News from the SEND and Inclusion Local Area Partnership
To find out more about the SILAP board, who’s involved and what are they doing for you, please visit Gloucestershire’s Local Offer, Support for Families with SEND.
Here are some bulletins from the partners with more information on World Mental Health Day and the Carers Hub below:
Community Partners
Big Survey 2026 from Inclusion Glos for Disabled people aged 18 and over.
Health
Get protected this autumn and winter with your NHS vaccinations
Education
For information on SEND reforms
New strategy to create more SEND places and support closer to home See the article on specialist and mainstream SEND provision
Gloucestershire children getting the best start in life thanks to high-quality childcare
Gloucestershire Educational Psychology Service: World Mental Health Day - 10 October 2026
To mark World Mental Health Day 2026, the Specialist Teaching and Educational Psychology Service (STEPS) in Gloucestershire have created a practical resource to support schools in promoting positive mental wellbeing through trauma-responsive, relational and inclusive approaches. It can also be used by families.
This poster supports schools in creating safe, connected and inclusive environments that promote mental health and wellbeing for all children and young people. The resource highlights trauma-responsive approaches that can be embedded within everyday interactions and whole-school practice to build connections in the school community.
The poster draws together evidence-informed approaches including emotion coaching, the PACE (P is for Playfulness, A is for Acceptance, C is for Curiosity, E is for Empathy) approach and trauma-responsive practice. It provides practical prompts to help staff build positive relationships, understand behaviour as communication, support emotional regulation, and strengthen pupils' sense of safety, connection and belonging within school. By promoting understanding, inclusion and wellbeing, the resource encourages schools to reflect on how everyday interactions can positively influence children's experiences of education and learning.
To download your copy, visit the STEPS website
Carers Hub
Gloucestershire Carers Hub has secured a new five-year contract from Gloucestershire County Council, ensuring continued support for unpaid Carers across Gloucestershire from October 2026. The service will continue to provide information, advice, Carer’s Assessments, wellbeing support, financial guidance, and dedicated support for Parent Carers and young adult carers, alongside activities and opportunities to connect with others.
For further updates, please visit Gloucestershire’s Local Offer, Support for Families with SEND.