Dates for your Diary, Inclusion & the Holidays 8th February 2016 Dear All Please note the workshop with Steve Broach below (a leading SEND barrister) as well as lots of other useful stuff… (including the World of Work)
Money for children’s activities… (deadline) A short while ago we advertised an ‘Easy Read’ guide on applying for Aiming High funding (activities for children & young people). This included the news that families can now apply for annual memberships or passes between now and end of March 2016. You can find a copy of the ‘Easy Read’ guide on the Useful Documents on our website. The full amount that can be applied for is £500 per tax year, per child. As the end of year is fast approaching, Caroline Jager will need to have all invoices in and parents reimbursed by the end of March. Please note that the closing date for applications is 26th February (to allow 4 weeks to process all payments). Parents can still apply for activities in March; it's just Caroline Jager need to ensure they are paid for before the end of the financial year.
What can a school do to support your child? And what can’t they do? SEND Family Voices are hosting two meetings at Trafalgar Junior School for parents to discuss SEN Support and more. All families within this ‘locality’ will be invited however it is open to all. 23rd February – 10am-12noon & 7pm-9pm – Twickenham Please see the attached letter with more information and venue details.
Steve Broach talks with SEND Family Voices We’re delighted to welcome Steve to speak with families and professionals in Kingston & Richmond…. Monday 7th March – 9.30am to 2.30pm Harlequins, The Stoop, Langhorn Drive, Twickeham, TW2 7SX There is no charge to anyone attending this workshop & lunch is included. However, please register using the link below, and if you have any additional needs, please e-mail us. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/steve-broach-talks-with-send-family-voices-tickets21428062913 Steve is a very calm and pragmatic presenter and will provide an overview of the SEND Reforms, including the legal aspects of related subjects such as Short Breaks, SEN Transport. There will be a focus on the link between the Care Act (April 2015) and the Children’s & Families Act (Sept 2015) – and the transition from children’s social care to adult social care services. We’re clear that having both parents and professionals in the same room creates an illuminating and positive dialogue. Steve is a barrister at Monckton Chambers specialising in cases involving disabled children and young people and children and young people with SEN. Steve is also co-author of