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As we move into the summer, and the temperature continues to soar, I’m embracing the clichés of summer, days out at the beach, paddling pools in the garden and exceptionally hot summer nights. It feels good to let the sunlight in to Peterborough, and for Education the summer has illuminated all of our hard work this term. We have a lot to be positive about at the moment, as the articles in this new Newsletter outline. I am very pleased to share that we have consistently achieved some of the highest attendance rates in our special schools both regionally and nationally. This has only been possible due to the close working relationships between the local authority, schools and parent carers, and due to the creative and flexible approach of our school staff teams, which I would like to acknowledge and thank alongside the wider teams that continue to work so hard during these challenging times. We have been working hard on our accelerated plan and I am pleased to inform you we are making good progress and are on track with our targets. We are developing our SEND Hubs which will support our Children and Young People across Peterborough. They will support with developing the SEND knowledge and good practice across our schools, it is a very exciting time for our Hubs. I want to take this opportunity to wish you a great summer break, I hope you all have a well-deserved rest, look after yourself, and take care in the heat.
Toni Bailey
Assistant Director of SEND & Inclusion
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New Head of SEND and Inclusion for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
Hello, my name is Emma Harkin and I am the new Head of SEND and Inclusion in Peterborough. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and say I am looking forward to working with you to achieve the best outcomes for our children and young people.
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Peterborough SEN and Inclusion Services brochure 21-22
The Peterborough SEN and Inclusion Services brochure is available online for this Academic year. This is a guide to our services with information and FAQs on each service as well as structure charts for the whole service. You can also find a copy of this on the Local Offer. If you are unsure of what a service does within PCC SEN & Inclusion Service you will be able to find detailed information on the brochure.
St John Fisher Hub Bake Off for Deaf Learners
 A very positive transition event was held at St John Fisher hub for deaf children and young people in Peterborough earlier this month. All participants took part in a "Bake Off" and produced some delicious pizzas and brownies which they were then able to eat! The event gave younger deaf learners the opportunity to meet each other, older deaf young people already supported at the hub and to meet the staff they will work with in September 2022. Great fun was had by all. Being a deaf young person can be very isolating so it was great to see deaf young people with a variety of need mixing so well together.
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‘Reach out’ and stop bullying
‘Reach out’ has been announced as the theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2022 taking place from 14 - 18 November 2022.
- The week will begin with Odd Socks Day supported by CBBC and CBeebies star Andy Day and his band Andy and the Odd Socks.
- Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated in England by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, and is expected to reach over three-quarters of schools, over 7.5 million children and many celebrities and influencers.
Bullying affects millions of young lives and can leave us feeling hopeless. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If we challenge it, we can change it. And it starts by reaching out.
Save the date - Parent/Carer training sessions
Peterborough Specialist SEND Hub Network will be delivering training weeks over 2022/23. These will include sessions for professionals and parent/carers. Further information will follow but the dates planned for your diary are:
Autumn term week - beginning 10 October and 21 November
Spring term week beginning - 30 January and 20 March
Summer term week beginning - 24 April and 26 June
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What is an Annual Health Check?
The Annual Health Check scheme is a free, yearly appointment with your doctor (GP) or Practice Nurse, usually near to where you live. In this appointment your doctor or nurse will ask you questions about how you keep yourself well and whether you need any extra help with this. With your consent they will also check your physical health such as your weight, heart rate and blood pressure. They may ask for a urine sample or a blood test and will also look at any medication that you take to make sure that this is still right for you.
The Annual Health Check is a really good time to ask your GP or nurse any questions or worries that you may have about your health.
Who can have one?
Anyone aged 14 and over who has a learning disability is entitled to have an Annual Health Check. You must be on your GP’s ‘Learning Disability Register’ to get an invite through the post. You can check with your GP if your name is on the register and ask to be added if your name is not on there already.
Why do I need an Annual Health Check?
It is important as you are growing up to stay well and look after yourself and be healthy.
Sometimes children and adults who have a learning disability have poorer physical and mental health than other people, but this shouldn’t always be the case.
Most health problems are simple to treat once you know about them. Your GP can help stop you getting a serious health condition. This is better than waiting until you're ill. Most people have their health check when they are feeling well.
The doctor or nurse can help you to plan how to keep being healthy and can give you information and advice about different things such as diet and exercise.
What if I already see another doctor or nurse who is not at my GP Practice?
You may see other doctors and nurses who help you to stay well, such as at the hospital or in different health clinics. When you are under 18 you may see a Paediatrician (children’s doctor) or another specialist team.
Annual Health Checks are different from appointments at the hospital or other health clinics. They are offered from when you are 14 to help you to get to know your local GP as you are growing up. They help you get used to seeing someone each year to support you to stay well as you become an adult.
Your parents or carers can go to the Annual Health Check with you especially if you are feeling worried or anxious about going to the doctors.
Do I have to have an Annual Health Check?
No, the Annual Health Check is voluntary so you can choose whether or not to have one.
More information about Annual Health Checks can be found on NHS Choices.
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The Ambitious Youth Network?
The Ambitious Youth Network connects autistic young people aged 16-25 across the United Kingdom. Find out more.
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Family Voice announce new schools offer
Family Voice Peterborough have recently announced the introduction of a school's offer. The aim is to work with schools to enable them to meet their statutory obligations to children with SEND and their families.
The vision for the offer is to support schools to build trusting relationships between home and school. This will lead to greater co-production between the educational setting and the parent-carer community.
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