Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on
Household Support Grant
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new Household Support Grant (HSG) which replaces the COVID-19 Local Support Grant. The HSG has been set up to support millions of households in England and will be distributed by local Councils. This will directly help those who need it most, including for example, access to small grants to meet daily needs such as food, clothing, and utilities.
This will run until 31/03/2022 or when the funds run out, whichever comes first.
Those in need of support should contact their local council directly, for help to access the fund.
Children and Young People Suicide Prevention Training Directory
NHS Midlands Mental Health Clinical Networks has compiled a directory intended as a guide to training provision for suicide prevention specifically amongst children and young people. This resource has been compiled in response to the emerging need to address suicide prevention.
Help to improve SEND services by taking part in the SNAP PCF Survey
The annual SNAP Parent Carer Forum survey for parents or carers of young people with SEND is now live.
The survey which aims to understand the views of parents and carers should be completed one per child. There is a prize draw for those parents who take part and it only takes around 10 minutes to complete.
SNAP PCF is an independent forum of parents and carers of SEND children in Central Bedfordshire and feedback will be shared with Central Bedfordshire Council, The Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, Bedfordshire Community Health Services and CAMH/CHUMS, as well as SNAP PCF members, to help improve services.
Missing the Mark - Parent Training Sessions
 
5 Week Trampolining Course - Autism Bedfordshire
For more information, contact Autism Bedfordshire either by email: enquiries@autismbeds.org or telephone: 01234 214871
What's on
More events and workshops that are being held this month are on our What's On Calendar
Youth Clubs
Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee mornings
Leighton Buzzard Mencap Opportunity Group
Thursdays 10 – 11:30 (Termtime only) starts 13th January 2022
Casual chat & play session for parents, carers & their children who have additional needs. Support for parents, carers & their children who have additional needs.
Ring 01525 384368 to book on.
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
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
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 What's On page.
If you would like to be featured then please email details about your service and/or event to local.offer@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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