made
🔷 Education must be suitable and full-time, and what that means
🔶 What you can do if you are unhappy with proposed arrangements or the education in place
Find out more and what they mean for you on our website:
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/pages/category/children-out-of-school

We also have a template letter (template letter 22) you can use to request alternative education.

15/05/2026

Feeling all the feelings?

Families face many pressures – and we know emotional wellbeing matters.

Togetherness NHS is a new online service offering trusted, evidence‑based support to help parents and carers understand children’s emotions, behaviour and development with lots of free resources and guidance on many topics from sleep to anxiety, behaviour and relationships.

👉 www.togetherness.co.uk

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