Our 'Let's Talk SEND' online events give people in Dorset with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) a chance to come together and hear from the SEND team at Dorset Council. The sessions always include plenty of time for questions and answers.

Sign up for the next event

The next Let's Talk session will take place on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 1pm. In this session, we’ll be discussing the government's White Paper on SEND reforms that has recently been announced. Senior leaders will be joining us to share helpful information about the upcoming consultation and to answer your questions during the live Q&A.
To help us get through as many questions as possible, we suggest you pre-submit your questions using our online form.
Our 'Let's Talk SEND' online events give people in Dorset with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) a chance to come together and hear from the SEND team at Dorset Council. The sessions always include plenty of time for questions and answers.

Sign up for the next event

The next Let's Talk session will take place on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Session from 1pm to 2pm

In this session, we’ll be discussing the government's White Paper on SEND reforms that has recently been announced. Senior leaders will be joining us to share helpful information about the upcoming consultation and to answer your questions during the live Q&A.

Session from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

To ensure as many people can join us for this conversation we will also be running an evening session at 6:30pm. This session will contain the same information as the earlier time, and both will have have a Q&A section.
To help us get through as many questions as possible, we suggest you pre-submit your questions using our online form.

Previous sessions

Questions and answers 2025

Questions and answers 2024

Let's Talk SEND

Email: letstalksend@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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