The next hair shop will be held on Friday 11th October in school!
This has proved to be a great day and the progress some of our children have made overcoming their fears around hair cuts has been fantastic.
We have raised over £500 which has helped us buy new equipment for the hair shop, as well as some much needed resources around school.
Consent letters will be coming out the week before, so watch out for these!
Our next coffee morning will be Friday 20th September in the food technology room 10am – 11.30 am.
Pass It On Parents is a great, supportive group. If you need help filling in forms or applying for grants, this is the group you need. If you want to know what is available in the area for children with additional needs, we can help with that too. It’s a relaxed and friendly group and we welcome any parents who need specific support or who just want a cuppa and a chat. Come along and meet other local parents, make new friends and get great advice and support.
A big thank you to all the staff who worked hard to make the family fun day such a great day! We had a fantastic turn out and the sun shone. We were delighted to host Pony Friendship, West Denton Fire Brigade, Nobels’ Amusements and Rides, the Alan Shearer Centre, Community Dental Nurse and many more.
The family fun day is a great opportunity for our families to find out information about local services, socialise with friends old and new and raise money for our wonderful school. Thanks so much for your support, and see you again next year at our 2020 Family Fun Day!
Another busy day in the pop up hairshop.
The progress some of our most anxious children have made is amazing, now sitting happily without any adult support, huge steps. The children seem to really enjoy the atmosphere.
We bought new equipment for the salon and table and chairs for the new outdoor classroom class 4/5a have been busy with.
Another busy fun day in the pop up salon !
We had 42 children visit us this session which has taken our donations over £500 from the beginning. This has enabled us to buy some new resources for school.
We have some budding hairstylists, who loved using the Girls’ World hairdressing heads.
Nike have released a new trainer that zips open at the back which makes putting shoes on top of AFOs much easier. There are a few designs and they are reasonably priced.
Another busy, productive coffee morning with the fabulous Pass it on Parents providing help and support.
We have some paid workers who support this parental voice group and help keep everyone informed, particularly using social media.
What is a Wiki?
Wikis are simple, accessible, secure and easy to build. They can be used to create multimedia person-centred plans that use pictures, words, video and sound to capture the voice, skills, aspirations and needs of the individual.
Wikis give ownership of the planning process to individuals and families, facilitating genuine collaboration between parents, teachers and professionals, with access given to view the wiki only from the person who has the log in, and only that person can add or edit its content.
Wikis offer a method for children with complex needs to explain some of those complexities in their own way, to record their needs and just do it once. It can hold lots of information that could help anyone working with your child understand themselves and their needs.
I have added a link to show one families experience and how this has worked so well for them.
Skills for Life have secured funding to train parents and give a years free trial for the first 50 families interested.
This looks just perfect for any families that struggle to go abroad with their family because of their child’s additional needs.
One of our parents at Hadrian has recently returned and reported they had the best holiday ever!
You can apply for help with costs through the 24×7 Special Needs Holiday Trust which is a registered UK charity created to financially assist families where it could. The trust is constantly looking at ways to raise funds to send people to Centre Algarve for a well-deserved break, turning their wishes into a reality – http://centrealgarve.org/
Centre Algarve Holiday Centre for people with Special Needs –
“Set in the beautiful Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and just 2 minutes from the pretty local village of Moncarapacho, the Centre Algarve is mainland Europe’s only specialist holiday Centre which is fully equipped to allow people with special needs young and old to experience a wonderful holiday with their family or carers.
We have created an environment where everybody feels comfortable, safe and secure within our wonderful grounds that are fully enclosed and gated. A magical and unique holiday centre where fun and memories are created.
The Centre has 14 bedrooms keeping the experience intimate and not too overwhelming as with most large complexes. Whether you are relaxing by the pool or enjoying yourself within our private secure facilities, you will always be able to keep a watchful eye even whilst you relax and unwind in the evening”.
Facilities include:
Discovery centre »The Discovery Centre has a multisensory and soft play room which allows visitors to experience different light, sound and tactile sensations.
Animal experience »As an integral part of staying with us all guests can have an up-close encounter with our collection of animals.
Swimming Pool »The swimming and paddling pools are enclosed for safety and security. The pool is accessible via a seated hoist and there is also extended wider steps and grab rail.
Sensory and vegetable gardens »The Centre boasts extensive gardens with many smells textures and colours.
Sensory room »The Discovery Centre has a multisensory and soft play room which allows visitors to experience different light, sound and tactile sensations.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Pass It On Parents session, last Friday. We had a productive time, filling forms and passing out information.
Pass It On Parents is a great, supportive group. If you need help filling in forms or applying for grants, this is the group you need. If you want to know what is available in the area for children with additional needs, we can help with that too. It’s a relaxed and friendly group and we welcome any parents who need specific support or who just want a cuppa and a chat. Come along and meet other local parents, make new friends and get great advice and support.
