Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on
- Parenting Insight Session -SEND
- CAMHS Wellbeing Seminar - Anxiety & Panic - including OCD
- SENDIASS Survey
- CAMHSTalk Podcasts
- Getting Emotional Wellbeing help in Bedfordshire
- Autism Bedfordshire - Anxiety, Behaviour & Autism
- What's On
- Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee mornings
Parenting Insight Session -SEND
This is a virtual workshop to support families develop an understanding of SEND needs and support available to them .
The session will be split into 2 parts:
16.30-17.00: Information regarding SEND support- guest speakers from SNAPP, SENDIASS and Homestart
17.00-17.30:Time to ask questions
The event will be run as a webinar designed to give information but there will be an opportunity to ask questions using a chat function or by sending an email in advance. Once you have signed up a link to the event will be sent the morning of the session over email. This will contain all joining instructions. Be aware the link won't come through Eventbrite but a Central Bedfordshire Council email so watch out for this. If the link doesn't arrive by midday please contact us over eventbrite.
To participate you will need access to a laptop with either the Microsoft Teams app downloaded or a browser that supports this to be viewed over the web or a smartphone/ tablet with the app downloaded. The App is free to download. Providing you follow the joining instructions you will be able to remain anonymous for the session. You do not need to have your camera or microphone on for this session.
You only need to order 1 ticket per household as you will all be able to use the link shared
CAMHS Wellbeing Seminar - Anxiety & Panic - including OCD
SENDIASS Survey
SENDIASS want to hear what you and your child think they do well and what they can do better.
Please complete the SENDIASS Survey by the 27th September.
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CAMHSTalk Podcasts
CAMHSTalk have a new podcast available to listen to:
Episode 31 – Let’s talk about Dialectical Behavioural Therapy…
In this episode we explore Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, commonly known as DBT. We are joined by Sue Hollingsworth who discusses the therapy from a professional perspective, and Chloe who shares her insights as a young person who has experienced the therapy. We talk about what the therapy involves, who might access DBT and the different, our experiences and how it compares to other interventions. This episode explores treatment options within our CAMHS service and our personal experiences.
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Getting Emotional Wellbeing help in Bedfordshire
Autism Bedfordshire - Anxiety, Behaviour & Autism
What's on
More events and workshops that are being held this month are on our Events Calendar
Do you provide a service or run events for children and young people with SEND and their families?
We would like to offer providers the opportunity to advertise local SEND services and events in our fortnightly SEND news bulletin, on our local offer Facebook page and to be included in the local offer events calendar.
If you would like to be featured then please email details about your service and/or event to local.offer@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee mornings
SEND Support face to face coffee afternoon every other Wednesday,
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Leighton Buzzard Children’s Centre
Booking is essential due to Covid restrictions please call 01525 384368. Children welcome.
SEND Support virtual coffee afternoon every second and fourth Monday of the month,
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Dunstable Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8106/0300 300 8104
SEND Support virtual coffee morning every first and third Wednesday of the month,
9:30 – 10:30 am
Shefford and Stotfold Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8112
SEND Support virtual coffee 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 and face-to-face. 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
Please visit the Local Offer for more information on activities, services, advice and support across Central Bedfordshire for children and young people with SEND or follow us on Facebook
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
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