My Family Our Needs

A site for #families, #carers and practitioners supporting #children & young adults with #additionalneeds #MFON #BAPSAwards #TransitionEvent #SEND #Disability

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Happy to announce that the South East Guide to SEND is now published! Covering all the practical things you need to know when raising a child with #SEND, this #Guide will become your go-to place for info. https://t.co/IlBTJ0Sbt3 #Transition #Disability #Families #Carer #Inclusion

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💤 Creating a calming #SEND-friendly #nursery that supports your baby’s sleep can be a game changer.

🛌 @KateSheppard90 shares her guide full of tips to help your little one feel safe, comfortable, and settled in their new space.

🔗 Read the blog now: https://t.co/lnK2wkSL4k

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Free, online workshop hosted by Dr John Morrow,Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester - SEND Laws - How do they affect my child?Learn about EHCPs, reasonable adjustments, recent White Paper proposals and more. Thurs 11th June. Details here: https://t.co/xoDxCSB3bN

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📰 NEWS: Findings from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) reveals delays accessing #SEND support in school is harming #children.

🔗 Read the story here: https://t.co/uhXIswWMuv

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📖 Conductive #Education provider, @nicecharityuk, shares some success stories on how children using their services and approach to #therapy has improved their lives.

🔗 Read the stories here: https://t.co/t6VIVjwRfJ

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❓ What is Conductive #Education and how might it assist your child or young person with a #neurological movement disorder? @nicecharityuk explains the approach, the features and delivery of conductive education and how you can access it.

🔗 Read it now: https://t.co/bniDNpoA8h

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🗳️Are you the parent of a child with SEND? Joeli Brearley is undertaking some important research called 'Scream and SEND', The Impact of SEND on Families, Education and Employment.
They are looking for families to fill out their survey.

Take part here: https://t.co/sYIj4pU2uD

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📰 NEWS: The BBC will be sharing content for #children and young people across their BBC #Education channels from Saturday 23 May until Saturday 30 May, spotlighting young carers for ‘#Caring Matters’ week.

🔗 Read the story here: https://t.co/rSEnhJOT6t

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🚅 In this ‘How to’ blog, we speak to Steve O’Callaghan about preparing your child for #train travel and how his new picture book featuring #therapy dog Nya can help children feel safer and more confident on their journey.

🔗 Read the blog here: https://t.co/inYhtAgkZK

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📰 NEWS: The King’s speech has confirmed new SEND reforms will be legislated through the ‘education for all’ bill.

🔗 Read the story here: https://t.co/Hhyo80Ux9t

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All set up and ready to say hi at today's @kidztoadultz South 🙌
Come and visit My Family, Our Needs at Stand G13

📘 Pick up a copy of our South East Guide to SEND
💬 Chat with our team about our resources
🤝 Find out more about what we do

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📰 NEWS: Research from Sutton Trust has revealed that #school leaders are cutting back on #SEND support.

🔗 Read the story here: https://t.co/umxGEuD1CP

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⭐ How to navigate speech and language support for your child: Part 2 ⭐

💬 In this ‘How to’ blog, Consultant #SALTs and Directors of London Speech Therapy, Emily Kirchin and Mairead Skinner move into practical next steps.

📑 Read the blog: https://t.co/owD7s6YQlG

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🟥@nicecharityuk are hosting a Charities, Services & Support Open Day on Tuesday 5th May in Birmingham, bringing together brilliant organisations supporting children and families.

Pop along to connect, explore support, and discover what’s out there 💬

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⭐ How to navigate speech and language support for your child: Part 1 ⭐

💬 In this ‘How to’ blog, Directors of London Speech Therapy, Emily Kirchin and Mairead Skinner unpack how #speech and #language support works.

📑 Read the blog here: https://t.co/LddD1TB7iz

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📰 NEWS: A pioneering tool transforming music #education for #disabled children has been developed by the charity, The OHMI Trust.

📚 Read the story now: https://t.co/RFag7DugBS

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📰 NEWS: The Department for Education has announced that Councils will receive £860m to boost #specialist places in mainstream #schools, helping to expand their ability to support #SEND provision.

📚 Read the story now: https://t.co/uDLJfZp0Sw

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📰 NEWS: The #Health and Social Care Committee has announced that its Independent Expert Panel (#IEP) will investigate pitfalls in the transition from children’s to adults’ services.

📚 Read the story now: https://t.co/94xnbVfQBI

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🎨 How can arts, crafts and alternative communication assist children with autism in their daily lives?

⭐ For #AutismAcceptanceWeek2026, we're sharing this insightful piece from Susan Harvey.

Read the blog here: https://t.co/CFkB3OS2Qu

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The South East #SEND Guide covers EHCPs, education, benefits, transition planning, local services and more.
We’re offering #FREE bulk copies to organisations across South East England, order yours today: https://t.co/IlBTJ0RDDv #MFON

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💙What is bipolar? Who develops it and how can I get a diagnosis and support for my young person? Reflecting on #WorldBipolarDay, we’re resharing our handy guide in partnership with @BipolarUK

Read now: https://t.co/59FwwwC3UL