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Waterside's Children's Centre
Christmas can be a hard time to cope for our children with SEND and we want to help.
Come along to our session which will include talks,information sharing and resource making. There will also be a play area for pre-school children too.
Coping at Christmas
Moodspark - Mental Health Friends Workbook
Moodspark - Mental Health Friends Handbookhttps://moodspark.org.uk/
CUES Parenting Support Group
Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations
CUES-2024-Information-Flyer-for-Parents
Includes Us 2
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Waterside Children's Centre
Come along once a month to the Waterside Children's Centre's friendly support group for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
SEND Parent and Carer Support GroupParent Information Sessions
Waterside's Childrens Centre-SEND Parent and Carer-Support GroupWaterside's Children Centre - Under 25s Parents GroupWaterside's Children Centre - Parent Information Sessions
Black and Minority Ethnic Sahayak Support Services
Sahayak Support Service LeafletRethink Asian Helpline
Rethink Asian Helpline Leaflet
Ashford Youth Hub
Parent-Information-October 2023
SEN Information Day - The Autism Apprentice
Please see below details of The Autism Apprentice's SEN information day being held on 9th November in Queenborough.
How Mainstream Schools Support Children with SEN
The Education People have been funded by Kent County Council to deliver training to parents and carers of children with SEND from across Kent.
Support for Parents and Carers Leaflet
CUES Parenting Support Group
Kent Autistic Trust (KAT)
We have been informed that Kent Autistic Trust (KAT) have begun to provide information sessions for parents.
https://www.katfamilysupport.co.uk/info-sessions
IASK Virtual Workshops
Please find information below about free online Special Educational Needs (SEN) support in the early years, mainstream schools and colleges workshops.
Kent SEND Newsletter
You can read previous newsletters and sign up to new ones here.
Kent's Special Education Needs and Disabilities Newsletter. Please read the SEND newsletter, Bumper Summer Holiday Edition here.
Schools Reconnect Program Update
We are pleased to inform you of some exciting opportunities being made available to
children and young people in Kent by businesses and community organisations who are working with us to make Reconnect a success. These include:
- Free travel on buses
- Free learning opportunities
- Discounted leisure centre offer
- Locality events
Online Safety
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers
Parent Toolkit - Online issues
An open letter
An open letter to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), their parents, families and others who support them from Vicky Ford, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families.
Click here for more information
HomeStart Ashford & District - Working alongside families
Includes Us 2 “My Time” Groups
Includes Us 2 “My Time” support groups provide a relaxed and informal space for parents/carers of children with a disability or a special educational need to meet up.
Disabled Sports Academy Information
Parenting Drop in
The weekly Parenting Drop in session is aimed at all parents with children aged 0-25 years. If you have any concerns about your child/children’s behaviour or have found yourself in a challenging situation, please come along for advice, guidance and support. *No appointment necessary*
Parent Drop in - Ashford Youth Hub
Imago Short Breaks - Respite service for children with learning disabilities
For ages 8-13 years Imago provides:
- Support for the child and the family
- 6-7 hour day trips during the school half term and summer holidays
- After school clubs (will hopefully be returning from April 2022)
- Weekly online meeting via Zoom where we run various activities and games
For ages 14-19 year Imago provides:
- Support for the young person and their family
- 6-7 hour day trips once a month on a Saturday
- 6-7 hour day trips during the school half term and summer holidays
- Weekly online meeting via Zoom where we run various activities and games
The criteria for our service is that a child/young person needs to either have a diagnosis of a disability and/or have an EHCP in place or in process.
If you wish to refer any young people to our service, you can do here on our website: Short Breaks Service (imago.community)
Kent's Local Offer
Are you a parent/carer of a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
Register your interest today by visiting: www.kent.gov.uk/localofferfeedback or email yourvoice2@kent.gov.uk with any questions you have or if you are unable to attend these sessions.
A new group for girls with diagnosed ADHD traits or are on the pathway to diagnosis.
Unstoppable Girls
PDA Supporters Group Kent
pda group flyer
Kent PACT
A forum for parents and carers of children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within Kent local authority.
Parent Guides
A Parent Guide to ADHDA Parent Guide to Cognition Learning-An Understanding of Dyslexia in the ClassroomA Parent Guide to Pupil Voice
KCC Understanding Your Child
Parent Consultation Line
Parent Consultation Line Flyer