Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on
Children's Occupational Therapy Service
Living with Dyslexia - new CAMHSTalk podcast
The latest CAMHSTalk podcast, Living with Dyslexia discusses what dyslexia looks like, experiences of getting diagnosed and how it has impacted education.
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Being a parent of a child affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder
A FREE 10 week programme run by parents for Mums, Dads and Carers
Bedfordshire Police Pegasus scheme
Bedfordshire Police have launched 'Pegasus', a scheme which is available to those who live within Bedfordshire who find it hard to communicate with the police or other emergency services in a difficult situation.
Those who care for people with communication difficulties are able to register on behalf of the individual who wishes to sign up for the scheme.
Spectrum Songs - new Spectrum sessions
Music can help to develop communication and social skills. Rhythm can aid language and memory. Music can help with emotions, especially anxiety. Playing music together can be lots of fun! - Dr Sarah Robinson
This session is aimed at participants who thrive in a more structured setting and can follow instructions.
Mondays 6:00 - 7.00pm
Ages 7 - 17
The Chiltern School
In Collaboration with Keybeats, led by Sarah and Faye
If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch! -admin@spectrumca.co.uk
New Spectrum Timetable
Spectrum are offering both Virtual and In-person Classes !!
The new term weekly timetable will start on 25th April 2022!!
If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch! -admin@spectrumca.co.uk
SEND Dance Classes in Biggleswade
Imagination Dance offers a range of dance and movement classes for children and adults with additional needs. They currently run 2 sessions at Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre every Friday and due to them being so popular they are introducing a new Friday class after Easter. See details below
What's on
More events and workshops that are being held this month are on our What's On Calendar
Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee Mornings
Leighton Buzzard Mencap Opportunity Group
Thursdays 10 – 11:30 (Termtime only)
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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