SENDiass4BCP @SENDiass4BCP@learningdisability.social

What's on in August?
We've a couple of drop-ins coming up during August, click on the link to find out more:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/07/25/whats-on-in-august/

The SENDiass4BCP Advice line and emails are now closed until the 7th of August, as we have a little summer break to catch up. On our return, we will have fewer staff until the new term in September, so please bear with us.
More information, and places you can still get support, via our latest post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/07/21/a-little-summer-break/

Just a reminder that we have a drop-in at Rossmore Family Hub tomorrow morning - 20/07, 09:30 - 11:30. Pop along, and have a chat with one of our Officers. To find out more information about this, and our other events, click here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

Our phone & emails will be closed for the 24/07 - 05/08. This will give our staff time to catch up, as we have become quite busy toward the end of term. In addition, we have fewer staff over the summer holidays, so please bear with us. We will still be supporting families & young people who we're already supporting.

For more information on where to get support while we are closed, take a look here: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/07/13/phone-and-emails-closed-for-24-07-05-08/

We are still around as normal until then of course. :-)

A reminder for tomorrow, if you are near Boscombe: One of our SENDiass Officers and a Parent Champion will be available during a drop-in session between 12pm – 2pm at Boscombe Family Hub. An opportunity to ask any questions with regards to education, health and social care matters of children and young people up to the age of 25. Full details at https://sendiass4bcp.org/event/boscombe-family-hub-drop-in/

What events are SENDiass4BCP doing this July? We have 3 drop-in sessions coming up this month, as well as a stall at Winchelsea summer fair. For more details, click on the following link:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/07/07/what-events-are-sendiass4bcp-doing-this-july/

Join Sarah between 09:30 and 11:30 on Thursday the 6th of July, at Somerford Arc Community Centre, for free face to face support - and breakfast!
The guest visitor from BCP will be SEND Officer and Early Help Triage Worker.

Take a look at the other events coming up on our site: https://sendiass4bcp.org/events/

Parent Champions will be available at Stay and Play on Thursday the 15th of June (Queens Park YMCA) and at Branksome Outreach Centre on the 22nd of June, both between 10-11.
More info via https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/06/13/stay-and-play/

What's on next week? On Wednesday the 14th of June, we actually have three different events - 2 are workshops, and one is a drop in. For more details, click the following link to go t our newspost:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/06/09/whats-on-next-wednesday/

Anna Freud have released an animation, and a number of resources, to help young people talk about anxiety and manage their feelings. There are also guides for parent carers, and a toolkit for teachers, so that they are better prepared to help and support a young person who is struggling with anxiety overwhelming them.

While it is aimed at children between the ages of 11-13, its may be useful for other ages too. Take a look, and see if you can put it to good use!

https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/let-s-talk-about-anxiety-animation-and-teacher-toolkit/

Gill will be at
Bournemouth & Poole College
tomorrow morning! If you are studying at the college and have questions, pop by and say hi!
She can also help with queries from learning support staff, tutors, wellbeing or careers advisors. She will be there from 11.45 to 1.15, Tues 6th of June

Back to school, and it is Carer's Week as well! Sarah will be at Somerford Arc Community centre, along with others from BCP and local charities. Drop-in for questions and breakfast!
Sarah will be there this Thursday the 8th of June, between 9:30 and 11:30.
More information on Carers week, and support for carers of all ages, via the following links:
https://www.carersuk.org/
https://ourdorset.org.uk/carers-week-2023-5-11-june/
https://www.sibs.org.uk/
https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ASC-and-health/Carers/Young-carers.aspx

Having belatedly remembered that Monday is a Bank Holiday, it seemed sensible to let you know that we will be closed this Monday the 29th! You can still send us emails then, of course. Our phone lines will reopen on Tuesday the 30th, as we are keeping them open this half term.
I hope you enjoy the weather and have a nice weekend and half-term!

Take a look at the latest post on our website, passing on information from the All Age Developmental Review. As well as information about the May update, there are links to join the virtual information session on Wednesday 24 May 10am-12pm

https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/05/19/all-age-neurodevelopmental-review-2/

Relate have a 6 week program of support for the parent/carers of children with SEND. Contact them on 01202 311231 or office@relate-bournemouth.org.uk for more details.

A free online program, for parent/carers with children who have autism, with the next block of sessions starting in June. If you'd like to take part, take a look at https://www.h4c.org.uk/courses-all/pa-130623 for more information, and to book.

Join Gill and Kate today, as they visit Bournemouth and Poole College for their open day. They are there from 4-7 to give information, advice, and support. Pop over and say hi!
The photo below shows them at last year's event, however this year they will be in their lovely new SENDiass4BCP polo shirts, making them even easier to find.

Welcoming Beth, our new team member who will soon be providing you with confidential and impartial information, advise and support through our advice line! You can find out a little more about Beth and the rest of the team on our website!
https://sendiass4bcp.org/about-us/meet-the-team/

Spotlight on Supported Internships:
A webinar for parents and carers of young people preparing for adult life Thursday 18 May, 10.30 - 12:00
Join NDTi, Family Fund, and Internships Work, to learn more about supported internships and how they can benefit your child/young person.
Find out more information and book via: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/04/27/spotlight-on-supported-internships/

We hear that concerns have been expressed by some parent carers, amongst each other, that there are difficulties in getting a SENDiass Officer to work alongside you. Our Service Manager Victoria Hunt addresses these concerns on our latest new post:
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2023/04/26/difficulties-in-getting-a-sendiass-officer/