SEND Local Offer

29th September 2023J Donkin

Dear Community,

South Tyneside Local Authority have produced a wonderfully informative booklet called South Tyneside’s Ordinarlily Available Provision – Expectations of all education settings.

Mrs Moody (Head Teacher) and I, attended one of the launch meetings on Wednesday along with many other educational professionals, social care and health professionals and parents and carers to discover and discuss what should be in place for children and young people with additional needs.

I have attached the booklet so please have a look through it so that you can gain a greater understanding of what to expect from your educational setting, Local Authority and partner services.

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

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South Tyneside’s Ordinarily Available Provision Guide

27th September 2023h teacher

This morning Miss Donkin and I attended the launch of South Tyneside’s ordinarily available provsion. A guide which defines the expected high quality provision to be available within all settings across the local area, to enusre our young people with SEND are able to attend inclusive provisions which support them to learn, grow and achieve.

This guide has been produced in partnership with parents / carers, Special Educational Network Co-ordinators (SENCOs), and other education, health, and care partners and we hope will be a really useful tool.

https://sendlocaloffer.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/19610/South-Tyneside-s-Ordinarily-Available-Provision-Guide

 

Foundation of Light Family Learning

26th September 2023h teacher

The Foundation of Light will be running  family learning sessions at Hebburn Family Hub. The 8-week course allows adults to spend time thinking about their own and their child’s mental well-being. Topics covered include, communicating and managing emotions, self-esteem, resilience, anger and stress and is suitable for parents with children aged 7-11 years old.

As well as the 8 parent sessions a further session will run in which children can also attend and join in some fun activities.

To register your interest please email:

[email protected]

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Great North Run

13th September 2023h teacher

Ethan and his family had a truly amazing weekend at the GNR events, raising awareness of the very important work of the Percy Hedley Foundation. They were also really happy to meet, and have their photo taken with Sir Mo Farah during his last ever competitive run.

Well done everyone!

If you took part in the events over the weekend, we would love to hear from you.

SEND Inclusion Event

13th September 2023h teacher

https://sendlocaloffer.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/19736/Welcome-event-OAP-Launch-and-Inclusion-Service

South Tyneside Council is launching its Ordinarily Available Provision guide for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

This guide defines the expected high-quality provision to be available within all settings across the local area.

Parents / carers and professionals are invited to this launch event to find out more about the guide and how it will be used in schools and settings across the Borough.

As part of the launch Andy Ritchie, Service Manager, Access and Inclusion and Rachael Hood, Inclusion Service Lead will be providing other updates, including introducing the new Inclusion Service and SEND Family Support Coordinator and upcoming projects that you can get involved in.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

Refreshments are available.

There are limited spaces available and registration is mandatory.To register, visit SEND inclusion event registration.

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SEND Summer Holiday Activities

10th July 2023J Donkin

Dear Community,

 

Please see the attached Flyer if you think anyone in your household with SEND needs would enjoy participating in SEND Cricket Sessions over the summer holidays.

There are various FREE  ‘One-Day Camps’  for 7- 11 year old’s, on offer across the North East, so if you have a budding Ben Stokes, Moreen Ali or James Anderson at home, then get them along to try it out and have some fun at the same time.

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Have a wonderful summer!

 

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

Autism Support

26th May 2023J Donkin

Dear Parents & Carers,

If you have a child who has recently received an Autism diagnosis or received an Autism diagnosis some time ago, but you haven’t yet attended a support programme, please make note of the following:

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EarlyBird, EarlyBird Plus and Teen Life are excellent and easily accessible programmes that assist you to develop a tool-kit of strategies that will enable you to support your child.  Working along side other parents, carers and school staff (where they are able to attend), you will receive invaluable opportunities to share your experiences and pick up some ‘Top Tips’ along the way.

If you would like to attend, but a little worried about making that first step, please just get in touch with me and I will support you with this.

Please remember that this course is for the parents and carers of those children who have already received an Autism diagnosis. 

Have a wonderful half-term break.

Ms Donkin

SENDCo

Kooth – You don’t have to face it alone!

9th May 2023J Donkin

Dear Community,

SATs and Exams are upon us and this can be a very anxious time for many young people.  Please get in touch with Kooth if you feel that you need some additional support with Mental Health and Wellbeing, especially anxiety.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week #MHAW takes place during 15th – 21st May.

See the flyer below which outlines how to get in touch with Kooth.

 

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For general information about what Kooth has to offer please click the link below or scan the QR code.

 

https://www.kooth.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=MHAW-23&utm_term=3rdprt_day1

Local Authority SEND Support

4th May 2023J Donkin

Dear Community,

The Local Education Authority would like you to know about the SENDIASS Team (Special Educational Needs and Disability, Information Advice and Support Service), who are here to support parents, carers and staff, or anyone else who supports anyone with additional needs.

Epinay Business and Enterprise School have the pleasure of hosting an event with the  SENDIASS Team on Wednesday 21 June 15.30 – 17.30.

If you would like to meet services and find out more about the support that is on offer then you can book a free ticket.

Please see the flyer for more information!

Scan the QR code, get in touch at the address on the flyer or click on the following link.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/information-advice-and-support-in-south-tyneside-tickets-591258519147

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