Ivel Valley Parenting Events Bulletin

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Ivel Valley Parents weekly Bulletin 

Please scroll through to see all the programmes on offer over the Christmas holidays by several services across Central Bedfordshire. 


Winter Workshop

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Come and join us for some festive, wintery fun in the December holidays! A brilliant workshop for those with suspected or diagnosed additional needs! Age guidance 7+, however students must be comfortable being left for the length of the workshop. 🎄

Book your FREE space today! Drop us an email:

info.imaginationarts@yahoo.com 📧


The MAX card

Max QR

The Max Card provides free access to attractions for looked after children, children with disabilities or complex needs, their friends and family. The card is valid for two years and gives free entry for 2 children and 2 adults. Search over 245 venues on Max Card's website. Find out more information and apply for a card via the SNAP Parent Carer Forum.

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Pantomime

Panto

 

Yes - it's what we've all been waiting for...for a long time now! Pantomime is finally back at The Grove and we can't wait for you to join us for our biggest, funniest and most spectacular festive treat ever!

RICHARD DAVID-CAINE (Horrible Histories, CBBC) is back by huge popular demand, as Abanazaar, joined by Dunstable favourite WILL KENNING and a fabulous supporting cast!

Wheelchair Users: Cannot book online; please call Box Office.

Audio Described Performance: Sunday 12 December 1pm. 

Relaxed Performance: Tues 14 December, 10am (mainly aimed at school groups but open to public too)

Signed Performance: Wed 29 December 6pm

*A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket.

Booster seats are available for hire, a refundable deposit is required at our Box Office prior to the performance.

More information and to book online


Grand Union Youth Activities

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For more information contact

nicola.king@guhg.co.uk


Winter Holiday Activities 

 

During the Christmas holidays, we are offering free holiday activities to children aged 5 and upwards, who are entitled to free school meals.

Families United Network (FUN) SEND specialist holiday club for childern aged 5 to 16 years old.

Dunstable Town Council Young People's SEND Holiday Club for 10 to 16 year olds

Kids In Action SEND holiday club Dunstable and Houghton Regis for 5 to 12 year olds

The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is designed for children eligible for benefit related free school meals, which is a requirement from the Department of Education who are funding the programme.

Click link to register

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Local offer

Parents/carers, children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can now browse and scroll through our newly improved Local Offer website.

The Local Offer website is a ‘one stop shop’ for all local SEND advice, guidance, and support services. It has been redesigned and co-produced with SNAP Parent Carer Forum (SNAP PCF), an independent forum of parents and carers of SEND children in Central Bedfordshire, as well as education, health and social care professionals, parents, carers, children and young people with SEND.

As part of the redesign process the Council listened to and incorporated feedback from families and young people to make it more engaging, easier to navigate and to ensure it contains more relevant information.

Website visitors will be signposted to important information including:

 https://localoffer.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/


Home-Start - Being a Parent courses

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office@home-startcentralbeds.org.uk


BLMK Mind

https://mktalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/blmk-events


Diagnostic Support pack

Bedfordshire Children’s Community Health Services have produced a video detailing the coproduction journey with clinicians and families to develop our Neurodiversity Diagnosis Resource Pack. The DSP is designed to help families of children and young people with neuro difficulties and signpost them to a whole range of resources in a variety of media.

You can watch the video here

Video link

The full Diagnosis Support Pack page can be found here:

 https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/beds-luton-community-paediatrics/diagnosis-support-pack


Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee mornings

SEND session with play activities and opportunity for parents to talk to other parents 7th October from 10:00 – 11:30 am Leighton Buzzard Children’s Centre

Booking is essential due to Covid restrictions please call 01525 384368.  Children welcome.

SEND - Stay, Play & Chat Every Monday from 1:00 – 2:00 pm Dunstable Children’s Centre

If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8106/0300 300 8104

SEND Support coffee afternoon every second Monday of the month, 1:30 – 2:30 pm 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 Wednesday, 1:00 am – 2:30 pm

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


Family Information Directory

The Central Bedfordshire's Family Information Directory contains lots of information about childcare settings, local and national organisations that offer support and advice, children's centres and local activities in Central Bedfordshire.

www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/familyinfodirectory


Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) Pathway

 

As you may be aware, the NDD Pathway was launched in September 2020 after extensive development with all of our partners. The pathway is used by both families and professionals to outline the support available for children and young people with a broad range of neurodevelopmental difficulties.

We always value feedback from families and all of our partners, and as a result the NDD Pathway is reviewed regularly. We have recently added new material and resources to continue supporting families and professionals.  

If you or someone you know would like more information or support regarding a child’s development, please access the

Central Bedfordshire's NDD Pathway


Contact us :northearlyhelp@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk