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What’s new?
My Independence will transform outcomes for young people with SEND ASDAN’s new programme, My Independence, has been designed to help all learners with SEND prepare for adulthood. My Independence is structured around the four pathways for preparing for adulthood. It has been created alongside government advisers and SEND experts NDTi (National Development Team for Inclusion), and caters for learners working from pre-Entry level to Entry level 3.
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New solution for false fire alarms The new Low Profile Universal Stopper from Safety Technology International is an invaluable deterrent against false fire alarms, featuring a refined slimline design that provides the necessary protection without encroaching into the surrounding area. An optional sounder is now accompanied by a flashing LED acting as an additional visual alert, ideal for adapted settings for people with hearing impairments. A sturdy polycarbonate shell deflects heavy blows making it ideal for all education settings, busy corridors, and sports halls – you may have seen STI protective call point covers in the background of recent BBC Documentary “A Special School” filmed at Ysgol Y Deri.
Free samples at asdan.org.uk/my-independence
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Become a Foster Care Hero
Fairfield Farm College getting creative
Do you have room in your heart and in your home to change someone’s life? You need to be over 21, have a spare room and go through a few checks to make sure fostering is right for you. You don’t need special qualifications, and you’ll receive training, benefits and financial support.
Students are getting creative during lockdown, taking part in a Virtual Bake Off. Students cooked up a variety of delicious chocolate chip mug cakes, with students taking to Zoom to judge each other’s creations. This is just one of many online activities that students have been enjoying as part of their virtual learning programme during the latest lockdown.
Fostering is one of the most rewarding things you can do, and Derbyshire County Council would love to talk to you about becoming one of their foster care heroes. Call 0800 083 77 44 or visit derbyshire.gov.uk/fostering for more information.
Fairfield Farm College offers predominantly vocational lessons, such as Hospitality, Catering, Retail, Horticulture, Animal Management and Equine Studies, so offering these lessons online has been a challenge for teachers. However, the team have risen to the occasion, and have learned a variety of new ways to interact and enjoy a shared learning experience. fff.ac.uk
Lasting Power of Attorney Service
Support for Children with Sight Loss
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has expanded the benefits and Lasting Power of Attorney service offered by its in-house Advice Team.
NEW resources available on their website providing practical information to support you and your child – including a guide to what experts you may meet, and what they can do to help.
The Advice Team offers support to anyone with a physical or learning disability, and their carers and families, on a matter of topics including PIP, ESA, CSA, wills with trusts, and Lasting Power of Attorney documents. During the pandemic, the team has been able to expand this service outside of Dorset at a reduced cost due to providing support over the phone as opposed to inperson appointments. If you require help or support, visit diverseabilities.org.uk/advice to find out more.
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You can also find detailed advice to help your child receive the education support they are entitled to – including everything you need to know about the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. Plus resources to help keep your child active and engaged at home, including advice on home learning. Find out more at guidedogs.org.uk/children or call 0800 781 1444 to speak to their specialist team.
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