Events in 2021
Special United - Come and join us via Zoom video chat |
| Date: |
Monday, 10th May 2021 |
| Time: |
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm |
| Full details: |
Pdf |
We will be joined by Deborah Hunter who is the Mental Health lead and Principal Educational Psychologist at Brighter Futures for children. A nd Angelika Welz the Team Manager of the Pr imary Mental Health Team at Brighter Futures for Children.
To book email lisaharry14@aol.com
RSVP No later than Friday 7th May 2021
* When booking please include your email address linked to your Zoom account and your postal address to receive vouchers. |
Join us for an on-line video session via Zoom and talk with Children, Young People and Family Services (which includes CAMHS) |
| Date: |
Thursday, 13th May 2021 |
| Time: |
11.30 am – 12.30 pm |
| Full details: |
Pdf |
We have invited Children, Young People and Family services, (which includes CAMHS), Mairi Evans - Clinical Director, Mary-Jane Stroud - Neurodiversity Lead (Autism & ADHD) and Daryl Nicholas - Service User and Participation Lead to our next coffee morning.
This is an opportunity for families to find out about topics such as on-line assessments, different pathways and how waiting lists are prioritised. Mairi would like to discuss with families the strategy she will be developing, to implement and embed the neurodiversity (autism) strategy for Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, which will include mental health and physical health services and child and adult services.
Please see flyer for full details and booking details. To book your place, please email fran.morgan.rff@gmail.com or telephone/text 07516 185380. |
Save the Date:
1st July 2021
Transition Conference for Preparing for Adulthood |
| Date: |
Thursday, 1st July 2021 |
| Time: |
9.30 am - 2.30 pm |
| Poster: |
Pdf |
Transition Conference for Preparing for Adulthood, jointly hosted by RFF and PSC.
Join the morning session and hear an adult's personal experience. Professor Luke Clements will be talking on the law covering The Care Act, What to expect if the young person has money, Mental Capacity Act.
The afternoon session will cover Education Pathways, Routes to Employment or Day Time Activities
Look out for more details and booking information in the near future.
Enquiries/Booking: fran.morgan.rff@gmail.com |
Autism Berkshire and Parenting Special Children On-line Workshops |
See flyer for full details: |
Pdf |
For Autism Berkshire's 5-hour workshops - they will be in two parts running on consecutive weeks. Parents can book a place on part 1 of these workshops and once they have attended, will receive an invitation to join part 2. |
Dear Parent Carers
Due to the recent government advice to avoid social contact where possible, we have reluctantly decided to cancel our coffee evening on 25th March at Krazy Play Days and not arrange any further events for the Forum or Special United for the next 12 weeks. This is to protect the children, young people and families who attend our events and our staff and volunteers. We will continue to review the situation as the government and Public Health England update their advice and keep you informed.
We know that this is a challenging time for families of children and young people with additional needs and would recommend the following for support during this time:
Facebook have peer to peer Facebook pages that are a mine of useful information and support including social stories about the Coronavirus and tips getting through this time:
SEND Carers United
Kids Physical Disability Berkshire
The SEND VCB project (It is aimed at VCB - parents of children and young people with violent or challenging behaviour but it has great resources for all children with SEND.)
The Reading Local Offer is also always there for online support and helplines.
The Forum aim to produce a weekly email with the best information from Facebook, for those who don't access it.
There are lots of great resources going round about how to home educate your children if schools are closed or you have to self-isolate your family (eg Reading IASS) but remember this is an exceptional time so don't put any pressure on yourself - this is about getting through each day.
We will arrange more events for parents and young people as soon as we can. In the meantime, stay safe and be kind to yourselves.
We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Ramona Bridgman
Chair, Reading Families' Forum
SEND Local Offer 16+ Newsletter |
We hope you find the newsletter useful, it’s packed full of information about what is available to young people with SEND as they transition into adulthood.
This newsletter is just a snapshot of what is available on the Local Offer so if there is something missing that you would like information about you can email localoffer@reading.gov.uk or call 0118 937 3777 (opt 2).
To unsubscribe or change your permissions you can always contact us at: fis@reading.gov.uk or localoffer@reading.gov.uk |
Latest SEND Local Offer Newsletter |
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It’s a little different to usual as everything is still mostly online but hopefully you will find something interesting to join in with.
Support services are still operating via phone or email and there are a large number of Zoom events/webinars to take part in. |
| Spring 2021 Newsletter: |
Spring 2021 Newsletter pdf file |
SPECIAL UNITED SEND Youth Forum |
View the pdf link for information on another great evening and the Adult Social Care team |
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