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Home to School Transport Survey - Children Families and Schools and Adults Services have worked in collaboration to refresh and update the Home to School and College Transport Policy. This refreshed policy covers available transport support for children and young people of compulsory school age, sixth form age and those young people post-19 with additional needs. The policy is now split into sections for each of these age categories to make it easier for families to navigate the support that is available to them. Children, young people and their families should not notice difference while using the home to school and college transport, but it is hoped that the refreshed policy is easier to understand. Ahead of approving and publishing this policy, we are consulting with all those with an interest in the policy, including parents of past, present and future users of home to school and college transport, and school and support staff. This survey is your invitation to view and comment on the proposed policy and should take no more than 5 minutes of your time. You can view the proposed policy by clicking on the link below to open the policy in a new window https://files.smartsurvey.io/2/0/4FU0H5ZR/SM257_HTST_Policy.pdf
You can take the survey by clicking
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ER_HTSTPolicy/
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What’s New on the Local offer?
Best Endeavours Duty – The Best Endeavours Duty information has been added to the SEN support in schools page. Please open the panel entitled 'What can I expect the education provider to provide?' to read about it.
Freedom Activity Support Payment (FASP) - Monitoring Forms - Monitoring forms are now being sent to families for the second payment of this year's FASP (new applications are now closed)
Monitoring forms have been sent out to the email addresses of applicants and addresses of those who have applied by post.
Monitoring forms need to be returned to the FASP team by Monday 4 October 2021
Applications received after the 4 October cannot be processed and second payments cannot be released.
If you send your monitoring form via email you will receive an automated response indicating we have received your documents (If you do not get this automated response, please re-send it)
Monitoring forms will be processed against the existing application and criteria with the second payment made as soon as possible.
If you are struggling to complete the monitoring form online or via email, please contact the 0-25 SEND Team on (01482) 394000 option 5 then option 2 for support.
Anybody returning a monitoring form via post will need to call the 0-25 SEND Team (as above) to let us know you have posted it to ensure we have a record of when it was sent.
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East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum (EYPCF)
Ofsted Information - The Local Area are due to have a SEND Ofsted CQC Inspection which is now expected in the new 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
Face-to-face coffee sessions and workshops - The EYPCF Steering Group are discussing a programme for this year and welcome feedback on workshops and coffee session themes that will be helpful to our parents/carers. Please email admin@eypcf.co.uk with any suggestions.
Our first face-to-face session this term is scheduled for Tuesday 5 October 10.00 -12.30 at Beverley Leisure Centre.
The subject of this first interactive workshop is ‘The purpose of and the statutory guidance on Termly Support Plans’. Parents and carers are invited to either come along with their termly support plans or work on case studies and mock termly support plans. For more information or to ask any further questions please email admin@eypcf.co.uk
As always to get in touch with the PCF please contact Trudy Cooper – EYPCF Participation Coordinator via email admin@eypcf.co.uk or call 07813 676941.
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There are a number of parent carer support groups running across the East Riding and surrounding areas. To view information about these groups please click here.
To view National support organisations, please click here.
(These links will take you to the Local Offer website).
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Barton Inclusive Football Club – introduces Ability Counts Football in Hull
A competitive PAN Disability football provision for people aged 15 And over
Date: starting on Friday 1 October 2021
Time: 6 – 7pm
Cost: £3 per session
Venue: St Mary’s College 3G, Hull, HU6 7TN
Contact: Email: bartoninclusivefc@gmail.com/Tel: 07715530269
To register your interest: https://forms.gle/KGEVKBTUmGdwEvG7A
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North East and Yorkshire Disability Football Club
North East & Yorkshire regional Cerebral palsy Football team senior session (Aged 16+)
(session open to senior players with cerebral palsy, Stroke and Acquired brain injuries)
Ambulant sessions
Date: Saturdays (Starting 2 October 2021)
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Venue: York sports village, Lakeside way, York YO10 5FG
North East & Yorkshire Cerebral Palsy Junior sessions (not CP specific, open Pan Disability junior sessions)
Date: Saturdays (starting 2 October 2021)
Time: of session: 9:30am-11:30am
Venue: York Sports village, Lakeside way, York, YO10 5FG
Please find below the CP team facebook page : North East & Yorkshire Cerebral Palsy Football team | Facebook
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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Christmas Grant Programme - East Riding of Yorkshire Council are delighted to be taking part in the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) scheme during the School Christmas Holidays. HAF provides opportunities for children and young people aged 5-19 who are eligible for free school meals, to participate in fun engaging activities and holiday clubs in a safe environment. The food component of the scheme is designed to tackle holiday hunger by providing quality nutritious food and promote good health by increasing knowledge of nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.
Applications are now open for organisations to apply for funding to run face to face and online holiday clubs and activities within the East Riding which meet the following aims as set out by the Department of Education:
As a result of this programme, we want children who attend this provision to:
- eat more healthily over the school holidays
- be more active during the school holidays
- take part in engaging and enriching activities which support the development of resilience, character and wellbeing along with their wider educational attainment
- be safe and not to be socially isolated
- have a greater knowledge of health and nutrition
- be more engaged with school and other local services
We also want to ensure that the families who participate in this programme to:
- develop their understanding of nutrition and food budgeting
- are signposted towards other information and support, for example, health, employment and education
East Riding Council are looking to host a wide range of activities across all areas of the county, including activities that are suitable for children and young people with additional needs.
Activities can be centred around sports/physical activities, crafts, arts and culture, play and games – or a combination! We also wish to provide some short online activity sessions (either interactive or pre-recorded) to accommodate families who may not be able to attend face to face sessions
There is an expectation that providers who run sessions for 4 hours or more provide a meal alongside the activity which complies with school meal nutritional guidance. Those running shorter programmes must provide healthy snacks and drinks.
To apply go to
https://eastridingofyorkshirecouncil.flexigrant.com/startapplication.aspx?id=8689
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Hull and East Yorkshire Mind – are reaching out as they are connecting with local communities where they offer specific support to source referrals. They are offering Peer Support Groups, Parenting Wellbeing groups and Ways to Wellbeing groups which focus on a CBT model to improve adult mental health. These are currently running in Goole, Hessle, Withernsea, Hedon, Bridlington, Driffield, Market Weighton/Pocklington, Beverley and Hornsea. Psychoeducation and support focuses on early intervention of poor mental health and continual maintenance for stable to good mental health. To contact or make a referral: https://www.heymind.org.uk/contact-us/
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Find out about fostering and how you can make a difference - East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to recruit new foster carers and supported lodgings providers, for children and young people.
Anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a foster family is invited to go along to an information event
Date: Tuesday 21 September
Time: 7pm (refreshments available at 6.30pm)
Venue: Driffield Rugby Club, YO25 9DW (next to Driffield Show Ground)
Experts from East Riding’s fostering service, including social workers, foster carers and children who are looked after will be at the event. It is a chance for potential foster carers to find out everything they need to know, including an opportunity to chat to those who are already fostering and gain first-hand insights into the role.
There will also be information about the excellent support package available to East Riding foster carers. This includes free membership to the gym and classes at East Riding Leisure centres for all members of the household; high quality training and access to qualifications; a generous allowance and annual loyalty payment; practical, social and emotional support; and regular free events exclusively for the council’s foster carers.
Some of the foster carers look after babies, children and young people on a long-term basis, while others provide short-term, emergency and respite care. They understand that every child is different and are committed to supporting the children and young people they care for to achieve their potential.
The council’s foster carers can make a real difference to the life of a child, providing them with stability, support and a safe and loving environment, where they can thrive and enjoy childhood.
Foster carers don’t need formal qualifications, they don’t need to live in the East Riding, to own their own home or have children of their own. They do need a spare room and the commitment to meet the needs of a child who needs help, care and support at a difficult time in their life.
To book your place or for further information contact (01482) 396673 or email: fostering@eastriding.gov.uk
For updates and news, follow East Riding Fostering on Facebook.
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Gig Buddies Mencap - Gig Buddies matches’ people with learning disabilities with a gig buddy to attend events together. That could be the cinema, grabbing a coffee, or a gig. Whatever you enjoy doing.
Age – 18 – 25
Date: No set date or time. Gig Buddies go to events together when suits them.
Cost: No cost to be on project other than paying for own tickets or price at event.
Venue: Any venue you and your gig buddy want to attend.
Contact: Emily Clixby Emily.clixby@mencap.org.uk
07890591796
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CASTAWAY MUSIC THEATRE Weekly youth drama, film and music with skilled support for additional needs. Back in our rehearsal space from 18 Sept with COVID-safety measures (please ask for details). BOOK NOW!!! Contact (01405) 761423 www.castaway-goole.co.uk for more info.
Castaway Youth Theatre - for ages 8-18 who love singing, dancing, drama and musical theatre. It’s a great way to make friends, have fun, achieve in a group and be in or help make a film or a show.
Saturdays (from 18 Sept) 1-3pm at Castaway Goole DN14 5AS
Cost £4 per session (supported by BBC Children in Need)
Music Transitions: Sloop Music - for ages 14 -25, focusing on composition, playing music together and learning new instruments / technology (you don’t have to be able to play an instrument already). Everyone is welcome – come and meet us.
Saturdays 10-12.00pm at Castaway Goole DN14 5AS
NEW GROUP STARTING IN BEVERLEY SOON (please ask)
Cost £4 per session (supported by Youth Music through National Lottery)
Creative Transitions - Beverley Five theatre, arts and film taster workshops for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs/SEND. Develop your acting skills and work with other young people and arts professionals to create your own film trailer
Five Mondays 20th Sept to 18th October 6-8pm Parkway Cinema Beverley
Cost: FREE (Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund)
Booking essential call (01405) 761423 or email ewalkercastaway@gmail.com
Castaway Creative Transitions - For 16 - 25’s who are looking for opportunities to develop their arts skills, experience and talents. This initiative offers creative routes through education, employability and work experience into adulthood, combining opportunities to be creative, learn new skills, have fun, and be part of a group who make and perform together. Specialist support enables every young person to build confidence and participate fully. Please contact (01405) 761423 and see website for more information
For more information about these and Castaway’s daytime youth provision or main company please contact us via our website www.castaway-goole.co.uk , call (01405) 761423 (Mon-Fri 08.30-12.30) or email: info@castaway-goole.co.uk
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Active Coast Withernsea – Step it up this September!
Summer is over and the kids are back to school, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! We’ve still got plenty of activities to keep you busy, and opportunities to inspire you. To view all the latest events, click on the link below
www.activewithernsea.org
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The next bulletin will be on Thursday 30 September 2021
If you would like to submit information, news or events for inclusion in the next bulletin, please email us BEFORE 12 NOON on TUESDAY 28 September 2021.
(please note submission does not guarantee inclusion).
Thank You.
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