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Welcome to our
December 2024 E- Bulletin
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Seasons greeting to all of our readers and families who have used the service throughout the year!
Christmas closures:
IASS will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Thursday 2 January 2025.
Please leave a voicemail on 01902 556945,
email at ias.service@wolverhampton.gov.uk
or complete our website contact form
and we will respond when the team returns after the holiday.
Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
The IASS would like to thank all of our readers and everyone who has used our service. Your positive feedback throughout the year and continued support is much appreciated.
Our 2024 evaluation survey is closing on 31 December. Please do take a few minutes to complete. We always welcome your feedback.
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NEW for 2025!
IASS SEND Surgery
We are delighted to announce that the IASS team will be delivering a SEND Surgery every fortnight at Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub, Cherry Street WV3 0QW.
Each session we will have a specific SEND focus, as well as offering a coffee and chat for parents, carers and young people who may have any questions or queries related to special educational needs and/or disability.
Our first session is on:
Thursday 9 January 9.30am to 12.30pm
“Getting the right support at the right time”
Drop in and have a chat any time from 9.30am until 12.30pm.
Look out for more dates in the New Year on our website and social media @wolvesiass
IASS Spring 2025 training workshops
Checking a draft EHCP
Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 10:00am
Cherry Street SEND and sensory hub, WV3 0QW
Book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/checking-a-draft-ehcp-education-health-and-care-plan-tickets-1088695881689?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join Wolverhampton IASS for a workshop on supporting parents and carers through the process of reviewing a draft EHCP.
Discover:
- What information should be include in reviewing your child's draft EHCP
- The importance of the parents/carers views and the child/ young person's wishes and feelings being captured
- The importance of their SEND needs and required provisions being truly reflective of their current circumstance
- The importance of SMART targets which are measurable, specific, realistic and achievable
- How to provide your views and feedback on the draft EHCP and request any amendments.
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Reception class 2025
applications open
Parents and guardians of children who will start school for the first time in September 2025 are being urged to apply for places online now.
Applications for reception class places at infant and primary schools in Wolverhampton is now open. The online application process is quick and easy, and families have until the deadline date of 15 January 2025 to register their preferences.
To apply, please log on to School admissions and complete the short application process as soon as possible: School admissions | City Of Wolverhampton Council
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Civic Centre surgeries for primary school applications
Wolverhampton Council Customer Services are hosting face to face surgeries to support parents and carers of children starting Reception in September 2025. Attend on:
Thursday 12 December 10:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday 19 December from 10:00am- 2:00pm
Thursday 2 January from 10:00am- 2:00pm
Thursday 9 January from 10:00am- 2:00pm
Surgeries will run from the courtesy computer area of the Civic Centre (WV1 1SH). The team will be offering digital support advice, scanning services and information to promote and encourage customers to utilise the self-serve application option.
Inclusive music session for SEND pupils aged 11- 18
Wolverhampton children and young people with SEND aged 11- 18 who have an interest in music are invited to attend inclusive band building and music making sessions on Tuesday's 6:30pm to 7:15pm term time.
The sessions hosted by Big Top Musician will take place at Action for Independence (A4I) Albert Road, Wolverhampton WV6 0AF. No previous instrument experience needed. Sessions are free but reservation is required.
Find out more at: Big Top Musicians (Wolverhampton) | Big Top Music
Music qualification for learners with additional needs
Wolverhampton Music Service is offering a new qualification aimed at learners with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), or other support needs.
The Awards and Certificates in Musical Development are industry first, innovative qualifications which set a new standard for fully accessible, inclusive music assessments. They enable children and young people with learning difficulties to achieve a fully regulated qualification in any music making context.
Awards and Certificates of Musical Development are designed to recognise how everyone engages with music and is open to all learners working with the Sounds of Intent Framework, with no age restrictions or other limitations.
To find out more visit the Wolverhampton Music School website.
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Free online courses to help families
Free online learning resources for all Wolverhampton families has just launched, offering support and information on emotional health, child development and parental wellbeing from antenatal through childhood to adolescence.
City of Wolverhampton Council, in partnership with NHS’ The Solihull Approach, offers free access to inourplace evidence based online courses designed by NHS professionals.
Courses are tailored for all stages of a child’s development to help all family members through reflective, supportive learning without judgment.
The online resources include specialist emotional and mental health learning for teenagers, courses for grandparents and parents.
Find out more at: Family Hubs | City Of Wolverhampton Council
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Autism Central:
Parent carer podcasts
Autism Central has launched a new podcast, bringing together Autistic people, parents carers and professionals to talk about different aspects of Autism.
Their first series focuses on Sensory Processing and discusses sensory differences, supporting the sensory needs of a non- speaking child, and how you can be a sensory supporter for your child.
Access at: Sensory processing podcast | Autism Central
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Autism West Midlands:
Rising to the challenge
Join Autism West Midlands from 6th January for ‘Rising to the challenge’; their free six week training programme available to parents and carers.
If you want to develop your understanding of Autism and how to support your child through learning topics such as understanding Autism, communication, the social world, sensory differences, anxiety, happiness and wellbeing, click below to book your place:
Rising to the Challenge, Black Country | Autism West Midlands
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ROC winter coat project
If your family are in need of a winter coat, hats, scarfs and gloves, visit Bingley Family Hub on 14 December to collect. If you are able to make a winter clothing donation, drop by the Bingley Family Hub (WV3 9JE).
Curiosity Club: Inclusive Christmas activities
Yo! Wolves Active:
Christmas sports sessions
Throughout the Christmas break, Yo! Wolves Active is running fun fitness sessions at locations across the city, hosted by the Wolves Foundation.
Children and young people can enjoy a range of sports including tennis, Nerf club, youth gym, BMX and skating, dance, multi- sports, basketball and Brazilian Jiu Jitzu.
Find out more and book your place at: Events | Wolverhampton Young Opportunities
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Yo! Wolves Christmas Activities
Throughout the Christmas holidays, organisations across Wolverhampton are hosting activity sessions for children to enjoy.
Events include festive arts and crafts, sports, cooking, animal handling, sensory play sessions, football camp, film making and music production.
Discover the activities available and reserve your child's place at:
Events | Wolverhampton Young Opportunities
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The Witherslack Group:
Festive Support Pack
The Witherslack Group offers its festive support pack with top tips and advice for neurodiverse families. The pack is bursting with advice and guidance to support children with ADHD, autism, mental health, and speech language and communication difficulties.
Gain advice and guidance on sleep support, avoiding over- stimulation, supporting sensory dysregulation and developing speech and language skills during the Christmas holiday.
To register visit: Festive Support Pack for Neurodiverse Families - Witherslack Group
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An Autistic Friendly Christmas
Christmas can be difficult for autistic people. Things that are seen as ‘tradition’ & what ‘must’ happen can be tricky.
When thinking about Christmas for your family there’s no SHOULD involved, it might look different but that’s OK.
Autistic girls network offers its top tips to an Autistic friendly Christmas:
An Autistic Friendly Christmas - Autistic Girls Network
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Complete our evaluation survey
Wolves IASS is always grateful for the wonderful feedback we receive from families that have benefitted from our service.
If you have been supported by IASS previously, we would love to hear about your experience with us.
Please complete our evaluation survey at:
Wolverhampton IASS Survey Jan - Dec 2024 - City of Wolverhampton Council - Citizen Space
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