Information Advice and Support Kent IASK

17/06/2026

🫶We’ve teamed up with Stephanie Batey, Neurodiversity Trainer for the Inclusive Teacher Co, for a webinar, where she’ll explore how autism, ADHD and dyslexia can overlap and influence daily life at home, plus strategies you can use straight away.

Don’t miss out: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vp15f0

17/06/2026

On Friday 26th June Rebekah Fisher from NELFT will be running our next guided talk on 'Transition support', from 10am to 11:30am.

The session will cover; understanding emotions relating to transition, strategies to support transition in schools and at home.

If you would like to book onto the session to either join us online or in person, please email us at [email protected] or phone 01622 726773.

15/06/2026

👨‍👩‍👧 Are you a parent or carer of a child with speech, language or communication needs?
Kent PACT is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 17 June at 11am, in partnership with KCC’s Professional Leads for the Balanced System®.

✨ In this session, you’ll learn:
• What support is available in early years settings and schools
• What the Balanced System® is and what it means for you and your child
• Where to go for further help, advice and information
• How to feel more confident accessing the right support for your child

👉 You can register for free here: https://loom.ly/Wbxj5u0

15/06/2026

📣 SEND Roadshow Summer Dates 2026 📣

Looking for SEND advice, support, or information for your child or young person?

SEND Roadshows are free events for families of children and young people with additional needs, with or without a formal diagnosis. They provide an opportunity to meet local SEND professionals, ask questions, access support, and learn about services available in Kent. Parents and carers who have attended previously describe them as a friendly and welcoming place where you can talk directly to people who can help.

✅ No booking required
✅ Free to attend
✅ Just turn up!

We will post reminders on the lead up to the dates, but make sure to mark your calendars!

We look forward to welcoming you.
The Kent PACT Team 💜

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

📣 Calling local schools, colleges and youth professionals:

We’re inviting students aged 8–18 to take part in Kent’s new Children & Young People’s Survey – designed to capture their lived experiences, concerns, motivations and aspirations.

Schools and colleges that participate will receive report of the responses from their students.

Taking part benefits both your students and your provision:
• 🧭 Insight that supports pastoral care - wellbeing, friendships, safety, mental health, and resilience
• 📚 Evidence for school improvement & curriculum planning - especially PSHE
• 👂 Student voice that is heard at county level and used to influence real “you said, we did” action
• 🎯 Clearer understanding of how students see their learning, progress and future careers
• 🧵 Large scale quantitative data to complement your in school feedback tools and support inspection readiness

The survey is anonymous, quick to complete and covers the topics young people themselves say matter most – from wellbeing and school life to online experiences, aspirations and community safety.

👉 Help us ensure young people’s voices genuinely shape the services and support they receive – take the survey here: https://loom.ly/cQ6gmBI

The survey will remain open until Wednesday 22nd July.

15/06/2026

05/06/2026

Aston University are currently looking for adolescents with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (sometimes called learning disabilities) to tell us about their sleep! 😴 Adolescents will complete 3 activities face-to-face with a researcher. If you are interested in taking part, please contact [email protected].

05/06/2026

⭐Join us for our upcoming webinar with Anne-Marie Harrison, Education Director at Ideas Afresh, for practical strategies to support autistic learners in your classroom. You will learn:

🌈 How everyday social interactions can feel confusing, unpredictable, or overwhelming, and why this perspective matters for understanding behaviour and communication

🌈 The impact of social understanding on learning, emotional well-being, independence, and relationships, and why targeted support can make a meaningful difference

🌈 Practical approaches to supporting children and young people in developing confidence and skills for managing daily social situations

Sign up: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vnSV30