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Safer Sleep
Every year, over 500 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly and over half of those deaths remain unexplained. The causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are not known but there are simple steps parents can take to reduce the risk of it happening.
Pop up parenting support day in Worthing & Adur
We are excited to have launched our first Crowdfunding fundraising initiative! Following the success of our School Readiness workshops in 2018, we wish to run a one day pop up parenting event in Worthing & Adur this year and we NEED your pledge. Please pledge £2 and together help us to raise a total of £6,000 to support 75 families in a day.
We only receive your funds IF we hit the total required. Take a look at the project.
 FORGET MOMO, WE ARE MIND OF MY OWN
As we are sure you are aware, there is unfortunately now a very negative connotation of the acronym MOMO, which Mind Of My Own (an app to hear children and young people’s views) have been using as a short version of the name for the last few years.
Over the last couple of days there has been significant coverage in the press into what was a hoax, however, there are likely to be real copycat events in the following period of time. Mind Of My Own have therefore taken the decision to no longer use the abbreviated version of Mind Of My Own. There will be a new logo design, their website has been updated and all resources will be changed.
Please ensure any posters or leaflets you have a stock of are not used. Please wait for the new ones to be published on their website. We will keep you posted of new resources once they become available. Please contact Sarah Dimmock for more information on this.
Free Training Opportunity!
Child Sexual Abuse Workshops - Tuesday 9 April 2019
See the flyer for information on 2 free* CSA workshops, in partnership with the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse.
Each workshop is a stand-alone interactive session. Colleagues can attend one or both sessions. Please forward this to your teams and colleagues!
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Releasing Potential Conference 2019
The Releasing Potential Institute is the academic research and professional training wing of Releasing Potential, an educational charity and Independent School for vulnerable young people with Special Educational Needs based in Chichester and Havant.
Due to the success in previous years, on the 10 July 2019, we will be holding our third annual conference ‘Managing Transitions in Education, Support & Social Care’.
Our 2019 conference brings together a range of important voices to explore transitions in, to and from education and social care settings, including: Keynote Speaker Emma Lewell-Buck MP (Shadow Minister for Education, Children and Families).
Tickets from £40. For more information click here
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Are you promoting ChatHealth?
ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables those aged between 11-19 in West Sussex to send questions via SMS to their School Nursing Team (PH Nurses). ChatHealth text service is an easy way for young people to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues or make an appointment with a School Nurse. They can find out how to access other local services including emotional support or sexual health services.
Messages sent to the dedicated number (07480 635424) are delivered to a secure website, and responded to by a West Sussex School Nurse. Texts are usually replied to within one working day. Read opening times on the YourSpace website.
A secure “app” will be introduced later this year, enabling students to speak with a nurse by instant messages on smartphones. The aim is to further improve access to healthcare for young people and to continue improving the quality and safety of the service.
Toad on the Road
Based on Kenneth Grahame's 'Wind in the Willows' story, Head2Head Theatre are putting on a show! Fun for children with SEND & their families (£5 per person). This half-day session will include an interactive, multi-sensory walkabout performance and lunchtime activities (12:45-1:45pm) with games, craft activities and a sensory tent.
To book a place or request an email flyer with further information, please contact Anni at Head2Head Theatre on 01372 278021 / 07519 747 290 / office@head2headtheatre.co.uk
Full details on their website
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