Come to the next Wirral SENDLO Live event!
Join us on Monday 12 October at our next Wirral SENDLO Live event in Birkenhead. We would like parents, carers, children and young people to come along. You can find information about how to attend further down this page.
What is Wirral SENDLO Live - Supporting SEND Together?
Everyone involved in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer (SENDLO) has a role in helping children and young people. This includes parents, carers, children and young people. It also includes local organisations and professionals who provide support and services. They work together to help make sure support works well at school, at home and in the community.
Wirral SENDLO Live gives families the chance to learn about the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support available in Wirral. The event is free to attend.
What is happening at Wirral SENDLO Live?
There will be lots of information and activities at Wirral SENDLO Live. You can find out about the SEND support available through Wirral Council and other organisations. You can also speak directly with the people who provide these services. Members of Wirral Council's SEND team will be there to answer questions and provide information.
There will be a dedicated area focused on neurodiversity. Neurodiversity describes the different ways people's brains process information, learn and interact with the world. At the event, we will launch a new digital tool called Knowing Me.
Knowing Me will help parents and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) understand a child's strengths, needs and support requirements. Council teams will share information about how schools support children with neurodiverse needs. They will also explain ways families can use similar approaches at home.
The Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) team will be available for older children and young people. They will provide information about further education, training opportunities and support services that can help young people prepare for adult life.
There are also talks and workshops taking place throughout the event.
Talks
A Positive approach to neurodiversity - Amy Lucking one of our Educational Psychologists.
Sleep and SEND - Terry Sanderson, a sleep practitioner at Koala Northwest.
What is Wirral’s Graduated Approach - Mark Bellamy, Assistant Director of Education (Interim)
Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) - Clare Cooper-Shone, our PFA lead.
Workshops
Understanding the needs assessment process - Laura Purser, SEND Manager
Knowing Me for parents and carers - Clare Gillen and Vanda Reeves, ADDvanced Solutions
Transitions – Everyday and in education - Annette Owen-Petkova, Inclusion Team
Understanding Early Help - Family Hubs Team
When is Wirral SENDLO Live?
The event starts at 9.30am on Monday 12 October at:
The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone
Bright Street
Birkenhead
CH41 4EA
Parents and carers can choose from 3 sessions:
Session 1 – 9.30am to 11.30am
Session 2 – 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Session 3 – 3.00pm to 5.00pm
If you work during the day, Session 1 or Session 3 may be more convenient. We know it can be easier to take a hour or so off at these times. Please bring your children after school if you want to.
We would like you to register before attending. It will help us to make sure there will be enough hot drinks. Use the link for your preferred session:
Session 1 - SENDLO Live Tickets, Monday 12 October • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Eventbrite
Session 2 - SENDLO Live Tickets, Monday 12 October • 1 PM - 3 PM | Eventbrite
Session 3 - SENDLO Live Tickets, Monday 12 October • 3 PM - 5 PM | Eventbrite
I have a question about SENDLO Live. Who can I contact?
If you have a question about the event, email sendlo@wirral.gov.uk.