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Sandwell Keeps Talking initiative
Sandwell Keeps Talking is Sandwell’s initiative to promote Early Language and Communication Skills. In Sandwell we are working with our Early Years experts to bring together support and resources in Early Language and Communication. Find the information you need either as a parent or as…Sandwell SEND Updates
Latest news The information on these pages has been put together to enable parents who have a child with special needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to find the information they are looking for in one place. Once we are aware of information which is of interest…Sandwell Talking Tips
Use Sandwell Talking Tips as part of what you do every day with your child. Early Years Practitioners should familiarise themselves with Sandwell Talking Tips and embed these tips in to their Early Years development planning. Face-to-face chat and play is a great way for…Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark
The Sandwell Well-being charter is a school's opportunity to commit to improving the mental health and well-being of everyone connected with the school. The Charter Mark consists of three elements The Charter Mark School Audit The Healthy Mind, Happy Me Curriculum The Pupil Well-being Survey…School Closures
From time to time schools may have no other option but to close, if heating breaks down, bad weather or public health emergency. School closure updates will be posted on the Sandwell Facebook page as soon as they are announced. Sandwell Council also tweet about Sandwell school…School Term Dates
School Term dates and holidays Some academies and voluntary aided church schools may not follow this schedule. You are advised to check with these schools directly. We strongly recommend that you check exact dates with your school - especially before you book a holiday. School Term Dates…Sex and relationships
It’s natural for kids to want to know more about sex and relationships. Younger children start asking about sex and the changes that happen during puberty. Older teenagers will start dating and become sexually active. Parents can feel unsure how to talk about sex and…Short breaks for parents and carers of disabled children
Sandwell Short Breaks Offer is a list of specially commissioned short breaks for children and young people with a disability or SEN. If you have a social worker from the Children with Disabilities team, talk to them about short breaks. Read our Short Breaks eligibility statement for…