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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

More than 170 people attended this year's Dorset Parent Carer Council Big Event, bringing together local SEND services, charities, and support organisations under one roof to help families find information, ask questions and make valuable connections. 
Dorset Council

More than 170 people attend Dorset event supporting families of SEND children

Cllr Clare Sutton, education and children portfolio holder Cllr Clare Sutton, education and children portfolio holder
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Backing for Dorset SEND reform plan from Government

Families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are invited to attend a free information event, bringing together local services, support organisations and parent carers from across Dorset. Families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are invited to attend a free information event, bringing together local services, support organisations and parent carers from across Dorset.
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Families of children and young people with SEND invited to free Dorset event

Ben Taylor, Matt Bath, Julian Walker & Michael Boaden at the end of the challenge Ben Taylor, Matt Bath, Julian Walker & Michael Boaden at the end of the challenge
Charity Fundraiser
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Golf day raised more than £3,000 for charity supporting Westfield Arts College

Corey (centre) with his Supported Internship Tutor Luke Britton (left) and ASDA Home Shop Picker Sally Newman. Corey (centre) with his Supported Internship Tutor Luke Britton (left) and ASDA Home Shop Picker Sally Newman.
Asda
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Young adults in Dorset with SEN sought for ASDA retail internships

Westfield students and staff with members of the Red Devils British Army parachute display team. Westfield students and staff with members of the Red Devils British Army parachute display team.
Dartmoor
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Jubilee Challenge success for students at Weymouth college

HSD School Band – formed by pupils at the Harbour School Dorset in Bovington Camp HSD School Band – formed by pupils at the Harbour School Dorset in Bovington Camp
Purbeck Arts Week
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School band from Dorset to perform at arts festival's opening event

Dorset Council’s Youth Fund, which awards £200,000 each year to voluntary and community sector organisations supporting children and young people in the Dorset Council area, will reopen for applications from April 22. Dorset Council’s Youth Fund, which awards £200,000 each year to voluntary and community sector organisations supporting children and young people in the Dorset Council area, will reopen for applications from April 22.
Dorset Council
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New funding round from Dorset Council opens for Dorset’s youth services

Based in Dorset, HD Horsemanship offers inclusive horse riding and equine facilitated Based in Dorset, HD Horsemanship offers inclusive horse riding and equine facilitated
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Inclusive horse riding business helps children build confidence in Dorset

Vikki Slade, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole. Vikki Slade, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
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Dorset MP calls for support for young adults with SEND in self-employment

(Left to right) SWRAC learner Ashley, Supported Employment Assistant Manager at Discovery Andrea Murphy, ASDA Store Manager Wayne Bailey, SWRAC Work Experience Co-ordinator Dionne Polychronopulos, and SWRAC learners Brennan and Ashley. (Left to right) SWRAC learner Ashley, Supported Employment Assistant Manager at Discovery Andrea Murphy, ASDA Store Manager Wayne Bailey, SWRAC Work Experience Co-ordinator Dionne Polychronopulos, and SWRAC learners Brennan and Ashley.
Asda
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'Life-changing' work programme launched at local supermarket

North Dorset MP,  Simon Hoare visited and helped in hugely successful Fishing for Schools event at Todber Manor Fishery. North Dorset MP,  Simon Hoare visited and helped in hugely successful Fishing for Schools event at Todber Manor Fishery.
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Day by the water brings learning to life for special needs students

£73 million has been allocated which will fund around 1,000 places for children with SEND in the South West.  £73 million has been allocated which will fund around 1,000 places for children with SEND in the South West. 
Education
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Government to create 1,000 new school places for SEND pupils

Virtuaul educational and caeer support fair for young people with educational needs or disabilities Virtuaul educational and caeer support fair for young people with educational needs or disabilities
Dorset Council
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Virtual career fair created to help young people with special educational needs

Futures Programme publicity still from session teaching young people aged 18 to 25 with special educational needs Futures Programme publicity still from session teaching young people aged 18 to 25 with special educational needs
Autism
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Autism charity encourages young people to join 'life-changing' programme

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