Dates, Reminders & School Admissions 8th October 2017 Dear All We’re having a busy month with parent/carer meetings and focus groups. Reminders and November dates for diaries below…
CAMHS Chats 2 – last two next week CAMHS = Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services These meetings follow on from the summer term discussions on the diagnostic pathways for autism and adhd. The Kingston Commissioner will be attending each of these meetings to share proposals, talk and listen. Monday 9th October - 1pm to 2.30pm at Express CIC, 452 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 7EL To book e-mail: info@expresscic.org.uk Tuesday 10th October - 7pm to 8.30pm at Langdon Down Ctr, Normansfield, 2A Langdon Park. Teddington. TW11 9PS To book e-mail: sendfamilyvoices@outlook.com
Educational Psychology - working with parents There is one more focus group with the Educational Psychology Service; an opportunity to influence a service our children need. Achieving for Children's Educational Psychology Service (AfC EPS) are front line workers with our children, young people and the schools. They are highly trained professionals and they want to understand how parents experience EPS, and then improve their services where needed. The final focus group is: Monday 16th October - 7pm to 9pm Doubletree Hilton, 1 Skerne Rd, Kingston, KT2 5FJ
SEND Forum with Sir’s Vince Cable and Ed Davey MPs Ruils and SEND Family Voices are jointly facilitating this opportunity for parents, carers and young people to address their concerns directly to local MPs. Friday 20th October -12noon to 2.30pm at Cole Court Lodge, 150 London Rd, Twickenham, TW1 1HD Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-forum-tickets-38335644946 The aim is to allow the MPs to understand the extent and seriousness of the issues faced by families as a result of the 2014 SEND reforms and cuts to education budgets. Time will be very limited, and if you wish to contribute it would be very helpful if you could send a precis of your experiences / concerns, as soon as possible, to: E: Alexhardy@ruils.co.uk or E: Penny@sendfamilyvoices.org This is an extraordinary chance to influence local and national policy through personal testimony, and we hope you will join us.