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At the SEND Futures Conference, committee member Rosie Fletcher-Brown gave an impassioned speech asking all the hundreds of professionals there to listen to parent carers and our experience. You can now read the full text in our archive of articles.
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Just a reminder that we send out a monthly newsletter… this time you will hear about the SEND Futures conference and get the dates for our next Have Your Say and Play events. Now is the time to sign up if you haven't already before we send the next one out!
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Research Opportunity: Supporting Children Awaiting ADHD Assessment
A final-year BSc Psychology student at the University of Essex Online is seeking parents in England whose children (approximately aged 5–11) are currently awaiting an ADHD assessment.
The research explores how parents support their children during the waiting period. Participation involves a one-hour online interview via Google Meet. The study has received university ethical approval, and participation is voluntary and unpaid.
Recruitment deadline: Friday 20 November 2026
Further information: Visit the study webpage
Contact: Hazel Yeo – hy23819@essex.ac.uk …
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We are really looking forward to attending the Access All Areas fair at the Harlequins Rugby Stadium today. A one-stop shop for all things 14-25 for your young person with SEND needs in Kingston (and Richmond). If you are not able to attend, you may find it helpful to look at all the providers at the fair on the Local Offer website to find out more about services
Local colleges
Employment support services
Local employers
Supported internship and apprenticeship providers
Social care service
Health services
Leisure activities and youth services
Voluntary sector organisations
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Just a moment…
kr.afcinfo.org.uk
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Tomorrow is Remembrance Sunday – if you would like to join service and walk to the memorial gardens, you can find out details from All Saints Church …
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An event for autistic adults which may be of interest to our community ⛸️⛸️As part of our events for autistic adults, Richmond National Autistic Society welcomes you to Hampton Court’s Winter Palace event!
Join us to explore Hampton Court Palace;
‘Discover immersive sets, atmospheric soundscapes and festive surprises around every corner. Meet talented live actors and enchanting puppets who bring the Christmas Beast Ball to life, and join in the celebrations and become part of the story as the festivities unfold.’
This event is FREE for anyone who wants to join us, whether you are diagnosed as autistic or are self-diagnosed.
Meet us just within the Hampton Court Palace gates at 12.30 pm, in front of Hampton Court Palace.
Time: 12.30pm
Date: Sunday 29th November
Place: Inside front gates,
Hampton Court Palace,
Hampton Court Way,
East Molesley,
KT8 9AU
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Register NOW for Tuesday 10th November
Achieving for Children, in partnership with TAG Youth Club, are hosting a SEND Transition and Careers Event.
The ‘Access All Areas’ event will be held on 10th November 2026 at Harlequins Rugby Club in Twickenham. The event starts at 12pm with the last entry at 16:00 pm.
This is an event for young people aged 14-25 and their families and includes exhibitors from a wide range of services including Post 16 education and training, social care, employment, health, youth and the voluntary sector.
If you are, or you care for, a young person with a disability or additional needs, come and find out more about what’s available locally.
You can register your attendance and sign up for further information via this link. HERE or email 14-25@achievingforchildren.org.uk
To find out additional information about Access All Areas please visit : Local Offer page – Access All Areas 2026
Don’t miss out on the chance to make meaningful connections and find out about the wide range of services that can support young people locally. …
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Has your child experienced suspension? We know there is a high chance this effects more students with SEND in schools nationally – there is a call for evidence for the Department for Education that closes on Thursday 19th November
National framework for internal suspension
Reintegration support partnerships after suspension
Providing schoolwork during first 5 school days of suspension or permanent exclusion
consult.education.gov.uk/school-absence-and-exclusions-team/school-exclusion-reform-call-for-evid…
The consultation is taking place as part of the Schools White Paper ‘Every child achieving and thriving' www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving
Enquiries: exclusion.cfe@education.gov.uk (direct queries to NNPCF Regional Director first) …
School Exclusion Reform – Call for Evidence – Introduction – Department for Education – Citizen Space
consult.education.gov.uk
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The Kingston PCF are here to guide you through the recently published SEND Reform Plan – we will be sending out some more information about the launch event, the SEND Futures Plan later this week in our newsletter.
Here is the three-page summary and the link to the plan for your information
kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/local-offer/information-and-advice/send-consultation-hub-and-resource-ban… …
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