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Achieve together supporting transitions Achieve together has over 25 years of experience in supporting young people and their families as they transition from children’s to adult services. New this year, Achieve together has created a dedicated team that’s on hand to take your calls if you need advice about transitions. You can also visit their website to read about their approach and how they can provide support for you every step of the way. The referrals hub can give you advice 7 days a week on 03301 755 332, or visit the website: achievetogether. co.uk/adult-transition-with-special-educational-needs
Mental Health Support in Schools: Training for Professionals The Centre for Therapeutic Storywriting provides two specific training courses to support mental health in schools. Both have an impressive evidence base. The first, Therapeutic Storywriting, works with groups of 6 pupils using story writing to process emotional difficulties. Research shows that the groups develop emotional resilience, improve social skills while also improving pupils’ attainment in writing. Story Links is a parent partnership intervention supporting vulnerable pupils with behaviours related to attachment anxiety. Research shows that the 10-week intervention reduces pupil anxiety, increases parental involvement in their child’s learning and improves reading skills. Find out more at TherapeuticStorywriting.co.uk
The Autism Show is returning this June! The national event for autism, in association with the National Autistic Society, returns to London, Birmingham and Manchester in June, packed with informative talks, one to one clinics and hundreds of specialist products and services. Highlights include broadcasters Melanie Sykes (pictured) and Dr Carrie Grant speaking in the Autism Matters Theatre, and the Cubbie Sensory Hub and Rebound Therapy (in partnership with Playgrade Trampolines) interactive features. If you’re looking for information and direction pre or post diagnosis; facing daily challenges; or approaching significant transition points, then this event can help you. Book your tickets now and save 20% www.autismshow.co.uk
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BPS launches autism eLearning with psychological focus The BPS has three new autism eLearning courses to help you master how you work with and support autistic adults. Designed by autistic consultants in collaboration with specialist psychologists, there’s a course to suit you – whether you work with autistic people on a regular basis or you want to brush up your knowledge. Start learning now and get a discount when you buy all three courses at learn.bps.org.uk or contact cpd@bps.org.uk.
Condover College’s Hydrotherapy Pool Condover College Ltd (CCL) based in the heart of Shropshire, is an education and residential care provider for adults 18+ with learning disabilities. CCL is a charity exempt from registration and they re-invest all their money back into the people who they educate and care for. After years of fundraising, CCL recently built an in-house Hydrotherapy Pool. Students access the Hydrotherapy Pool, allowing them to reap the benefits. Hydrotherapy is an important therapeutic intervention, particularly those who spend time in a wheelchair as this is their only experience of completely free movement. 01743 872250 condovercollege.co.uk admin@condovercl.org.uk
Dawsongroup | bus and coach partners with Birmingham City Council Since 2015, Dawsongroup | bus and coach has partnered with Birmingham City Council, providing the council with accessible vehicles for Mayfield School. The school caters for more than 300 students with Special Educational Needs across two sites in Birmingham. All vehicles were fitted with air-purifiers during the coronavirus pandemic, mitigating against the spread of COVID-19 and increasing the safety of the students. Dawsongroup | bus and coach’s priority service and full maintenance package, including safety inspections and breakdown recovery, is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring Mayfield School’s students always have transport. dawsongroupbusandcoach.co.uk
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