Wolverhampton IASS

Impartial information, advice & support on matters relating to a child or young person’s SEN/disability (0-25). For parents/carers, children and young people.

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Have you received information, advice or support form IASS?

Have you attended one of our workshops or community events?

In whatever capacity you have used or interacted with us please do take 5 minutes of your time to complete our survey:

https://t.co/UOse59Z9MA

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SEND Wolves parent carer forum offers their SEND Squad taking place on the 1st Saturday of each month at The Way Youth Centre.

Parents and carers can access drop- in support, take part in co- production and access themed workshops, whilst their child enjoys fun activities.

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Applications are now being taken for secondary school places for students who are due to start Year 7 next September.

Families have until 31 October 2026 to submit their application and are encouraged to explore the secondary schools Open Day events:

https://t.co/gvxuFomRXv

[Wolverhampton IASS @WolvesIASS]

The Witherslack Group offers parents and carers its 'Understanding ADHD Support Pack'.

The guide is filled with practical advice to empower you with an understanding of ADHD, along with effective strategies to support your child’s ADHD journey:

https://t.co/NnkumuDRYA

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If your child is due to begin at secondary school in September 2027, our 'choosing a school' factsheet provides useful pointers and questions to ask when completing visits or open days, as well as tips on how to help your child prepare for the move:

https://t.co/lFWiBD2B4n

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Any Wolverhampton parent or carer who requires support in completing the application form for their child beginning secondary school in Sept '27 is invited to attend the School Application Surgeries being held at the Civic Centre on 29 Oct from 10am to 2pm.

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The Witherslack Group offers parents and carers its 21 October webinar 'ADHD: Understanding gender differences'.

The session will explore how ADHD can present differently across genders and what this means for recognition, diagnosis and support:

https://t.co/Gzu1H9YjXc

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Parents and carers are encouraged to complete the application for secondary school places for students who are due to start Year 7 next September 2027.

The deadline is 31 October and families are encouraged to explore local Open Day events:

https://t.co/gvxuFomk7X

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Wolverhampton CAMHS are hosting workshops to support parents and carer's through the mental health challenges their child or young person may be experiencing.

To join their upcoming events covering challenges such as self harm and anxiety and OCD, call 01902 607400.

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Today 16 October celebrates Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day!

The Speech and Language UK website offers a wealth of information for families, professionals and young people who experience DLD:

https://t.co/z2pMI82x8l

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The Witherslack Group offers parents and carers its 'Autism Support Pack'.

The guide is filled with practical advice and guidance aimed to inform and empower you in supporting your child's neurodivergent needs:

https://t.co/vIhKdGiSHp

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In partnership with Wolverhampton Music Service, Soundabout deliver a variety of music-making sessions to support specific needs and disabilities including Autism, PMLD and Complex Care Needs, 11- 18 Autism and Additional Needs, and singing sessions:

https://t.co/zzpRDf91jI

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Outreach Service offers its 15 October workshop 'Autism and Understanding Behaviour' at Graisley family hub, for parents and carers of SEND children.

Understand the underlying reasons for behaviours and gain practical strategies you can implement:

https://t.co/ATFFQ5UL9Y

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The Witherslack Group offers its 14 October 3:30pm webinar to education professionals of 'positive behaviour support: working with demand avoidance children'.

Explore how Positive Behaviour Support can help you to understand the needs behind behaviour:

https://t.co/RBEStXjyLR

[Wolverhampton IASS @WolvesIASS]

Families have until Saturday 31 October to submit their application for their child starting secondary school in September 2027.

Anyone who needs support is invited to attend one of the School Application Surgeries being held at the Civic Centre:

https://t.co/bSsKm6rnxA

[Wolverhampton IASS @WolvesIASS]

Today 10 October is World Mental Health Day!

Mental Health UK offers guidance and stories, as well as tips on how you can support the mental health of your family, friends and community:

https://t.co/wMmYetU8ik

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Outreach Service offers their 12 October workshop to support SEND parents and carers in understanding 'self harm and self injurous behaviours'.

Explore the many of the causes of self-harm and gain strategies support your young person:

https://t.co/dhJBcKC2c2

[Wolverhampton IASS @WolvesIASS]

Applications are now being taken for secondary school places for students who are due to start Year 7 next September.

Families have until 31 October 2026 to submit their application and are encouraged to explore the secondary schools Open Day events:

https://t.co/gvxuFomk7X

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Get involved in the Wolverhampton SEND Reform Plan- All Means All Inclusion Plan.

You can take part by sharing your views and experience, completing surveys and workshops, becoming involved in the co- production groups and more:

https://t.co/5ATpxrrXXf

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The Witherslack Group offers its 9 October 10am webinar 'Understanding mental health, trauma and self- harm in SEN'.

Understand why young people may use behaviours and what they may be communicating or trying to manage, and gain practical approaches:

https://t.co/IgF4Oli02h