Finding someone who is willing to just listen is special and rare. Especially if it’s someone who GETS it. That’s exactly why we assembled a group of parent carers with personal and professional SEND experience to create our free Listening Ear service contact.org.uk/listening-ear
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Education Financial Support and Online ESOL classes – September 2021 update
The ESOL NI September 2021 (First Edition) update with suggestions and links to opportunities for ‘Education Financial Support and Online ESOL classes – September 2021’ is now available to download.
Southern Area LPG FYI – 2nd September 2021
Welcome to the 66th edition of our information bulletin, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).
As we enter the start of a new school year some challenges still remain for families in an ever-changing environment. Two of the key priorities for our Locality Planning Action Plans are Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Heath for Children & Young People and Supporting Parents & Caregivers. With this in mind, can we draw your attention to some very relevant opportunities for parents on pages 3-5 which have been organised through the CAWT MACE programme. Places are limited so please hurry to register!
We also have other opportunities, events and activities in this edition of ‘FYI’ and please forward this onto any relevant contacts you may have – whether colleagues or families with whom you work.
Preparing your Young Person with a disability for Adult Life
The transition to adulthood can be a stressful time for SEND parents. Changes in education, new benefits, adult social care, independent living, employment, relationships… there’s suddenly so much to think about! Get ready for adult life with our help – https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/information-advice-services/preparing-for-adult-life/