From 9th September our Parent Carer Forum Navigators will be back on reception offering a drop in 5 days a week for advice and information 9.30-4pm.
We are hosting some courses for parents and carers:
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) from 23rd September 12.30-2.30pm bookable via York Learning
https://book.yorklearning.org.uk/Page/Prospectus_CourseOverview?uio_id=43366
This 5‑week course explores SEND and offers practical ways to support your child at home if they are showing behaviours that may suggest additional needs. Held in a friendly, open environment, it gives you the chance to talk with other parents, share experiences and discover new approaches to help your child’s development.
We will look at a range of additional needs, including those linked to neurodiversity—such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia—and explore how these differences can affect learning and behaviour. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of what these needs might look like day‑to‑day and how small changes at home can make a big difference.
The course also introduces the support available to you through local services and the school system, helping you feel more confident navigating the next steps for your child.
Early Start – Play Speak and Learn Together starting from 1st October 10am- 12pm – bookable via York Learning
https://book.yorklearning.org.uk/Page/Prospectus_CourseOverview?uio_id=43313
This course is perfect for parents, grandparents, or carers of children aged 1 to 4 who wish to find out how they can support their child’s learning and development at home.
Handling Anger in the Family from 24th September 10am – 12pm- bookable via Family Matters York
A 5 week course helping you understand the emotion of anger and to learn positive strategies to support your child’s emotions, reducing conflict and lowering the temperature in family life.
Our One offs this month are:
Tuesday 15 September 1pm – 2pm Transitioning to Secondary School with an Education Health and Care Plan
An information session led by the SEND casework team around applying for Secondary Schools when your child or young person has an Educational Health and Care Plan- this session is ideally for parents and carers of children who are in Year 5&6.
Friday 18 September 11am – 12pm A Multi Agency Preparation for Adulthood Drop In
SEND CENTRAL are hosting a multi agency drop in that consists of The City of York Specialist Learning & Employment Adviser (SLEA) Team who can advise around pathways that may be available for young people Post 16 in York, a Preparation for Adulthood Social work service manager, social worker and our NHS Transitions Nurse.
Friday 25 September 10am -12pm Benefits Advice for parents and carers of children with additional needs
To make sure you are getting all the support you are entitled to, please email SEND Central at SENDCENTRAL@york.gov.uk to arrange an appointment.
Wednesday 30 September 1.30- 2.30 A guide to Annual Reviews when you have an Educational Health and Care Plan
An information session led by the Team Leader Plan Writer from SEND team around the process of annual reviews of your EHCP. This will be an overview of what to expect, understanding the process with the opportunity for questions and answers.
Think Together are running the following workshops:
Wednesday 16 September 10am- 11.30am – Understanding low mood and introduction to CBT informed techniques to improve symptoms
A workshop to support understanding low mood, identify key features and maintaining factors of low mood. We will discuss CBT informed strategies and techniques to help manage and reduce experience of low mood.
Wednesday 23 September 10am – 11.30am What is self esteem
A workshop to support parents/carers to learn more about self-esteem, how low self-esteem can present in young people and how parents/carers can support a young person when they may be experiencing low self-esteem.
