Wirral Council hosts SENDLO live event to connect families with local support

09 November 2023

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Families and SEND professionals are invited to SENDLO Live event for special educational needs

A marketplace event publicising the ‘local offer’ of support options for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) is being held in New Brighton.

The event, hosted by Wirral Council‘s SEND team, takes place on Thursday 23 November at the Floral Pavilion and will bring all things SEND in the borough to one place to help families see what support is on offer.

Attendees will be able to explore a large marketplace with up to 50 stallholders from across Health, Social Care, Education and Third sector organisations. There will also be the opportunity to attend workshops and enjoy live performances throughout the event, as well as a sensory room for those who may benefit from some down time.

Cllr Sue Powell-Wilde, Chair of Children, Young People and Education Committee for Wirral Council, said:

Following the launch of our new SENDLO website earlier this year, our teams are committed to making it easier to access to our SEND local offer support for parents, carers and families.

I hope that anybody with additional needs, their families and anyone who works with our young people with SEND will take this opportunity to come along and explore what is available in our borough.

Bringing everyone together for SENDLO Live is another great way of helping get people the right support while also bringing a sense of community and connection for SEND young people and their families.

Cllr Sue Powell-Wilde, Chair of Children, Young People and Education Committee for Wirral Council

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities aged up to 25 are invited along with their parents and carers. The event is also open to schools’ SENCO and pastoral staff and other SEND professionals.

The event will run from 1pm to 8pm so that it is more accessible for people who need to come during or after their working hours and for parents to attend with or without children around school hours. There is no need to book, just turn up. For more information on SEND support in Wirral, visit: sendlowirral.co.uk