Good afternoon - we've put together this special edition of SEND News to tell you about some events happening in the next few weeks that we would love you to attend, if you are able to.
In the run up to our SEND Summit, we are collecting as much feedback from parent carers, children and young people and professionals as possible.
Our county councillors responsible for SEND are keen to hear your views about SEND in Hertfordshire - what's working well, what needs improving, and anything else you would like to share. They will be available to speak to directly - you are invited to:
Speak to a county councillor responsible for SEND at an upcoming Listening Event
Have a chat and a refreshment with a councillor and share your views on SEND. These are informal events where you can talk about your experiences and thoughts about SEND in Hertfordshire.
The views that councillors hear will be used to inform what is discussed at a very important event - the SEND Summit. The Summit is happening in September and will shape the future of SEND in Hertfordshire.
No need to book, just drop in to one of these events:
- Friday 11 July: 9am - 10.30am, Hobbs Hills Wood School, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8ER (BSL interpreter available)
- Tuesday 15 July: 1.15pm - 2.45pm, Amwell View School, Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8EH (BSL interpreter available)
- Wednesday 16 July: 9.30am – 11am, South Oxhey Young People's Centre, Watford, WD19 7AX
- Thursday 17 July: 9.30am – 11am, The Icknield Centre, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1EF (BSL interpreter available)
- Thursday 17 July: 1pm - 2.30pm, Breaks Manor Youth Centre, Hatfield, AL10 8TP (BSL interpreter available)
All venues are wheelchair accessible. Parking information and other details can be found on our listening events webpage.
Unable to attend?
You can fill in a survey in your own time if you'd like to share your views but cannot attend an event.
SEND summit survey for parents and carers
If you have a child or young person who would like to directly share their feelings too, we would love to hear from them. They can fill out this survey for children and young people.
SEND Summit survey for children and young people
Events happening in Hertfordshire
While you're here, just a reminder, you can find lots of fun and inclusive events for the summer.
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Saturday 19 July, 2.30-4pm at Hitchin Library, £5
We are excited to welcome Cathy Reay, author of Disabled and Proud to Hitchin Library to celebrate Hitchin Festival and 100 years of Hertfordshire Libraries. Drawing on the author’s experience of growing up disabled, Disabled and Proud helps disabled children embrace (or at least feel OK with) their identity.
SEND Chat and Play South Oxhey, free, drop in
Wednesday 9 July, 10am - 11am at South Oxhey Family Centre
These sessions provide an opportunity to meet other families and for you and your child to access appropriate resources in a safe environment. Our friendly SEND Champions will be there to discuss any concerns or issues you may have, find information about other local support groups and provide a friendly ear.
SEND Yogis - kids yoga class ages 5+
Sunday 13 July, 10am - 11am at Fairland Valley Park, Stevenage
At SEND Yogis, we offer Specialist Yoga to anyone with Neurodiversities and/or Disabilities, and do so in a range of settings; from 1:1s in the home, to weekly classes, to sessions in educational settings.