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Welcome to February's edition of In Partnership. We hope that you are finding the slightly new style agreeable?!
The biggest news in the last month, has been the Government's announcement that there will be a further £80m funding for supporting the SEND reforms in 2016/17 - unfortunately not all for Coventry! This is great news, particularly when set against the cuts that have been seen in Local Government spending as a whole.
Find out more about it below, but its biggest impact for us here at SEND IASS will be the continuation of the "Independent Supporters" programme, which alongside Grapevine, supports children, young people and their families through the Education, Health and Care plan process. If you are due to go through this process, find out more about how Independent Support can help you.
We'd love to hear your feedback on this EBulletin or if you have any suggestions for content. Get in touch by emailing us at iass@coventry.gov.uk.
A guide for anyone with a health condition, learning difficulty or disability thinking about studying in higher education starting September 2016. The guide aims to answer common questions and how to choose a course and what support will be available.
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Minister Edward Timpson announced in late January £80 million to extend opportunities to children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The press release issued describes how the money will be used to support the SEN reforms in 2016/17.
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“Mental health problems represent the largest single cause of disability in the UK. The cost to the economy is estimated at £105 billion a year – roughly the cost of the entire NHS. This independent report of the Mental Health Taskforce on behalf of NHS England, looks at the extent of the problem, highlighting the fact that over 50% of all mental health problems are established by the age of 14 (rising to 75% by the age of 24) and puts forward recommendations for the next 5 years.”
Read the report from the Independent Mental Health Task Force to the NHS in England
Anxiety is a natural and essential part of daily human existence. We all live with worries and stress from time to time, but when anxiety begins to interfere with a young person’s life – when they can no longer face school, or have problems interacting with friends, or performing simple tasks – what can we as parents and caregivers do to help them face seemingly insurmountable fears?
The science of overcoming anxiety is using the well-researched approach called gradual exposure therapy which involves helping individuals gradually face their fears. The art of therapy is figuring out how to actually convince someone to face their fears.
For more information and to discover the tips, Read the full article.
An easy to read leaflet providing information on influenza (flu) and vaccination.
Download the leaflet.
Are you interested in media or radio training? Available for 2 x 6 hour free sessions per week?
- Media training
- Job opportunities
- Interview practice
- CV writing
- Help with job applications
Telephone 024 7771 2401 or email studio@radioplus.org.uk for more information.
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SEND IASS invites you to their "Emotional Health Needs around the Family" information event on Tuesday 22 March. Based on referrals we've had to the service - and a number of recent developments nationally - mental/emotional health is at the top of many people's concerns moving forward. Come along and see what is available locally to support children, young people and their families.
Book your place and find further details.
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The Dyspraxia Foundation is hosting a workshop on Friday 4 March, 9.00am - 3.30pm at Birmingham City Football Club, St.Andrews Stadium, Cattell Road, Birmingham, B9 4RL.
Project funded by a grant from the Big Lottery Fund, the workshops focus on "Back to Basics" and are aimed at parents, adults with dyspraxia, educational professionals, health professionals, employers and anyone working with dyspraxia or with an interest in the condition. The cost is £30.00 / Job Seekers or students £15.00.
For further details please email: admin@dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk or telephone 01462 455 016.
 Date: Friday 4 March
Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Moathouse Leisure Centre, Coventry, CV2 1DX
Age Group: 12-16 years old
To find out more about this session please contact Craig White at craigwhite@ccfc.co.uk or telephone 024 7678 6313
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- Do you know or work with children and/or young people up to the age of 25 with disabilities or additional needs?
- Are you a parent, carer, family member supporting a child or young person with a disability or additional need?
- Are you a child or young person with a disability or additional need?
- Do you supply equipment or services to any of the above?
Then this event on Thursday 10 March could be for you. Taking place at the Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, CV6 4GE
- Free Entry
- Free Parking
- 140+ exhibitors
For further information visit the Kidz in the Middle website or email: info@disabledliving.co.uk
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A one day workshop is available for people with learning disabilities and their families to find out more about the Care Quality Commission (CQC) works. The CQC is very keen to get feedback, good or bad, about any service that you have used. There will be a CQC Inspector at the workshop. Each person who has a learning disability and each family carer will receive a £15 gift voucher for attending the workshop.
Date: Thursday 17 March 2016
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Ibis Hotel, Birmingham, B5 4ST
To attend please email: j.jordan@speakeasynow.org.uk
RSVP by Tuesday 1 March.
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16 July 2016 at 10.00 am
The sponsored 5k walk is taking place at the War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry, CV3 6PT. For more information telephone the Carers Trust Heart of England office on 024 7663 2972 or Scope4Coventry and Warwickshire office on 024 7644 1011 or email scope4coventry@ntlworld.com.
General registration is £5.00, 11-17 year olds £3.00, children 10 years and under £2.00.
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Join the book club for tea and chat on the third Wednesday of the month at Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry. Starts at 12:30pm.
Coventry Haven is inviting all women to come along to a Just-4-me session. Designed to help you build new skills and knowledge and give you the chance to talk and meet with other women in a safe, confidential and informal environment.
Activities include coffee and magazines, yoga, henna decorating, healthy eating, cooking, self defence and first aid. Come along and find out more:
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Foleshill Children's Centre, 454 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5LB. (Creche available). Every Friday 12.30pm - 2.30pm
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St Augustine's Children's Centre, Heathcote Street, Coventry, CV5 3BL (Creche AVAILABLE). Every Tuesday 1.00pm - 2.30pm
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Hillfields Children's Centre, Clifton Road, Coventry, CV1 5GR. Every Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm
Telephone 024 7644 4077 for more details.
Learn basic computer skills in your local library. This course is for anyone with no knowledge of computers and would like to learn from the beginning with keyboard and mouse skills.
Bell Green Library:
- Tuesday 9.30 am - 11.30 am
- Thursday 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
- Friday 9.30 am - 11.30 am
For more information contact Tirth on 024 7663 7693
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) has drafted guidelines for speech and language therapists (SLTs) on their roles and responsibilities under the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated Code of Practice. The RCSLT would now like to receive feedback from wider stakeholders including other relevant professions and organisations that represent children and young people with SEND and their parents/carers.
Closing date: Friday 26 February 2016
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