New and Upcoming Events – Toby Henderson Trust (Autism Hub)

7th June 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

Please see the following information from Toby Henderson Trust. I do hope that you find it useful.

We would like to share details of our next Open day:

The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) at the Autism Hub will be hosting a Summer drop-in Garden party, giving everyone the opportunity to come along to meet the team, learn more about what we do, whilst enjoying some refreshments in our ‘Tranquillity Garden’. We also hope it will be an opportunity to help build on the communities understanding of Autism and inclusivity for all autistic individuals and their families. Whether you have a local business, work/live in the area, are a South Tyneside professional or parent/carer we would love for you to come along.

Date: Tuesday 18th June 2024 10am – 2pm.

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Introduction to Makaton workshop for families:

We are offering a free ‘Introduction to Makaton’ Family Workshop on Monday 24th June, 10.00am-12.30pm, delivered by Makaton Tutor Anna Melling from Talk to the Hand Makaton Training (limited places available).

TTHT ‘Out & About’ in the community:

We understand through feedback received from families that it can be pretty tough, when your ‘cup is already full’ to come along to somewhere new and access support for the first time with people you have never met before. That’s why the team are so passionate about finding ways to break down those barriers and get ‘out and about’ in the community so families can meet us, have a chat and feel comfortable and reassured to come along to access our services at the autism hub.

We decided this summer we would add to the many ways we do this by planning a local ‘Walk & Talk’ event. This is a chance for anyone to meet us and join the TTHT at the Autism Hub Team on a relaxed walk and talk along the South Shields Coastline.

Wednesday 17th July 10am – 11am.

Full details can be found on the poster attached. No booking is required for this event.

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Calibre Audio: Free Audio Books!

15th April 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

I hope that you have all had a wonderful Easter break and are looking forward to the last term of this academic year!

I would like to draw your attention to a Charity that provides Audio Books to those who struggle to access text/print due to challenges such as Dyslexia, Visual Impairment, Neurodevelopmental difficulties, Long Covid and other neurological or physical difficulties.

Access to Audio Books is free for children and young people under the age of 18, but adults can also access this charity service for a small fee.

Please check out the link below to find out more.

https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/services

I do hope that you find the link useful.

 

Take care

 

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

Smile Through Sport! SEND Easter Holiday Activities for ages 8 -19

15th March 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

Smile Through Sport are a North East based disability sport charity.  They are excited to be promoting their Easter holiday activity sessions for children and young people with SEND.

Sessions will take place in Cramlington, Newcastle, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee and Stanley and will be fun, engaging and interactive providing a wide range of fun activities, sports and games, adapted for all disabilities. Siblings are welcome to attend too!

https://smilethroughsport.com/

Find out more about the charity and the great work that they do, or book a place on an event using the information on the flyer or by clicking on the link above.

Children and Sleep

7th March 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

A number of parents and carers have asked about advice around their child’s or young person’s sleep patterns and I would like to share the following links with you.

The Sleep Charity is an award winning national charity offering support, advice and training to everyone.  Please click on the link below for more information.

https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/

The Witherslack Group is offering a free webinar SEN: Children and Sleep on Friday 15th March at 10am. Please follow the link below for more information.

https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources/sen-children-and-sleep/

I do hope that you find these useful.

 

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

Free Virtual Neurodiversity Conference: Supporting You & Your Child

7th March 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

On Wednesday March 20th 10am- 3pm, Witherslack Group are hosting a free virtual conference: ‘Celebrating, Embracing and Empowering Our Children’ for parents and carers of neurodiverse children and young people.

Please click the link below and complete the form if you are interested in attending.

Please note that this is a virtual conference and therefore ‘online’ and not face-to-face.

https://pages.witherslackgroup.co.uk/virtual-conf-spring24

 

Take care

 

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

EarlyBird, EarlyBird Plus & Teen Life in South Tyneside

25th January 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

Just a little reminder that if one of your children or a child that you care for has received an Autism diagnosis, then you can contact the EarlyBird Team and enroll onto a really informative and supportive course to help you understand more about Autism and get lots of tips and ideas from the course providers and other parents and carers.

Please see the attached flyer for the up and coming Information Meeting dates (in green) and just pop along as there is no need to book a place.

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Take Care

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum

16th January 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

Please take a look at the latest information shared by South Tyneside Parent and Carer Forum below.

Happy New Year to all of our Parent Carers!

We have our first Drop-In Session taking place on Thursday 25th January 2024. This event is being hosted at Hebburn Family Hub but is open to ALL parent carers across South Tyneside.

The event is FREE and you do not need to pre-book a place. The session starts at 10am and will finish at 11:30am.

The theme for this event is Wellbeing and we will be joined by Carly at Luna Blu – Creative Arts Therapy who will introduce her business and let you know what events she has planned this year.

Wellbeing is important not just for the child or young person, but also for the parent carer. Come down, catch up and be heard.

See you there!

 

Support at Christmas time.

14th December 2023J Donkin

Dear Community,

We would like to share with you some additional weblinks that may be useful for you over the Christmas period.

A Christmas Survival Guide: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/DoingOurBit/Get-Inspired/Christmas/The-parents-Christmas-survival-guide.aspx

 

Say hello to Santa: https://www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk/article/15154/Santa-s-Grotto-at-Haven-Point

 

Autism Friendly Christmas guide: https://www.ttht.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Autism-friendly-Christmas-guide.pdf

 

Mental Health Support and Courses: https://www.southtynesidelifecyclementalhealth.nhs.uk/groups-courses/

 

Christmas Support and Grants: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/latest-news/christmas-grants-and-other-support

 

Take good care.

Ms Donkin

SENDCo

South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum

5th December 2023J Donkin

Dear Community,

South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum need your help gathering thoughts and experiences on Transitions!

Has your child or young person experienced a transition in the last 12 months? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Effective and successful transitions, from one setting to another and/or from one class to another are crucial to a child/young person’s learning and their wellbeing.

We often hear from parents about poorly handled transitions when information about prior learning or support is not shared at the right time to provide a smooth transition. We know this can have a significant impact on the child and their family.

STPCF are keen to find out about families’ experiences of transition arrangements in South Tyneside and identify what a good transition should look like.

Whilst your response will be anonymous, we will share the findings from this survey with the Local Authority and other agencies, to help inform service improvement in this area.

As a special thank you for your valued time and input, please provide your email address at the end of the survey if you wish to be entered into a draw to win a £20, £30 or £50 voucher!

Link to survey:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LJu71pRPuEy-i_rv0v3vSEmmd3u5zPpMtCchRPw70zFUQVVIUzZHQVNHTEMzMkQxTjRUVlZBMlJGMS4u

Preparing for Christmas.

17th November 2023J Donkin

Dear Community,

Preparations for Christmas are likely to be well underway in most households, with only 38 more sleeps to go until the big day. Christmas can be a very stressful time for children, young people and adults with Autism so I would just like to draw your attention to the National Autistic Society’s website which has lots of useful information and strategies which may help us to cope better during the busy festive period.

I really do hope that you find the links helpful. Just click on the link below for more information.

Take good care.

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/christmas-resources?utm_source=The%20National%20Autistic%20Society&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14212635_MKT_SB%20AP_EducationNL%2015.11.2023&utm_content=Christmas%20tips%20button&Keywords=Christmas%20tips%20button&dm_i=YA3,8GMJF,V79T0F,YY9EZ,1