News & Events

Hello and welcome to Warwickshire County Council's SEND newsletter. This newsletter brings you news and information on special educational needs and disability (SEND) in Warwickshire.

Local organisations have worked together to create videos on the theme of ‘How neurodivergent parent carers experience services when supporting their child and how to support them’.

Parents and carers in Warwickshire whose children or young people are waiting for an ADHD assessment are being reminded that help and support are available without the need for a formal diagnosis. 

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB has today announced that they have implemented a new ADHD and autism policy that reopens referral routes for patients of all ages, which is effective immediately.

Supporting every mind: Region comes together to promote neuroinclusion. Partner agencies across Coventry and Warwickshire champion neuroinclusive practice for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026.

This week marks the exciting launch of the second year of the Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project.

People with experience of autism services in Coventry and Warwickshire are being asked to share their views by taking part in an important survey to help shape the future of autism support in the region.

Autism Hub Midlands which facilities the Autism Central co-produced programme supports parents, carers and family members of autistic people through a 30-minute 121-telephone call service or email response service.

Families and neurodivergent children at 15 primary schools in Coventry have benefitted from specialised support through an innovative project.

PACT is a therapy that celebrates diversity, strengthens the connection between children and their parents/carers, and supports communication. Find out more.

Voluntary Action Coventry (VAC) is committed to helping create an equal, diverse, and inclusive society. Take a look at their 'Improving Lives' Supported Volunteering Course.

VAC’s ‘Chat Central’ project works with adults, living in Coventry who are feeling lonely or isolated. It aims to help them make friendships and connections, build confidence in their own ability and to engage in new opportunities.