Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on
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Promoting Positive Emotional Wellbeing virtual workshop
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CAMHs Talk Podcasts
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Bedfordshire Community Health Services launches new pathways
- Carers in Bedfordshire Webinars
- Bedford and District Cerebral Palsy Society - Weekly Friday Fun
- Autism Bedfordshire Updates
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Spectrum's performing arts ZOOM sessions
- What’s On
Promoting Positive Emotional Wellbeing Virtual Workshop for families
Do you want to learn more about feeling happy and calm at home?
Worried about childen returning to school or other changes happening?
Activities and information will be aimed at all children. Younger children may need support from an adult. See below timings for children, parents and professionals.
17:00-17:30: Activities and information tailored to children of all ages (no boring adult bits allowed)
17:30- 18:00: Information for parents and professionals to support children
Event
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Book through Eventbrite
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Supporting children with angry feelings
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Monday 28th September 2020
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Book here
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CAMHs Talk Podcasts
The latest edition of CAMHSTalk Podcast features a discussion between 2 Neurodevelopmental staff and 2 SEN young people around the anxieties in returning to school.
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Bedfordshire Community Health Services launches new pathways
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From September we are launching our new pathways to support school aged children. These apply to both children with and without Educational, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
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Carers in Bedfordshire Presentation and Webinars
Carers in Bedfordshire are really excited to bring you three more webinars from two highly experienced and renowned speakers.
The webinars are free and available to parents and professionals.
Dean Beadle Presentation
15 October - 7:00 pm
Dean is an excellent speaker, he will talk candidly about living with Autism and anxiety.
Dean is engaging and entertaining and will be happy to answer any questions you have on the topic of living with autism and anxiety
Sign up for the Dean Beadle Presentation
Yvonne Newbold Webinars:
How to Keep Brothers & Sisters Safe and Happy. 17th September, 8:00 pm Sign up
How to Boost your SEND Child's Self Esteem. 24th September, 8:00 pm Sign up
Bedford and District Cerebral Palsy Society (BDCPS) - Weekly Friday Fun
BDCPS will be alternating Bingo and Quiz nights every Friday from now until Christmas!
Beginning with BINGO on Friday 18th September, 7:30 - 9:00 pm live on Zoom.
To request to join please email ann@bdcps.org.uk
Autism Bedfordshire updates
Please see the following information for parents/carers:
The first steps to supporting a child with Autism Spectrum Conditions
Have you heard about Spectrum's performing arts ZOOM sessions!?
Spectrum Community Arts Ltd is currently holding 5 ZOOM performing arts sessions a week and EVERYONE is invited to join in the fun!!!
Sessions have been shifted to the evening to accommodate those returning to school/college/work!
What’s On:
SEND Support virtual coffee afternoon every first Tuesday of the month, 1:30 – 2:30 am Shefford and Stotfold Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8112
SEND Support virtual coffee afternoon every other Monday, 2:00 – 3:00 am Leighton Buzzard Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 01525 384368
SEND Support virtual coffee morning every first and third Thursday of the month, 10:00 – 11:00 am Flitwick Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8111
SEND Support virtual coffee morning every first and third Friday of the month, 10:30 – 11:30 am Houghton Regis Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8115
Super Kids Online – virtual support group for parents or carers with children who have SEND Sandy Children's Centre - every other Thursday, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fortnightly catch ups and support online. A chance to speak to professionals from the CDC, Early Years Support Team, Speech and Language plus more.
To book a free place contact Karen on 0300 300 6009 or email karen.burton@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
We hope you have found the information in the bulletin helpful. We would love to hear your feedback and what you would like to see in future editions. Please let us know by emailing send.feedback@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
For more information visit our Local Offer website.
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