East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum (EYPCF) |
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Ofsted Information - The LA are due to have a SEND area inspection before the end of term. Please see the link from the forum with information about this process and the involvement of parents and carers. Please contact the forum for any additional information.
https://eypcf.co.uk/ofsted-information
ERYC Local Authority SEND Parent Carer Sessions 2021
Date: Monday 28 June
Time: 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Subject: Education, Health and Care plans – the statutory process.
This session will provide information about the Education, Health and Care statutory process. Please book onto the Eventbrite session as soon as you can as the bookings may close a day or two before.
To register please use the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/east-riding-of-yorkshire-send-parent-carer-sessions-2021-session-3-tickets-151656371289
Important EYPCF message - If you would like support to participate in this SEND Parent Carer Session, please let us know. We are happy to answer any questions to help you to get the most out of the session.
Summer Activities for children and young people - We have had a few enquiries from parents asking about activities for their children, please find below some sources to explore.
Summer Activity Fayre – Thursday 15 July, 10.00-12.00noon
Like the Activity Fayre that we did in March, we are planning another Summer Fayre on 15 July.
You need to register with Eventbrite, or you can watch after the Fayre on You Tube.
Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/east-riding-summer-activity-fayre-tickets-155956627471
Activity Fayre
East Riding Activity Fayre - YouTube
Active Humber
Active Humber
The Local Offer
The Local Offer services directory (eastridinglocaloffer.org.uk)
East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS)
Find in Your Area | Local-Links
Children’s Neurodiversity Services in Hull and East Riding – Eventbrite sessions next week - Together with Hull Parent Carer Forum, our parents and carers are invited to comment on what they would like to see delivered by a children’s neurodiversity service. The next sessions are Tuesday 29 June (10.00-12.00) and Thursday 1 July (7.00-9.00pm) – here is the Eventbrite link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/her-neurodiversity-service-session-2-information-and-advice-tickets-156862575185
Volunteer opportunities to be part of the East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum Steering Group - If you have an interest in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we are looking for volunteers to be part of our Steering Group.
What is the EYPCF Steering Group? - The Steering Group sits under our Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees set the general direction of the work and the volunteer Steering Group Members carry out the work of the Forum. The Steering Group has its own Chair and meets monthly. Staff administration provides support with the day to day running and planning of the work.
What might you do as Steering Group Member? The amount of time you are prepared to commit is up to you. Below are some of the things you could choose to be involved in. You will never be asked to do anything you do not feel confident about and there will always be support available.
- Talking and networking with other parents.
- Help organising and attending parent/carer events or coffee drop-ins with speakers.
- Attend meetings with our partners in health and/or local authority to represent parent views, identify gaps in services and develop new services.
- Represent the EYPCF at meetings of the regional or national parent carer forums.
- Help develop surveys and consultations to gather members’ views.
How will your volunteering make a difference? Reach out to more parents and carers with children with SEND and make their voices heard.
- Empower more parents/carers with the knowledge to get the very best support and resources for their child.
- Ensure gaps in services are identified and new services to meet the needs of parents/carers are commissioned.
- Gather the views, feelings and ideas from parents/carers.
- Ensure that parents/carers are represented on all relevant meetings where their voices should be heard.
- Really make a difference for families with children and young people with a disability.
How will you benefit? Opportunity to network with other parents/carers, make new friends.
- Learn a range of new skills
- Improve your own knowledge of SEND and services to benefit your family
- Build your confidence
- Improve your future job prospects.
- More importantly to have fun!
If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering, please get in touch.
As always Claire Thomas (Participation Coordinator) and Trudy Cooper (Administrator) for support and information. Please get in touch via email admin@eypcf.co.uk and participation@eypcf.co.uk or 07813 676941.
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