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Concerns from parent/carers about the proposed changes to specialist nurseries have been shared with the Local Authority. Many families have expressed their views, and we continue to support those who want to make their voices heard. While a petition is currently circulating, it is crucial that parent/carers also complete the official consultation. The Local Authority will rely on consultation responses to make their final decision. Why Your Voice Matters Signing the petition

Thank you to all parents and carers who joined our recent online Q&A sessions with Leicestershire Local Authority. Your participation made these events meaningful and productive. We appreciate the time you took to attend, submit questions, and share your experiences openly. This blog post reflects on the value of your engagement and what comes next as we continue to support children and young people with SEND across Leicestershire. The Importance of Your Participation Engagem

Families using Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) have raised important concerns about their experiences. These concerns were shared at the SEND and Inclusion Board, directly reflecting the voices of parent-carers. In response, Michelle White has provided a clear update on what families can expect moving forward. This post breaks down the key changes and improvements planned for 2026, helping families understand what support will be available and how processes will ch

Leicestershire Send Hub - December Newsletter We’ve come to the end of yet another really busy year for the Leicestershire SEND Hub Parent/Carer Forum. Go to this Sway

This week, the focus has been on improving the quality assurance of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) at County Hall. A key area of attention was ensuring the child’s voice in Section A is clearly reflected throughout the EHCP and that their aspirations are captured in a meaningful way. This work highlights the importance of truly understanding what children want to express. Understanding the Child’s Voice in EHCPs Capturing a child’s voice is not always straightforwar

Each Feedback Friday , the Leicestershire SEND Hub shares key updates, insights, and feedback with parent/carers from across the SEND community. It’s our way of keeping you informed about what we’re hearing, the actions we’re taking, and the improvements being made across local SEND support. Our aim is to provide clear, open communication—celebrating what’s working well and being honest about what we’re continuing to develop. By sharing this feedback, we hope to strengthen tr

Clear communication and transparency are essential when multiple agencies work together to support families and children. This week, our team took important steps to improve how we engage with multi-agency panels and how we listen to parents’ experiences. These efforts will help us build stronger connections, improve policies, and ensure that families feel heard and supported. Preparing to Attend Multi-Agency Panels Our recent training focused on equipping the team to activel

Another busy week for the Hub has brought us closer to improving the Short Breaks workstream. We are reaching out to parents and carers to gather valuable insights about their experiences with short breaks services. Your feedback will help shape better support and create more meaningful opportunities for families. Why Your Voice Matters Short breaks provide essential relief for families caring for children with additional needs. These breaks allow parents and carers to rechar

There is now a Parent/ Carer toolkit available with speech, language and communication advice for families.   This toolkit can be used by all parents/ carers and family members, whether you have concerns about your child’s speech and language development or not. You will be guided through how speech, language and communication skills develop from 0-11 years, so you can know what to expect, at what age, and when you may need to raise concerns. The toolkit includes advice, sign

This week marked an exciting milestone for the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project. We delivered...

In June, we held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) where we welcomed Michelle White, Head of Service for SEND & Children with...

In recent weeks, the Leicestershire SEND Hub has actively engaged with parents to advocate for changes in the National Network of Parent...

This week, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the Local Offer Roadshow at County Hall. This event brought together a variety of...

Are you a parent or carer of a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Leicestershire? If so, you'll be glad to...

Are you a parent or carer in Leicestershire looking for support and empowerment in navigating the world of Special Educational Needs and...

Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. It can often...