Welcome to our Annual SEND Conference for 2024. We are pleased to announce our new venue of Plymouth University, Rolle Building.

Free refreshments throughout the day and lunch provided. Please make sure you book your lunch options with your registration. You may attend with up to 5 guests. Information about each talk is provided below and you'll be able to access any of the talks throughout the day, no need to pick a time slot like in previous years. Under 16's must be accompanied by adult.

We are asking you to arrive between 9am & 9:30am to check in but you will be able to check in after this. There will be a briefing with the local authority and PPCV at 9:30am.

Please bring with you, your e-ticket confirmation which will be sent to you via email after registering for this event.

Parking

The University is committed to discouraging the use of private cars, however, it continues to permit very limited car parking on campus for staff and visitors who hold a blue badge. Only students with mobility impairment will normally be permitted to park on the Plymouth campus. The University operates a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) enforcement system to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe parking facility on its campus. The enforcement system is managed and operated in partnership with First parking LLP and the security department at the University. Alternative parking can be found in Drake Circus shopping mall and the Regent Street car park nearby. Charges apply.

Talks

Early Years Health Checks - Sara Kirkup

Your Future - Abi Gee

Ordinary Available Provision - Lisa Mcdonald

In this session Lisa will be introducing the new local area resource for mainstream schools that will establish a strong and consistent universal inclusive offer for children and young people. She will also share the model for the graduated approach in Plymouth and the support, guidance and training available to develop this offer.

The session will involve:

Information about the local and national picture of what is 'ordinarily available'
Sharing of the new digital inclusive good practice guidance for schools
A discussion about the graduated approach and developing confidence in the mainstream offer
Time to ask questions about the resource

Plymouth Enhanced Transitions - Clare Heatherington & Jenny Hutton

Find out about the framework used to support children and young people who are making the transition from early years right through to secondary school and post 16

Preparing for Post 16 Options - CSW Katie Cable

Information and Advice for Parents/Carers

Wellbeing Hub - Anita Dykes & Niki Gough

We are setting up a Neurodiversity Wellbeing Hub for anybody under the age of 18 with a neurodiverse diagnosis and Plymouth GP to access as well as their families/ carers. The hub will act as an advice service offering support and guidance around a whole range of matters. As the children, young people and families are the experts, we would love to hear from them about their lived experience, knowledge, and journey so far, so that the hub can offer what would be most beneficial and needed in Plymouth.

Family Hubs - Sally Kenderick

Home Learning Using PEEP - Workshop For Parent Carers of 0-5 Year Olds

Do you have a child with development delays or SEND age 0-5 or in their early years of school? This workshop will explore the PEEP learning together programme that we offer, as well as sharing some information about the support you can access for your child and family through Family Hubs

Home Education - Jo Tyrrell & Samantha McCarthy

Local process for monitoring EHE and where we can offer support and advice. Discussing Processes for EHE,

The culture for improvement across Plymouth Schools as a priority, Communication pathways, Signposting, EHE Support and Exams

NHS Wheelchair Service Guidance - Bruno Almeida

Join your NHS Wheelchair provider AJM Healthcare and learn how to access the wheelchair service.

Pathway, waiting times, expectations and more.

Educational Psychologists working with Families - Clare Hetherington

Understanding how Educational Psychologists work, what we do, and discussion on how can we increase collaborative working with families.

Meetings Workshop - PIAS

Plymouth information, Advice and Support for SEND provides impartial information, advice and support on SEND issues. This workshop is a practical workshop sharing strategies information and tips on making the most of meetings with schools and other professional.