Week of SEND 2025

Presentation by - Becky
In Lincolnshire they provide a range of services to help children, young people and their families with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. To ensure that young people and their families get the right support at the right time, by the right team, all routine referrals are triaged and/or screened by practitioners in our Children and Young People Access Team.

Presentation by - Nicole
Nicole Woodcock is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and lecturer in her practice Hummingbird Hypnotherapy. Working with adults and children from the age of four.

With a background of working in a social care setting for 15 years Nicole now uses clinical hypnotherapy to work with children with additional needs and neuro diversity.

Offering a supportive and relaxed environment for positive therapy.

Teaching young people how their brain works and incorporating psychotherapy with trance relaxation.
Sessions available face to face and online via zoom.

Nicole runs LPCF's "Learning to see the light after Lockdown" sessions.

Presentation by - Kat
Land and Leaf Collective creates inclusive Forest School communities that connect people with nature and each other. They provide hands-on outdoor learning to inspire curiosity, resilience, and environmental stewardship. They offer high-quality, free, and inclusive Forest School programs in Lincolnshire, accessible to all and tailored to diverse needs.

Their Inclusive Forest School sessions enable participants to experience the therapeutic benefits of nature through play, exploration, and creativity.
Their programmes foster resilience, mindfulness, and positive social connections, particularly valuable for participants with SEND, Autism, or SEMH challenges.

Presentation by - Sheena
The Lincolnshire Carers Service is commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council and delivered in partnership with the Care & Wellbeing Hub and Carers First.
The Care & Wellbeing Hub provides the first point of contact for the Lincolnshire Carers Service, providing information, advice, and support to unpaid carers over the telephone, and Carers First work directly with carers in local communities across Lincolnshire so they can live their lives to the fullest.
They offer services to support carers at every stage of their caring journey allowing them to find the balance they wish to achieve in their lives.
They have friendly, knowledgeable staff to offer advice, guidance and information. Their support can differ and considers what's important to the carer.

Presentation by - Clair
Are based at St Francis Special school and commissioned by Lincolnshire County council.

They provide free support to all Lincolnshire mainstream Primary and Secondary schools who are seeking support to include pupils with physical disabilities.
This includes pupils in transition at each key stage (Nursery and post 16). Their Outreach team has a wealth of experience in teaching and supporting pupils with physical disabilities.
They are able to offer guidance and support in curriculum access as well as moving and handling needs. They regularly Liaise with NHS Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Services.
They offer support, advise and associated training in the assessment of needs and provision.

Presentation by - Diana
Provide information and support to parents and carers of individuals with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges.

They have information sheets, DVDs, a newsletter and a website. Information sheets can be ordered from the office or downloaded from the website.
Support is provided through email for parents and professionals, and telephone or email support for families.

Their vision is for anyone with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges to have the same life opportunities as everyone else. They work to improve understanding of challenging behaviour, empower families with information and support, and help others to provide better services and more opportunities.

Presentation by - Adele
The Working Together Team is a National Autistic Society Advanced Status Accredited Service, commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council to empower mainstream settings and their communities. They advocate best practice and provide specialist support to upskill staff and empower settings to ensure autistic children & young people/those with social communication differences thrive through collaborative working with families and professionals.

Team members are skilled practitioners with specialist training and day-to-day hands on experience. In addition to staff and parent/carer training workshops, WTT can support settings to develop their autism inclusive practice, identifying the strengths and needs of their pupils and working with staff and families in school to tailor approaches considering reasonable adjustments and programmes of specific intervention, where appropriate.
Further information about school engagement with WTT and downloadable resources for settings, families and the CYP can be found on their website

Presentation by - Laura
Laura has a studio in South Hykekhem and already runs Family FIT sessions there (as well as other adults sessions), and Kids Fitness Activity Days both there and in the village of Potterhanworth.
In the new year she is starting some sessions specifically for children who are home educated as well as sessions for 16+ with additional needs and/or disabilities.
Laura is a qualified SENDCo, teacher of 15 years and fitness coach.