Information Advice and Support Kent IASK

13/07/2026

📢 HAVE YOU HEARD?

By popular demand - we are repeating our Transition Webinar!

This repeat session has been arranged following the fantastic response to our first webinar, giving those who couldn't attend another opportunity to join us now of an evening.

📅 Thursday 16th July 2026
🕖 7:00pm (Online via Microsoft Teams)

Join Kent PACT and Information Advice and Support Kent IASK for an informative and supportive Transition Webinar. Whether your child is starting a new school, moving to a new key stage, or preparing for post-16 education, this session will help you feel more confident and informed about the transition process.

During the webinar you'll learn:
✅ How planning and preparation can make transitions smoother.
✅ What SEND support may be available during educational transitions.
✅ Where to access further information, advice and support.
✅ Practical guidance from IASK's experienced SEND advisers.

🎟️ Register your free place here:
773a40e3-403d-4932-b7cc-80827bce83cd@84004053-5593-4506-8e59-3eff2bfb1988" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/773a40e3-403d-4932-b7cc-80827bce83cd@84004053-5593-4506-8e59-3eff2bfb1988

Please feel free to like, comment and share to help us reach more families who could benefit from this session. 💜

13/07/2026

Are you wondering what the summer holidays will look like for your family?

Family Fund’s Discover Digital summer festival is returning with an exciting new programme of completely free online workshops, designed specifically for disabled and seriously ill children, and their families. We have eight themes, with content designed to help children and young people learn, create and connect from the comfort of home.

Come along and discover:

✨ Storybook Writing with AI
🎨 Digital Drawing with Sketchbook
🎬 Lego Animation
💻 Coding with Scratch
🎵 Song Building with Loops
🖨️ 3D Design
📹 Creating Short Videos
📖 Making Your Own ‘Zine’

If you know someone who would love to explore digital creativity go ahead and secure a free space for them today!

👉https://www.familyfund.org.uk/support/discover-digital/digital-festival/

13/07/2026

Is your autistic child or young person a gamer?

Online spaces can be a brilliant fit for many autistic young people, no crowded rooms, no eye contact demands, just space to connect, create, and be themselves. But we know families want to feel confident their young people are safe too.
Join us for our free family workshop where we'll be joined by a very special guest, Lee Allen, Senior Analyst at South Wales Police, with specialist expertise in online safety and exploitation.
We'll talk about:
- Why online gaming can genuinely support autistic young people
- How to keep communication open and trusting
- Safety settings and staying involved
- Simple, clear family safety guidelines

Book your free ticket via the link in the comments.

13/07/2026

13/07/2026

Sometimes the most important part of a family holiday is simply knowing your child will feel comfortable and able to enjoy themselves.

That’s why our accessible Derwent Holiday Home at Cayton Bay Holiday Park has been created with families of children and young people with SEND in mind.

From wheelchair-accessible features to sensory equipment that supports play, comfort and downtime, every detail has been chosen to help make family breaks more inclusive and enjoyable.

We hope it’s a place where children can play, siblings can have fun together, parents and carers can take a break, and families can enjoy everything the Yorkshire coast has to offer 💙

Book your holiday today: https://buff.ly/NVm76ms

13/07/2026

In our latest Autism Central blog, our peer guide Jade shares what her non-speaking autistic child has taught her about communication, inclusion and listening in new ways.

Some of the things that work for her are:

🗒️ A multimodal communication approach: valuing all methods of communication equally, such as pointing, facial expressions, visuals, written text or assistive tech.

🧠 Approaching non-speaking autistic people with the expectation that they have thoughts, preferences, ideas and competence, even when they communicate differently.

♥️ Remembering connection can happen in many ways, not just through speech.

Read her blog on her family’s communication journey: https://orlo.uk/hEDeZ

Autism Central is delivered by Anna Freud and funded by NHS England Workforce, Training and Education

13/07/2026

Parenting Support and Advice Drop In at Herne Bay Family Hub

No question is too big or too small.
Drop in any time during term‑time for friendly, relaxed parenting advice from our team.
Whether you need reassurance, support with everyday challenges, or simply someone to talk to, we’re here to help.
👉 Drop‑in session — term time only.

09/07/2026

We will be at the SEND Roadshow on Thursday 16th July at Northdown Road Hub in Margate from 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Come along to learn more about IASK and other services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities available in your area.

📣 Thanet families: If you have a child or young person with SEND - don't miss the SEND Roadshow next week! It's a great opportunity to get face-to-face advice, support, and answers right here in your community

👇 Join us at the SEND Roadshow next Thursday:
📍 Northdown Road Family Hub, Zion Place, Margate. CT9 1RP
🕒 Thursday 16 July | 10:30am – 12.30pm

A relaxed, welcoming space where you can:
✨ Speak directly with local services
✨ Get practical advice on education, health & wellbeing
✨ Ask questions and share your experiences
✨ Find out what support is available across Kent

💬 Whether you’re looking for guidance, reassurance, or simply want to understand what help is out there - this is for you. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children are very welcome, so you can bring them along if you need to. Previous roadshows have helped many local families connect with the right support and walk away feeling more confident and informed - we’d love to see you there.

📅 Keep an eye out on our social channels for more dates across Kent

09/07/2026

Less than a week to go until our Coffee Morning in Gravesend!

📍 Shorne Country Park
🗓 Tuesday 14th July
⏰ 10am
🌿 A lovely setting to unwind and connect

This is a welcoming space for parents and carers to meet others, talk openly, and feel supported.

👶 Children welcome
🎶 Optional Sing & Sign session
☕ Free refreshments
🚗 Parking available onsite (£3.30)
💙 No booking needed, just come along.