SEND
Welcome to the next edition of our newsletter dedicated specifically to Special Educational Needs.
If you have any suggestions of what you would like to see in future SEND newsletters, please let us know.
23rd January. 2.30 – 4.30pm
SEND advice and support clinic
20th February, 9am
SEND Coffee Morning
27th March, 9am
SEND Coffee Morning
At Throckley the special education and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) is Ms L Wright.
She can be contacted at:
send@throckleyprim.newcastle.sch.uk
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
- Welcome
- Useful contacts
- Dates for your diary
- Coffee mornings
- SEND advice and support clinic
- SEND support
- SEND in focus
SEND Local Offer https://www.newcastlesupportdirectory.org.u k/send-local-offer
SENDIASS: parent/carer advice service https://www.newcastlesendiass.co.uk/
SEND: guide for parents and carers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications /send-guide-for-parents-and-carers
Single Point of Access
Click on the QR code for further Information ngspaadmin@cntw.nhs.uk
We will be holding two further coffee mornings this term.
The Newcastle Parent and Carer Forum will be attending both coffee mornings They will be on hand to offer advice and find out how they can further support the needs of families here at Throckley.
More information to follow.
Each half-term Ms Wright, SENDCo, will be holding a support and advice clinic. Parents or carers can make a 15-minute appointment to speak with her about any SEND concerns they have about their child.
To make an appointment contact her at the email or telephone number below.
Does your child have a special educational need or disability?
Come to our support group at Galafield Family Hub on a Friday from 9:30am to 11.30am. It’s a friendly place for parents and carers to chat and get advice.
Get advice from professionals.
Talk to other parents and carers.
Share ideas.
For further information contact: newcastleouterwestenquiries@newcastle.gov.uk
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse.
Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school.
Most cases are diagnosed when children are under 12 years old, but sometimes it's diagnosed later in childhood.
Sometimes ADHD is diagnosed later as an adult.
The symptoms of ADHD may improve with age, but many adults who were diagnosed with the condition at a young age continue to experience problems.
People with ADHD may also have additional problems, such as sleep and anxiety disorders.
Symptoms
The symptoms of ADHD can be categorised into 2 types of behavioural problems:
inattentiveness (difficulty concentrating and focusing)
hyperactivity and impulsiveness
Many people with ADHD have problems that fall into both these categories, but this is not always the case.
What causes ADHD?
There is no one cause of ADHD. It is considered to be a result of an often-complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors
Diagnosis and treatment
Treatment for ADHD can help relieve the symptoms and make the condition much less of a problem in day-to-day life. It can be treated using medicine or therapy, but a combination of both is often best.
If you think your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), speak to a GP. You can also speak to your child’s teacher or the school’s special educational needs coordinator (SENCO).
Further information about supporting people with ADHD can be found at: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Living with - NHS