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SEN 107 senmagazine.co.uk 10 What’s new? CVI Range assessments at WESC Foundation WESC Foundation is still offering initial assessments for families who are considering placements for their child or young adult. A specialist centre for visual impairment, WESC Foundation offers education, care and support services for children and young adults. Assessments are currently being carried out by telephone, video call, or face to face (where social distancing permits). Please contact Richard Ellis for more information REllis@wescfoundation.ac.uk Naidex 2020 Naidex, Europe’s most established event dedicated to the future of disability and independent living, is back for its 46th anniversary on the 9th & 10th November 2020 at Birmingham’s NEC. This year, you’ll find 100 inspirational speakers, 200+ leading exhibitors, expert-led panel debates, countless networking opportunities and Naidex Junior, a brand-new trail exclusively dedicated to children with disabilities . With all this lined up, Naidex will once again become the hub of the disability sector, offering all the innovations that are improving accessibility and inclusion, as well as empowering people with a disability. Register for your FREE ticket at www.naidex.co.uk. Bespoke Timber Frame Eco Buildings: Special Spaces for Special Needs TG Escapes have delivered over 20 specifically designed eco buildings which provide dedicated spaces in both mainstream and specialist schools for classrooms, studios, treatment rooms, breakout spaces and sensory rooms. Easy access to the outdoors and natural light are good for the wellbeing of students and staff. Visit www.tgescapes.co.uk for case studies and videos. “Our pupils feel valued and like the roominess and light of their new learning space”. David Duncan, Head Teacher For a turnkey service from planning to handover, call 0800 917 7726 or email info@tgescapes.co.uk promotional content Would you like to create an outdoor sensory space, but have no funding? The outdoor sensory space in any setting should be fully inclusive and provide the same opportunity for everyone to explore regardless of their ability or special need. It should be a place where diversity is respected and valued, enabling children of all abilities to explore their surroundings in a safe child-centred inclusive environment. Timotay Playscapes have a free funding guide and free inspiration guide to outdoor sensory play spaces and outdoor sensory play equipment. For a free copy, email enquiries@timotayplayscapes.co.uk or call 01933 665151 . New date for TES SEN Show The Tes SEN Show (8-9 January 2021 | Business Design Centre, London) is the must-attend event for everyone in the special educational needs (SEN) community. Across two days of dedicated SEN focus, attendees will discover life-changing resources, inspiring learnings, and actionable insights to empower young learners with SEN. Packed with free-to-attend opening keynote panel debates, specialist SEN exhibitors, CPD seminars, free exhibitor workshops and free sessions in the Parent, Carer and Teacher Forum, this year’s show will continue to shine the spotlight on SEN provision and best practice. Register free and book early bird CPD seminars today! https://bit.ly/3fss5ew The Motability Scheme The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair without the worry of owning and running one. Insurance, servicing and breakdown assistance are all included and car adaptations are available. Family members and carers can also drive the car on behalf of the disabled person. Motability, as a national charity, provides grants to disabled people towards the cost of a Scheme vehicle, adaptations or driving lessons. For more information, visit motability.co.uk or call 0800 093 1000.