Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on
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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Workshop for Parents and Carers
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Eating Disorder Webinar for Parents
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LGBTQ+ Awareness and Mental Health workshop for Parents
- The Graduated Approach Training
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SNAP PCF Spring Term Events
- Frame Football Sessions
- Imagine & Move Sensory Movement Classes
- Little Sweet Peas
- BDCPS Clubs & Holiday Schemes
- Children Centres SEND Stay and Play sessions
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Workshop for Parents and Carers
Eating Disorder Webinar for Parents
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Duration of training: 1hour
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Online/Face to face: Online
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Date of training: 16th January 2024
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Time of training: 6pm to 7pm
Aims and Objectives: By the end of this training we hope that participants will be aware of the different types of eating disorders, how to identify eating disordered behaviours, and how to support individuals with eating disorders.
Agenda of Training
- Introduction to eating disorders
- Development of eating disorders
- Supporting those with eating disorders (referrals, triggers, signs and symptoms)
- Questions
To book a place, please email luke.geary@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
LGBTQ+ Awareness and Mental Health workshop for Parents
Thursday 8th February – 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm Virtual
Outline of session
- Understanding gender and sexuality
- Terminology and language – why is it important?
- Challenges around being LGBTQ+, what society tells us… Law, adopting risker strategies, coming out etc.
- The best ways to support young people identifying as LGBTQ+
To book a place, please email luke.geary@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
The Graduated Approach Training
SNAP PCF Spring Term Events
Please email stating the title of the training with your preferred workshop dates and times, and your name, to admin@snappcf.org.uk
SNAP PCF is free to join, please complete the SNAP Membership Form.
Frame Football Sessions
Imagine & Move Sensory Movement Classes
Little Sweet Peas
 
BDCPS Clubs & Holiday Schemes
Children Centres SEND Stay and Play sessions
Leighton Buzzard Children's Centre - Mondays 10 – 11:30
A fun session for families who have children with special educational needs and disabilities to meet other families and to get support and advice from our Early Years SEND Team. No diagnosis needed. Parents without children in attendance are welcome to attend.
Ring 0300 300 8880 to book a place.
Dunstable Children’s Centre - Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am
For children with SEND, siblings welcome. No need of a formal diagnosis, a safe space where you can meet other parents.
Booking required. £1 donation. Call 0300 300 8104/8106
Flitwick Children’s Centre - Thursdays 1:30 – 2:30 pm
A fun group for children with SEND and their Parents and Carers. Explore our wonderful Children’s Centre while spending time with other parents/carers and young children who have additional needs.
No need to book, just come along! Please call the children’s Centre for more details – 0300 300 8111
Houghton Regis Children’s Centre - Fridays 10:30 – 12:00 pm
Informal stay & play for parents/carers of children with SEND, no formal diagnosis needed. Talk with other parents/carers, professional support available. No need to book, just come along!
Please call the Children’s Centre for more details – 0300 300 8115 / 0300 300 8129
Sandy/Biggleswade Children's Centre - Tuesday 19 September, 17 October and 5 December 1.30 - 3.00 pm
A stay and play session for children under 5 with their parents and carers. Parents welcome without children to attend for support and advice from our early years SEND team.
Call the centre for more details: 0300 300 8134
Shefford and Stotfold Children’s Centre - 1st & 3rd Mondays 10 - 11.30am
A place to play, talk to other Parents and Carers. Professionals from the Early Years team and family workers will be here for support and information.
Call the centre for more details - Telephone: 0300 300 8112
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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