 ...to the autumn edition of the Stoke-on-Trent Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) Families' Newsletter. We hope our regular publication will help to keep you updated on what is going on in the city for children and young people with SEND.
SEND Strategy
Our new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) strategy aims to support children and young people with SEND to be the best they can be.
It's been produced with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board and feedback from children, young people and their families has shaped the strategy.
Read it online by clicking the button below:
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Guidance on winter immunisations
It's that time of year again! With the weather getting colder, it is important to immunise your children against flu this coming winter. Children are eligible to get their flu jab now, so please get your child booked in when you can. Understandably, if you're concerned about anything, below are some videos with information from the School Aged Immunisations Team at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) about your child's flu vaccine, how it is administered, potential side effects and how to give consent for them to receive the vaccination.
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Together We Thrive is back!
Stoke Parent Carers Champions for Change is excited to be hosting another Together We Thrive event to celebrate and showcase the support for SEND families across Stoke-on-Trent.
The event will take place on Thursday 7 November 10am – 4:30pm at The Bridge Centre (Birches Head Road, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8DD).
Anyone with an interest in SEND is invited to drop in throughout the day to have an opportunity to chat to local organisations, listen to talks, engage in workshops or enjoy a range of performances.
If you are an organisation interested in showcasing your support please contact stokepcf@vast.org.uk
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Applying for a secondary school place
If your Year 6 child does not have an EHCP, please note that applications are now open on the portal, until 31st October. All on-time applicants will be notified of the school offered on 1 March 2025.
If your child is currently in Year 6 with an EHCP and you would like more information about their transition to the next stage of education, please have a look at the information on our Local Offer website below.
FRONTLINEdance’s Breakthrou’ Family sessions and weekly workshops
FRONTLINEdance is an artist-led company based in Stoke-on-Trent, placing disabled people and those with long-term health conditions at the centre of their mission.
Their new family sessions are held on Saturday mornings at Newfriars College, Bucknall.
For more information about these and all their other sessions click the link below:
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Experience one of our sensory rooms FREE!
Our sensory rooms are all free to hire.
You can book an hour’s sessions between Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm by calling the number of the site you would like to visit:
Westfield Family Hub, Buccleuch Rd, Normacot, ST3 4RF: (01782) 237500
Thomas Boughey Children's Centre, College Rd, Shelton, ST4 2DQ: (01782) 237100
Stoke North Children's Centre, Bishop Rd, Chell Heath, ST6 6QW: (01782) 232977
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 Early intervention courses now available
The Incredible Years® Series provides early intervention programmes for parents and caregivers.
The goal is to improve social, emotional, and academic skills while tackling behavioural and emotional challenges in young children. Collaborating with families, they assist in finding effective strategies tailoredto their specific circumstances. There are programmes available for parents/babies, early years and autism/speech development.
Family Focus encourages self-referrals. For referrals or advice:
- Call 01782 863762
- Email at info@familyfocusstaffs.org.uk
Or click the link below to visit the Family Focus website.
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