West Berkshire PCF Newsletter
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Hi All,
Well the summer hols have arrived, we hope you have had a great year so far and are ready for some lovely summer fun.
The Forum will be closing down for the break, but do keep an eye on our Facebook Page, as that will be regularly updated.
We will be starting again in September, and our Steering Group members will be meeting to discuss what events we can organise that you might find useful.
Any of you are welcome to come to the meeting, we have cake and coffee, and are a really friendly bunch. Grandparents, dads, carers, whoever you may be, looking after a child with SEND your voice is important.
If you would like to come along to any of our Steering Group meetings They are held at the following dates and times
The Phoenix Resource Centre, Newbury, RG14 7EB
Monday 16th September 10.0am – 12.30
Monday 14th October 10.00 – 12.30
Monday 18th November 10.00 – 12.30
If you would like to find our more about the Forum, please check our Facebook Page, website or email me at fionaworby@roseroad.org.uk
- Fiona Worby
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This year so far we have held some fantastic events for our parent/carers and we are looking forward to more events in the autumn and winter.
SEND Information Day
This year we held our annual SEND information day at Newbury College, (happening again in February 2020). We had lots of different services attend and talk to the parent/carers about what they offer, and how they can help. The amazing Carly Jones was our guest speaker, and we also had smaller workshops around issues such as benefits, wills and behaviour.
Autism & ADHD in collaboration with CAMHs
Mairie Evans, Clinical Lead at CAMHs, came to a very well attended event, and spoke about dual diagnosis, and how they work together in an individual. There was a brilliant Q&A session which raised lots of interesting thoughts, It was incredibly interesting, and we all felt we learnt a lot more about both Autism and ADHD.
Wills Trusts & Deputyships
We held a Wills, Trusts and Deputyship event, where Stewart Stretton-Hall and Alice Cullingoworth from Irwin Mitchell came along and explained how and what Wills, Trusts and Deputyships are, and what you might need as a parent for your children. It was very well attended, and we had some fantastic feedback about how clearly the information was explained, and now the parent/carers felt they could make sound decisions for their children’s future.
Pamper Morning
Two weeks before the end of term we had lovely relaxing pamper morning with cream teas and lots of tea and coffee. With back and shoulder massages, nail polishes, eyebrow threading and lots of chatter we all had a great time, and each had a fabulous goodie bag to take home.
We have also attended many local services meetings, and been part of strategic meetings both with Health and the Local Authority.
Wonderful things are happening for SEN in West Berkshire, and we are proud to be part of the changes happening, but your voices and opinions count, so please do fill in the odd survey, and join us to enhance the future for our children.
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Steering Group Meetings held at, The Phoenix Resource Centre, Newbury, RG14 7EB
Monday 16th September 10.0am – 12.30
Monday 14th October 10.00 – 12.30
Monday 18th November 10.00 – 12.30
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Swings & Smiles: Dates now available for the summer! Click here for July dates and click here for August.
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Cycling Club: Between Mon 19th - Thurs 22nd August for children/young people with Down's Syndrome. To book, email Lucy and for cycling queries email Caroline.
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Survey Opportunity: Answers to the survey will help inform development of a new tool to identify infants at risk of developing movement problems and to support parents. Get involved by clicking here or contact Jessica for further information.
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Swings & Smiles: Health and Wellbeing group to start Tuesday 17 September. For more info or to register your interest, email laura@swingsandsmiles.co.uk or call 01635 285170. Be sure to register your interest by Wednesday 28 August!
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Family Matters Course: Don't forget about this free 6 week training course ran by ASD Family Help (starting in September)! To book, email jayne@asdfamilyhelp.org or call 07733 601755.
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