Plymouth SEND Conference
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
The Plymouth SEND Conference is run by Plymouth Parent Carer Voice (PPCV). The latest Plymouth SEND Conference was on
Wednesday 8 May 2019 at Plymouth Guild Hall from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
There were a wide range of stalls focusing on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities offering families general information and help on a variety of subjects. Attendees were also able to choose talks and workshops relevant to their families and also speak to professionals. A light lunch was provided.
The following talks / workshops were available:
- SEN Support
- Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans)
- Annual Reviews
- Dyslexia
- ACCESS (the new route for service referral i.e. CDC, CAMHS, ASD pathway etc)
- Parent Carer Participation - how to get involved and make a difference
- Plymouth Autism Amplified Project
- Child Adolescence Mental Health Service (CAMHS) - Secondary (Anxiety and development understanding and responding to anxiety in secondary aged children with autism)
- Child Development Centre - Primary (Anxiety and development understanding and responding to anxiety in primary aged children with a developmental condition)
- New Plymouth Free School for Autism
Parents were able to speak to the following professionals / services:
- Plymouth Information, Advice & Support for SEND (PIAS)
- Preparing for Adulthood Team
- Plymouth City Council 0-25 Team
- Careers South West
- Short Breaks
- Educational Psychologist
For more information about the Plymouth SEND Conference or Plymouth Parent Carer Voice (PPCV) please contact Claire Paddon at: claire@plymouthpcv.co.uk