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Emergency seatbelt covers are now available to collect from our reception.

Introduced by Devon & Cornwall Police, these free covers help emergency services understand your needs in an accident. You can add important information, such as medical details or communication preferences, to the card inside.

They attach securely to a seatbelt and are free to collect during our reception opening times.

Find out more on our website: https://disabilitytogether.org.uk/free-emergency-seatbelt-covers/

[Image description: A black seatbelt cover with white and red text that reads “STOP! Look inside to keep me safe”. It includes the Devon and Cornwall Police logo and Vision Zero South West branding. The cover is shown resting on a surface.]

Over the next few weeks I will be designing and introducing Professional SNAP* Shots - one page resources that explain support for different needs.

Safe space
No pressure
Adapt
Pace together

See comments for a preview.

New page – alternative education📣

We’ve updated our website with information on children out of school, including a dedicated page on alternative education.

These updates explain:

🔷 When an LA must put in place alternative education for a child of compulsory school age
🔶 Your views are important - LAs should consult with parents before arrangements are made
🔷 Education must be suitable and full-time, and what that means
🔶 What you can do if you are unhappy with proposed arrangements or the education in place

Find out more and what they mean for you on our website: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/pages/category/children-out-of-school and https://www.ipsea.org.uk/alternative-education-for-children-who-cannot-attend-school

We also have a template letter (template letter 22) you can use to request alternative education.