Sendiass West Northants

Learning Disability Week and it is when Mencap makes sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. Check out their website!

https://tinyurl.com/5e5pxhey

Father's Day is this Sunday!
We want to highlight SENDS 4 Dad- Main page
They have an upcoming event:
SENDS 4 Dad Calendar Shoot (Sunday 12th July): This is a massive family fun day at Whilton Mill Karting Circuit for our upcoming calendar project. The theme is Mario Kart, and we are inviting kids and dads to dress up together for a day of karting, a BBQ, stalls, and a professional photo shoot. It runs from 9:00am onwards at Whilton Mill Karting Circuit, Whilton Locks, NN11 2NH. For more info and to book karting sessions, people can email [email protected].

Learning Disabilities Week is this week!
This year's theme is "Do you see me?"
Here is some information from Mencap

Learning Disabilities Week has begun!
Find out more about the NHFT Learning Disabilities Teams:
Children's Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) nhft.nhs.uk/childrens-ctpld
Learning Disabilities - Intensive Support Team nhft.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/venue/learning-disabilities-intensive-support-team

Learning Disabilities Week starts tomorrow! The theme for 2026 is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued.

How are you seen, heard and valued?

Sharing on behalf of Northamptonshire Virtual School - https://northnorthants.citizenspace.com/schools-and-education/9455073f/consultation/intro/

Share your views in the SEND survey (open until 17 Jun):
Children and Young People - https://wnc.ai/sendapcyp
Families and Professionals - https://wnc.ai/sendap

In May, 161 people contacted SENDIASS for information, advice and support.
📞 69 phone calls
📧 76 emails
📝 16 contact forms
We’re here to provide impartial, confidential support to children, young people and families across West Northants.

West Northants Parents of SEND students should focus on securing school travel assistance if they haven’t done so already, ensuring ECHP transitions are on track for September and reviewing their child’s specific needs before the summer break.
The summer term ends on the 20th July

https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/education-health-and-care-ehc-plans-process-and-assessment/education-health-and-care-ehc-needs/ehc

https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/local-offer

https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-travel-assistance/travel-assistance-children-ehc-plan

https://www.wnvp.co.uk/

Community Conversations start this week - https://wnc.ai/ccs