Highcliffe St Mark Primary School A Church of England Foundation School
SEND Local Events and Services
SNUG:
SNUG (SEND Network & Understanding Group) is a relaxed, informal space for families to come together in school. Hosted by our SENDCo, each session focuses on a key theme and offers the chance to share experiences, exchange advice, and enjoy open, supportive conversations in a friendly and understanding environment.
BCP Local Offer:
Our Family Information Directory explains the services and activities for children and young people living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs, disabilities and health needs.
SENDIASS:
SENDIASS is an impartial Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) that aims to make a positive and lasting difference for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) and their parents and carers. They do this by providing timely confidential, impartial information, advice and support through their online resources, at events and workshops, via their helpline service and through individual casework.
Hampshire SENDIASS - Special Educational Needs Support
PINS:
The PINS Project, or Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools, is a national initiative
aimed at supporting neurodivergent children in mainstream primary schools across England.
The PINS Project is designed to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for
neurodivergent children, including those with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodevelopmental differences. It focuses on creating inclusive school environments that cater
to the diverse needs of all students, regardless of whether they have a formal diagnosis.
Useful Parent Workshops:
Introduction to Autism and Neurodiversity for parents 2024-2025
Face Family Advice | online parenting classes (school membership information on Headlines)
Dorset Child development Centre information and resources Resources to support families who are awaiting possible ASD or ADHD diagnosis
NHS Children's therapy Resources to support picky eating, sensory needs, fine and gross motor development
Services providing support, information and advice for SEND (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)