Bexley Local Offer Live: SEND PfA Workshops for Young People
The Event Details:
Date: Friday 6 March
Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath
Session 1: 9.30-11.00 (there is a planned fire alarm test at 11.00)
Session 2: 11.30-1.00
Session 3: 1.30-3.00
The workshops we will be running throughout the event are:
Workshop A: Aspirations
Workshop B: Emotional Wellbeing
Workshop C: Next Steps
The adults accompanying young people at the event should also attend the workshop to support the young person or groups of young people.
Please note, there is a planned fire alarm test at 11.00, so young people can leave sessions 1.2 early if required to exit the building in good time to avoid the alarm.
For young people to attend the Aspirations, Next Steps, and Wellbeing
workshops, please book here!
Bexley IASS workshop: Phase Transfer - DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Does your child or young person have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) currently?
Are they preparing to move in 2026 from:
- Early Years to Primary
- Primary to Secondary
- Secondary to Post-16 education
Bexley SEND IASS will be running an online workshop for parent carers to help you understand Phase Transfer and what it means for you and your child.
This session is designed for parents who may be asking:
- Do I get a say in which school my child goes to?
- Can I ask for a special school or specialist provision?
- What if the school I want says it cannot meet my child’s needs?
- What if the local authority names a school I do not agree with?
- What happens if key deadlines are missed?
What the workshop will cover
- What Phase Transfer is
- Key dates and legal guidance
- Parent carer, child and young person involvement
- Signposting and sources of support
- Q & A Session
This session is suitable for parents and carers of children and young people with an EHCP only.
If you are approaching a phase transfer and want clear, practical information about your rights and options, we encourage you to join us.
Book your free place via Eventbrite here: UNDERSTANDING PHASE TRANSFER WITH AN EHCP
Once you have placed your booking, you will receive the Microsoft Teams Meeting to the event invite in your Eventbrite confirmation email
Bexley IASS Parent Carer Champions – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
IASS needs volunteer parents and carers to support IASS to engage with the wider SEND community, with the aim of being a champion for the IAS Service.
Whether you can spare an hour a week, day a week or more, we would love to hear from you.
You may be asked to promote the service in your local school or college, to co-produce some of our parent carer downloadable advice leaflets.
There’s plenty to get involved in!
This is your opportunity to be a part in shaping and developing the IASS service to suit SEND family’s needs.
If you have a good understanding of SEND and / or lived experience and you are feel you want to be part of supporting IASS in the delivery of a high quality service, contact us to discuss.
If you are interested in volunteering to support IASS extend its reach to all parents and carers of SEN children and young people through Bexley and promote the support available to them from IASS, get in touch.