It was wonderful to have parents back in school for the ‘Pass it on Parents’ coffee morning, it has been such a long time since we could all be together. The coffee mornings run monthly and all parents are welcome; its a great place for a catch up, coffee, support and great advice.
The team provides information and advice on a range of issues, from helping you to navigate your way around the Local Offer, connecting you with other services, to offering advice on a range of specific issues such as transport, holidays, activities and planning for adulthood.
We can offer practical information and advice, appropriate to individual circumstances and we work across all agencies such as education, social care, health, benefits, leisure and voluntary services.
We can support you in meetings in school and help with Parental Views in the Education Health & Care Plan Assessment process. Our Information Advice and Guidance service will work with you to see if you need more in depth support such as supporting you at Early Help meetings.
We are happy to be having the coffee mornings back in the school building! It will now be held in music studio in the rebound centre.
George at ASDA has become the first supermarket to release a range of school wear for children with specific or sensory-sensitive needs.
The new clothing range called âEasy On Easy Wearâ is designed to help children who may find traditional school uniform overwhelming or difficult due to needs such as autism. ASDA have said that they have done extensive research with customers and charities to make the clothing range as suitable as possible for a wide range of children.
During their research it was found that 9 in 10 parents of children with specific needs said that they get âupset or distressedâ when trying to either dress their children or watch them do so themselves. The research also found that because most school uniform is designed for neuro-typical children, there are design elements such as hard to do up buttons, tight necklines and non-elasticated cuffs that make things extremely difficult for some children, especially those with autism.
The new range has been made to look the same as other items that children would wear at school but to have design features that make getting dressed in the morning as stress free and calm for parents and children as possible. The items have buttons with easy close fastenings, softer thread on seams, elasticated waist bands and care information printed directly on the items rather than on a label.
Fantastic! This will make such a difference to so many children’s lives.
Disability North have now set up a register to make finding work as a PA or finding a suitable PA to support you or your family members that little bit easier. I have added the link below.
Family Advice & Support
Family Advice and Support team
Our  Family Advice and Support team works with disabled children, young people and their families. The team includes Pass it on Parents, Family Advice Workers and project workers working together to provide co-ordinated support for families.
We are currently funded to work with families who live in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What the Family Advice and Support Team can do for you:
- Do you live in Newcastle?
- Do you have a child or young person with a disability or special needs?
Our Family Advice and Support team (FAS) work with parents and carers of disabled children and young people up to the age of 25 years to provide co-ordinated support.
What the Family Advice and Support Team can do for you:
Information Advice and Support
The team provides information and advice on a range of issues, from helping you to navigate your way around the Local Offer, connecting you with other services, to offering advice on a range of specific issues such as transport, holidays, activities and planning for adulthood.
We can offer you practical information and advice, appropriate to your circumstances and we work across all agencies such as education, social care, health, benefits, leisure and voluntary services.
We can support you in meetings in school and help with Parental Views in the Education Health & Care Plan Assessment process. Our Information Advice and Guidance service will work with you to see if you need more in depth support such as supporting you at Early Help meetings.
In Depth Casework
We can offer in depth advice and support for parents/carers tailored to your individual familyâs needs, working with other agencies towards positive outcomes for your family. This support is usually more longer term, and is not time limited, but considers your familyâs situation.
For example we can help families prepare for meetings so that the views of parents, children and young people are heard.
Grant Funding Applications
We can provide help and guidance on completing grant funding application forms for items or activities which will help your family or child/young person. (This is often dependent on family income).
Coffee Morning / Drop ins
Come and meet other parent/carers and find out what works for them. Speak to our team face to face to help you get information relevant to your family.
Due to the current restrictions we are not holding in person coffee mornings. Join our Pass it on Parents facebook group to find out about our online coffee mornings.
Workshops / Training
We run workshops and events based on feedback from parents on a variety of topics including âHow to use Newcastle Local Offer websiteâ and âPreparing for Adulthoodâ â preparing parents for when their young person moves from childrenâs to adult services.
Social Media
Our social media allows you to keep up to date with news and local activities for you and your family. You can connect with other parents/carers to help each other.
Facebook:Â Family Advice and Support at Skills for People
This open page provides information on leisure activities, news stories, research projects, details of training events and advice for parents.
Facebook:Â Pass it on Parents Newcastle
This closed group is for local parents of disabled children and young people. Once you join you can ask other parents about problems you are having and where to get help and share your experiences with one another. This page also provides information on activities happening locally including coffee mornings and drop in events.
Twitter:Â @Passitonparents
This twitter feed has information for parents on local activities, campaigns, news stories, support groups etc.
Here is all information regarding the Children with Disabilities Parent Pack. There is still funding available until April 2021 so please apply as soon as possible. Some more information can be found here: https://nunsmoorcentretrust.com/the-access-fund/
Another busy day in the pop hair shop!
