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2022 Annual Preparing for Adulthood Survey
Today we launch the 2022 Annual Preparing for Adulthood Survey. It is aimed at parents and carers of young people aged 14-20 years who live in/or attend (attended) a school in The London Borough of Bexley and who have/had either an EHCP or were/are identified at SEN.
The purpose of the survey is to provide Bexley Voice with an understanding of how well the Preparing for Adulthood process works in Bexley and to identify opportunities for improvement.
The findings will be shared with the Bexley Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Board and will be available on the Bexley Voice website for parents and carers to view. The findings of previous surveys have directly influenced actions taken by Bexley.
Responses are anonymous and confidential and your young people cannot be identified from the answers you give.
The survey should take no longer than 6-8 minutes to complete and will close on 31 May 2022.
You can access the survey via the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3RTRPS9
Today we launch the 2022 Annual Preparing for Adulthood Survey. It is aimed at parents and carers of young people aged 14-20 years who live in/or attend (attended) a school in The London Borough of Bexley and who have/had either an EHCP or were/are identified at SEN.
The purpose of the survey is to provide Bexley Voice with an understanding of how well the Preparing for Adulthood process works in Bexley and to identify opportunities for improvement.
The findings will be shared with the Bexley Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Board and will be available on the Bexley Voice website for parents and carers to view. The findings of previous surveys have directly influenced actions taken by Bexley.
Responses are anonymous and confidential and your young people cannot be identified from the answers you give.
The survey should take no longer than 6-8 minutes to complete and will close on 31 May 2022.
You can access the survey via the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3RTRPS9
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The Department for Education have announced plans to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities across England.
A SEND and alternative provision green paper has been published for public consultation. This consultation period is to allow children, parents, and those working in the SEND system to give their views on the proposals. Find our more and share your views: https://sendreview.campaign.gov.uk/ |
Become a co-researcher on a project exploring the lived experiences of black African mothers of an autistic Child in the UK.
Who am I?
My name is Sophie and I am a Trainee Educational Psychologist
Why am I contacting you?
I am doing research exploring the lived experiences of black African mothers of an autistic child aged between 7-11 years old.
Can I be the co-researcher?
Yes, if you are:
As a co-researcher it will be your choice as to how much you are involved in the research. Once you agreed to becoming my co-researcher, I will train you on how to carry out research. From that point you can decide which part of the research process you would like to be involved in. The risks of taking part in this study are low. If you find any part of the process stressful or upsetting, just let me know and I can support you or signpost you to other agencies.
What are the benefits of taking part?
You will be trained to be able to carry out research. You will also learn more about what an educational psychologist does and how we work and support Children and Young people as well as their families.
What will happen once the research is completed?
The findings will be shared with others including the participants, colleagues and those interested in autism research. The research may also be published, and you can choose to co-publish the researcher.
Will participation be anonymous and confidential?
As a co-researcher it will not be possible for your participation to be anonymous. For example, you may be in contact with participants during the interview stage. All the data from this study will be stored in line with the University’s Data Protection Policy. Audio recording and transcripts will be stored electronically, and password protected. If you disclose anything of that I think puts you or others in harm’s way, then I have an ethical duty to report this
If you would like to be my co-researcher, what should you do?
You can email me on u2064585@uel.ac.uk so we can arrange a time for us to meet. I will explain the research in more detail once we met. I will need to get you to sign a consent form. Please also read the further information sheet below if you wish to participate:
Who am I?
My name is Sophie and I am a Trainee Educational Psychologist
Why am I contacting you?
I am doing research exploring the lived experiences of black African mothers of an autistic child aged between 7-11 years old.
Can I be the co-researcher?
Yes, if you are:
- Black African
- Have an autistic child between the ages of 7-11years old
- Your child was diagnosed in the UK
- Your child has had their diagnosis for at least 2 years
As a co-researcher it will be your choice as to how much you are involved in the research. Once you agreed to becoming my co-researcher, I will train you on how to carry out research. From that point you can decide which part of the research process you would like to be involved in. The risks of taking part in this study are low. If you find any part of the process stressful or upsetting, just let me know and I can support you or signpost you to other agencies.
What are the benefits of taking part?
You will be trained to be able to carry out research. You will also learn more about what an educational psychologist does and how we work and support Children and Young people as well as their families.
What will happen once the research is completed?
The findings will be shared with others including the participants, colleagues and those interested in autism research. The research may also be published, and you can choose to co-publish the researcher.
Will participation be anonymous and confidential?
As a co-researcher it will not be possible for your participation to be anonymous. For example, you may be in contact with participants during the interview stage. All the data from this study will be stored in line with the University’s Data Protection Policy. Audio recording and transcripts will be stored electronically, and password protected. If you disclose anything of that I think puts you or others in harm’s way, then I have an ethical duty to report this
If you would like to be my co-researcher, what should you do?
You can email me on u2064585@uel.ac.uk so we can arrange a time for us to meet. I will explain the research in more detail once we met. I will need to get you to sign a consent form. Please also read the further information sheet below if you wish to participate:
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The Bexley IASS Service User Evaluation Survey
We are a statutory service providing impartial and confidential information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and young people and children with SEND aged up to 25 years.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SkwFRK9qzkO39F7cnZdGxSPBNFHhkilGpIYSyi-DDmNURVAwTlpVT0xCUlBTVDhGTFE4ODAwODBWRi4u
We are a statutory service providing impartial and confidential information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and young people and children with SEND aged up to 25 years.
- Can you help us to improve our service?
- Please take a few minutes to answer some questions for us. We really do value your feedback.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SkwFRK9qzkO39F7cnZdGxSPBNFHhkilGpIYSyi-DDmNURVAwTlpVT0xCUlBTVDhGTFE4ODAwODBWRi4u
National Network of Parent/Carer Forums - SEND Lockdown 3 - Survey Findings
A big thank you to all of our members who contributed to the Lockdown 3 SEND Survey. We had a fantastic number of responses, which were added to the responses of 22 other London boroughs - 1704 surveys completed in total. The feedback has now been analysed and the results are below for both Bexley and the combined London Boroughs:
A big thank you to all of our members who contributed to the Lockdown 3 SEND Survey. We had a fantastic number of responses, which were added to the responses of 22 other London boroughs - 1704 surveys completed in total. The feedback has now been analysed and the results are below for both Bexley and the combined London Boroughs:
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Bexley IASS - Children & Young People's Views
Click here to complete the survey or click on the flyer.
Click here to complete the survey or click on the flyer.
Bexley Voice 'Making a Difference Survey'
Survey Results
March was the time of year for funding discussions and applications and Bexley Voice were keen to understand the impact of what we do and the difference it makes to the families we have supported over the last 12 months.
Thank you to all our members who took part in the survey.
Please find below the results and our responses. An overview and the full report can be downloaded at the end of this page.
Bexley Voice “Making a difference survey” March 2019
This report presents the findings of the Bexley Voice “Making a difference” member’s survey as of JUNE 2019. There are currently 1192 members registered with Bexley Voice of which 481 are members of the Facebook group. The survey took place in March 2019 and was responded to by a total of 56 members. The survey link was sent to all members via e-mail. It was also promoted on Bexley Voice’s website, Facebook page, e-bulletin and at various events.
Participants were not asked to share their personal details and no demographic information was captured. The survey explored participant’s experiences of Bexley Voice’s services. Questions were open ended and participants were encouraged to write freely and share their personal experience.
A summary of the key findings can be found below. To view the full survey report, please visit the Bexley Voice website. Bexley Voice (BV) would like to thank all their members for participating and for their valuable contribution.
Key findings:
This survey demonstrates that the services BV offers to their members are highly valued. It highlights that access to peer support and information has a positive impact on emotional wellbeing. The majority of parents and carers who responded reported feeling emotionally supported by BV. They citied post diagnosis support, peer support and the help BV provide to navigate what can be a complex system as significant positive factors. Respondents indicated that BV are a reliable first point of contact when parents and carers are in pursuit of information, support or signposting. A small minority of respondents stated that Bexley Voice did not always offer information relevant to their child’s needs.
How do parents engage with BV and what are the key topics they engaged with?
Facebook page (75%), Tea and Talk (52%), Workshops/parent briefings (50%) - Members stated they had accessed support ranging from EHCP support, transport and travel assistance, specialist education, dyslexia, school support, preparing for adulthood and signposting to other services and information.
What did parents tell us that they valued about the services BV offer?
What steps have BV taken to address areas members highlighted as requiring further improvements?
Please download the overview and full results below:
Survey Results
March was the time of year for funding discussions and applications and Bexley Voice were keen to understand the impact of what we do and the difference it makes to the families we have supported over the last 12 months.
Thank you to all our members who took part in the survey.
Please find below the results and our responses. An overview and the full report can be downloaded at the end of this page.
Bexley Voice “Making a difference survey” March 2019
This report presents the findings of the Bexley Voice “Making a difference” member’s survey as of JUNE 2019. There are currently 1192 members registered with Bexley Voice of which 481 are members of the Facebook group. The survey took place in March 2019 and was responded to by a total of 56 members. The survey link was sent to all members via e-mail. It was also promoted on Bexley Voice’s website, Facebook page, e-bulletin and at various events.
Participants were not asked to share their personal details and no demographic information was captured. The survey explored participant’s experiences of Bexley Voice’s services. Questions were open ended and participants were encouraged to write freely and share their personal experience.
A summary of the key findings can be found below. To view the full survey report, please visit the Bexley Voice website. Bexley Voice (BV) would like to thank all their members for participating and for their valuable contribution.
Key findings:
This survey demonstrates that the services BV offers to their members are highly valued. It highlights that access to peer support and information has a positive impact on emotional wellbeing. The majority of parents and carers who responded reported feeling emotionally supported by BV. They citied post diagnosis support, peer support and the help BV provide to navigate what can be a complex system as significant positive factors. Respondents indicated that BV are a reliable first point of contact when parents and carers are in pursuit of information, support or signposting. A small minority of respondents stated that Bexley Voice did not always offer information relevant to their child’s needs.
How do parents engage with BV and what are the key topics they engaged with?
Facebook page (75%), Tea and Talk (52%), Workshops/parent briefings (50%) - Members stated they had accessed support ranging from EHCP support, transport and travel assistance, specialist education, dyslexia, school support, preparing for adulthood and signposting to other services and information.
What did parents tell us that they valued about the services BV offer?
- Having a reliable point of contact who can support and/or signpost to other services
- Speaking directly and face to face with BV volunteers
- Meeting and sharing experiences with other parents
- Hearing from guest speakers at workshops and tea and talk sessions
- Having access to the Facebook group
- Having e-bulletin information in one place
- Attending school visits with their child’s SENCO
What steps have BV taken to address areas members highlighted as requiring further improvements?
- Reviewed the Facebook posts to ensure topics remain varied
- Continue to respond to workshop suggestions by parents
- Continue to offer one evening tea and talk session per term
- Provide a session agenda and housekeeping rules for group sessions
- Continue to encourage parents/carers requiring support to contact BV or post on Facebook
- Make use of Facebook posts to promote school visits
Please download the overview and full results below:
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