GOV.UK has published updated guidance for students who will be receiving GCSE results this August. Student guide to post-16 qualification results: summer 2020 A guide for those receiving qualification results in England this summer. The grades you receive this year will carry the same value…
The end of the school year is usually a time when suitcases are filled, children are seen running from the school gates and parents getting ready for 6 week-long summer break. However, this year is slightly different from your normal summer holidays and to help…
Employability Day 2020 has arrived in Buckinghamshire today. #EMPDAY20 is a national campaign providing organisations an opportunity to celebrate all things employment support. The Bucks Family Information Service would like to celebrate that in Buckinghamshire, we have many organisations and charities supporting our Young people…
In partnership with colleagues from Health, FACT Bucks and SEND IAS, Buckinghamshire Council will be running FREE training sessions to support families caring for or professionals working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). All our specialist trainers have a…
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Due to Coronavirus carers, parents, family and friends are facing even more challenges while supporting…
Useful numbers and helplines are available to help families. Children NSPCC 0808 800 5000 (Free 24 Hours) Childline 0800 1111 (Free 24 Hours) Animals RSPCA 0300 1234 999 Domestic Violence National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 (Free 24 Hours) Victim Support…
Our Youth Workers need your help We want to make sure that any work we do with young people is relevant. To help our youth workers do you have a couple of minutes to complete a short questionnaire ? Your answers will help them develop and…
It’s World Autism Awareness Week! 30 March to 5 April. Here are some resources to help widen the understanding of Autism and the support available. Don't forget to like the Local Offer on Facebook. Information and Buckinghamshire Support The Autism Toolbox This "Toolbox" brings…
A report taking a look at what happened and what was learned at the first Shout Out for SEND conference for young people. The conference took place on 7 November 2019 at Adams Park in High Wycombe. The Shout Out for SEND conference was aimed…
Why not request a SEND Young Inspector visit to your club or activity? They will provide you with: Receive helpful feedback about how to be accessible and inclusive. Earn our Young Inspectors badge. Support more young people with SEND to access your group. Our SEND…