Sunderland SEND IASS

12/06/2026

🌈 Good morning from Sunderland Family Hubs - Hetton 👏

11/06/2026

We are seeking views on the employment rights that are available to people with unpaid caring responsibilities and parents who have a seriously ill child.

08/06/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🥳🎂

Our Summer Family Fun Day is back and bigger than ever 🎉

Join us on Thursday 13th August at the Beacon of Light as we celebrate 25 years of the Foundation of Light with a bumper edition of our annual Family Fun Day 🙌

Check out all of the details and get your ticket👇

🔗 bit.ly/FoLFunday

08/06/2026

📣 Exciting news! ..Our Sunderland sessions are starting very soon! 🎉

Beginners Employability starts Thursday 18th June
Advanced Employability + Media & Photography sessions begin this September

Each session is designed for ages 16+ and is funded through Direct Payments. If you don’t currently have Direct Payments, don't worry! We can guide you through the process and support you every step of the way 💙

We also offer FREE taster sessions so you can come along and see what we’re all about!

Want to join us? Email: [email protected] and a member of our team will be in touch.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

08/06/2026

📺 Watch CBeebies full episodes on BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk...

29/05/2026

💛 Calling all North East schools! 💛

Are you a school or education professional based in the North-East of England? Join us for our FREE training session on supporting sibling pupils who have a disabled brother or sister. The session takes place online on 8th June. Receive resources, research updates and more! Sign up here, booking essential.
https://www.sibs.org.uk/sibs-workshops-and-training/free-introductory-information-session-for-schools-in-the-north-east

28/05/2026

Yesterday, the Department for Education updated the home to school transport guidance for compulsory school age children and the school suspension and permanent exclusion guidance.

Our legal team is currently reviewing these and we will be updating our website and resources soon.

In the meantime, you can find the new guidance online:

🔷 Transport: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/home-to-school-travel
🔶 Exclusions: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-suspensions-and-permanent-exclusions

27/05/2026

📢📢 * UPDATED GUIDANCE FROM JULY 2026 * 📢📢

The DfE has updated its guidance on suspensions and permanent exclusions: SEND families really need to read this one carefully.

Read here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-suspensions-and-permanent-exclusions

There are TWO versions:
☀️ Current guidance until 25th July 2026
☀️ New guidance from 26th July 2026

A few things worth looking out for:
• increased focus on off-site direction
• continued use of suspensions/exclusions as behaviour tools
• reminders that SEND and mental health SHOULD be considered before exclusion
• more mention of internal suspension and alternative provision routes

Please don’t assume that because something is “school policy” it automatically means it is lawful or appropriate for your child.

Read it.
Question it.
Know your rights.

Because exclusions can have life changing consequences for SEND children and young people.

22/05/2026

💡POLITE REMINDER💡
are out of the office for the late May bank holiday, but will re-open as normal, on Tuesday 26th from 9am 🌈

22/05/2026

Are you a parent or carer?

The Department for Education is inviting parents to share their views on what information is useful when choosing a school or college for their child.
- Complete online survey
- Thank you voucher £5-£75

Sign up here: https://loom.ly/re4JZZY