Monthly Archives: November 2025

This month, we hosted four in-person events focused on SEND information and the launch of the Rainbow Guide. Events took place in Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Durham, and Stanley. We also hosted a number of stalls representing various SEND organisations and services, offering information, advice, and signposting within a welcoming and inclusive environment. Furthermore, we launched […]

Today marks Carers Rights Day 2025, with the theme “Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights” ​To all the incredible carers out there, remember you have rights that can help you get the support and break you need. • ​Know your right to a Carer’s Assessment. This is key to unlocking essential help.• ​Check eligibility for […]

We are looking at updating, refreshing & adding to our leaflets and want the input of those who need this the most- Our families. We are looking at 3 leaflets in this survey: ADHD , SEND in the Early Years, and Neurodiversity. Please help by filling in our survey to let us know what you’d […]

The Directorate of Multi-Professional Dental Education (DMDE) Oral Health Improvement Teamprovides verifiable CPD training events for the non-dental workforce in the North East and northCumbria. They offer regular oral health training both face-to-face and virtually, their training events aredesigned for the health, social care and educational workforce. Download the pdf with clickable links above.

We received an unexpected yet wonderful email last week – We have been nominated for Little SENDsations “Bridging the Gap” award. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We are honoured to be nominated and humbled that someone took the time to think of us. Thank you, Little SENDsations. As Durham’s official parent carer forum, […]

Please find below the digital Preparing for Adulthood ( PfA) guide. PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD : WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Booklet designed to support young people with EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans) when progressing into post sixteen education opportunities. Made by Durham County Council, Durham Works, Durham Enable and Durham Learn.

The new 25/26 Durham Rainbow guide in collaboration with Choice Wellbeing CIC is now live! The Rainbow Guide is a go-to guide for parent carers by parent carers! Find the digital copy to read online or download HERE We will have physical copies for parent carers at our SEND events later this month in Peterlee, […]