Latest news and updates about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bromley.
Celebration SEND across the month of November
Following the success of last year’s SEND celebrations, Bromley Council and the Bromley SEND Partnership are dedicating the whole of November 2024 for sharing and celebrating the achievements of children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in Bromley.
This annual event shines a well-deserved spotlight on the work of families, service providers, carers, school staff and anyone that makes a difference to the lived experiences of our children and young people with SEND and their families.
We encourage everyone to get involved in this celebratory month!
The SEND Local Offer Live!
On Friday, 1 November, the SEND Local Offer Live event took place at The Warren in Hayes, offering a vibrant mix of information, support, and activities for families and individuals navigating the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Held from 11am to 3pm, the event marked a new chapter in its annual tradition, incorporating a wider range of interactive features and age-specific resources for attendees. This year, the event combined service provider stalls, free taster sessions, and tailored workshops to meet the needs of attendees at different stages of their SEND journey.
The SEND Local Offer Live event provided an invaluable opportunity for families to access resources, connect with support networks, and explore new opportunities for their children’s growth and development. Whether it was through the informative sessions, fun activities, or practical advice, attendees left feeling more empowered and equipped to navigate the world of SEND.
With overwhelmingly positive feedback from both parents and young people, the event proved to be a key highlight for the SEND community in Bromley. Looking ahead, many attendees expressed interest in attending future events, reinforcing the event’s role as a crucial resource for SEND families in the area.
SEND Information Stations
The SEND Information Stations provide details of the SEND services available for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with SEND, provided from the council and service providers across the areas of education, health, and social care.
Located at all Children and Family Centres and Mytime Leisure Centres in Bromley, SEND Information Stations are now available to view.
Visit the links for address details:
In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight exhibition will comprise of creative works from children and young people with SEND who have been asked to shine a light on their friendships, their diversity and differences and hopes for the future.
The exhibition is now available to view at the Bromley Mytime Leisure Centre, the Pavilion.
SEND Matters Live
The SEND Matters Live event took place on the evening of 11 November via Microsoft Teams. This was an opportunity for parents and carers to learn more about Bromley Parent Carer Forum (BPCF), and to engage with Senior Leaders from the Bromley SEND Partnership.
To view the presentation from the event, please visit the engagement with parents and carers page.
Social Media ‘Shout Outs’
Twitter: The Bromley Local Offer, SEND Matters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SENDMattersBrom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/send_mattersbrom
Social media ‘Shout Outs’ offer a chance for you to share the successful achievements from a child or young person with SEND, that has filled you with pride and made you smile.
We are asking you to tell us about services or professionals who have made a difference to the lived experiences of children and young people with SEND and their families.
These can be small messages, quotes, pictures, podcasts or video recordings which we will share on the new SEND Local Offer social media platforms.
Those already received are showing live now on the SEND Local Offer social media platform!
Please send all contributions to the SEND Programme Team at sendmatters@bromley.gov.uk, and ensure appropriate consents are in place for all contributions.
Shining a light on Bromley’s SEND Stars
A month-long showcase of Bromley’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) community was crowned with a special finale awards event at The Warren in Hayes. Children, young people, families, school staff and service providers were invited to the Bromley SEND Stars Awards event on 28 November to celebrate their achievement and contributions to the SEND community.
Over 100 of Bromley’s SEND Stars were nominated and considered for shortlisting for their contributions to the SEND community over the past year and showcased the inspirational personal achievements of children and young people with SEND in the borough.
Quotes from the day included, "Loved the performances from the young people, which brought tears to my eyes" (parent), "Wonderful opportunity to recognise children with SEND and shows how inclusive Bromley is" (parent), "I was so proud to get an award" (child), "Loved driving my wheelchair on the stage" (child), "Fabulous day celebrating young people’s achievements and all the wonderful professionals out there" (professional), and "Beautiful celebration of young people and services" (professional).
On behalf of the SEND Programme Team, we would like to thank everyone for joining us in celebrating SEND.
SEND Matters Newsletters
Our SEND Matters newsletter is designed to give you the latest news and updates from the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms happening across Bromley.
View our latest SEND Matters newsletter.
Events calendar
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