Past Events

In 2019 SENDIASS Southend launched a free training and information programme.

Training about SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) in education, health and social care is delivered to children and young people with SEND, their parents or carers and a range of professionals.

To date, we have provided free training to over 4,500 parents, carers, children, young people and professionals at our face-to-face and remote events.

Training and information events delivered January - July 2019

SEN Support in Schools – (SENDIASS)
Speech Language & Communication Needs – (Southend Specialist Teacher)
ADHD & ADD – (Carillon)
Dyslexia – (R Gravelle)
Behaviour that Challenges – (Carillon)
OCD & ODD (Carillon)
Autism – Supporting Behaviours of Concern – (Geoff Evans)
Autism – Supporting Anxiety & Stress – (Geoff Evans)
Autism – Happiness, Welling being & Meaningful Lives – (Geoff Evans)
Autism – Living in a Sensory World – (Geoff Evans)
Sensory Processing – (Donna Boygle)
Dyspraxia & Developmental Coordination Disorder – Occupational Therapists (Lighthouse Child Development Centre)

Training and information events delivered September 2019 - July 2020

SEN Support in Schools (SENDIASS)
Parents & Professionals in Partnership (SENDIASS & CCG)
Makaton Stage 1-3 (Speech and Language Therapist)
Makaton Friendly Accreditation (Speech and language therapist)
Developing Stronger Relationships Through Positive Connection (Trauma-Informed Schools UK)
Autism - Anxiety and Me (Dean Beadle)
Autism – Supporting Siblings (Geoff Evans)
Autism - PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance (Geoff Evans)
Autism - Supporting with Adolescent Sexuality and Boundaries (Geoff Evans)
Sensory Processing (Sensory OT Donna Boygle)
Autism - Social, Emotional & Sensory Needs (Dean Beadle)
Trauma Training for Professionals - (Trauma-Informed Schools UK)
Sensory Processing - Occupational Therapists (Lighthouse Child Development Centre)
Lego Therapy - How to deliver Lego Therapy for teaching professionals (Bea Inclusive)
Sensory Workshops - Slime Time (delivered remotely)
Lego Activities - Develop play and interaction skills at home (Bea Inclusive, remote)
Autism - Live Q&A via Zoom (Dean Beadle)
Autism - Live Q&A via Zoom (Dean Beadle & Geoff Evans)

Southend Parents and Professionals in Partnership Event November 2019

SENDIASS co-hosted a free Parents and Professionals in Partnership event with the Southend CCG.

Professionals from 36 Health, Education and Social Care Services across Southend were available to meet and chat to.

240 people attended the event and from speaking to practitioners, gained a better understanding of the services available to children and young people with special educational needs.

Training and information events delivered September 2020 - July 2021

Disabled Children & Young People – 'The Law In A Day’ (Steve Broach, Public Law Barrister)
Autism - 'Anxiety and me' (Dean Beadle)
Dyslexia - For parents 'Supporting learners in the home' (Helen Arkell)
Dyslexia - For professionals 'Supporting learners in the classroom' (Helen Arkell)
Autism - Live webinar for teaching professionals, including impacts and effects of 20-21 (Dean Beadle)
Safeguarding - For professionals

Training and information events delivered September 2021 - July 2022

Autism and Girls - For professionals in education settings (The St Christopher School)
Autism and Sensory Processing - For professionals in education settings (The St Christopher School)
Autism and Anxiety - For professionals in education settings (The St Christopher School)
Makaton - An introduction for professionals (Speech and Language Therapist)
Dyslexia - For professionals supporting pupils in the classroom (Helen Arkell)
SEN Support /EHCP - For parent carers - Duties on schools and the LA (Multi Agency)

Training and information events delivered September 2023 - July 2024

Autism and Wellbeing/EBSA - For professionals in education settings (The St Christopher School)
Autism and Girls - Remote for professionals in education settings (The St Christopher School)
Autism and Sensory Processing - Remote for professionals in education settings (The St Christopher School)
Autism and Anxiety - Remote for professionals in education settings (The St Christopher School)