SW SEND and AP Information Forum (SIF)

Keeping the South West region up to date with new developments, legislation, better practice, pivotal reports and data.

Overview

Description: An hour and a half virtual meeting 3 times a year (September, January, July).

Purpose: An update meeting to keep the region informed about new developments, legislation, better practice, pivotal reports, and data.

Who is it for: Anyone who needs to be up to date with developments and the latest news.

Aspired outcomes:

  • To have an informed work force through cohesive, regular, cutting-edge information updates.
  • To have an up-to-date work force through a regular vehicle for updates from key partners.
  • To facilitate greater collaboration and understanding, for all partners to understand each other’s pressures and developments.
  • For all partners to be cited on the key information which drives their work.

Structure: Presenters will have 15-minute slots and a maximum of 5 slides to present to the region:

  • Key information
  • An area of better practice
  • A situation that could be even better if we …
  • A report on a project
  • A key highlight from a pivotal report, inspection framework etc.

Presenters will be encouraged to keep their focus on what the region must know and will be encouraged to include hyperlinks, book references, video links, contact details in their slides.

Feedback: Will be collated after each session to inform the development of this work.

Attendance: from all 15 local area partnerships will be encouraged.

Meeting Schedule

16th September 2024 (virtual)

20th January 2025 (virtual)

7th July 2025 (virtual)

Contact Details

South West Regional SEND Co-ordinator & Principal Educational Psychologist: Vikki Jervis (Dorset)

vikki.jervis@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

01305 225291

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