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Parents

ICT and Inclusion

ict and inclusion logoCALL Scotland are holding 2 courses ICT and Inclusion and extra drop in session for parents and carers.

And for parents in particular…..

This year we are running extra drop-in sessions for parents of children with additional support needs at our Edinburgh event!

Parents can attend these themed drop-in sessions hosted by CALL Scotland specialist staff. This will provide an opportunity for parents to view and discuss ICT resources and strategies for supporting children with a range of additional supports needs such as language, learning, communication and access. There will be no presentation at these sessions as such, but an opportunity to view selected technology and learn how it can be used to support children in school and/or home.

As well as these sessions parents can come along earlier in the afternoon from 2pm onwards, to see the ICT and Inclusion exhibition and to chat with the exhibitors.

The location, date and time for the parents’ drop-in is:

  • CALL Scotland, Edinburgh – Wednesday 10 June 2015, 4.30-5.30 pm

The drop-in sessions will cover:

  • Primary level access to the curriculum, including literacy & dyslexia
  • Secondary level access to the curriculum, including speech recognition
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) single message technology to higher level devices
  • Technology to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties

There is no need for parents to book for drop-in events, just turn up in time for your selected session or come along to the exhibition anytime from 2pm onwards. To find out more go to the ICT and Inclusion web page or telephone CALL Scotland on 0131 651 6235.

Click here for more information

Parents

School Uniform

Time to buy school uniform for next session…….

Man’s World will be in school tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd June at 10am for anyone wishing to purchase new school uniform.

Parents

Partners In Policymaking

Partners in Policy MakingPartners In Policymaking is returning to Scotland in October

Partners in Policymaking’ is a leadership development programme for parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and disabled Adults, including people with learning difficulties, sensory impairments and physical impairments.

This course is a chance for participants to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to campaign and advocate for better treatment and social justice for disabled people within our society.

If you are interested in applying Click here for more information.

 

Journey to Excellence, Parents

Education Scotland,

The Journey to Excellence………..

education-scotland-logoApproaches to meeting the literacy and communication needs of pupils at Isobel Mair School

 

We recently took part in some filming with Education Scotland to tie in with the 3-18 curriculum impact report on Literacy / Language.
Listen to our staff as they talk about the range of approaches they are using to support children with additional support needs to develop literacy and communication skills in relevant and stimulating contexts. Click here

Hear how Isobel Mair School is developing the communication skills of children with complex needs through partnership working and by creating a total communication environment. Click here

Hear how we use a range of technology to enable children and young people with complex needs to access the curriculum and to support them to communicate and learn. Click here

 

 

 

Parents

Learning Together Network – Finale

Learning Together Network - FinaleLearning Together Network – Finale

Are you a parent of a child with Additional Support Needs (ASN) or a professional working with children with ASN?

Come join us for an amazing event on Friday, 19th June 2015, 10am – 3pm at Eastwood Theatre. FREE ENTRY

Highlights of the day:

  • The event will be formally opened by Provost Carmichael.
  • Other opening speakers include: Mhairi Shaw, Director of Education and Lisa McKenzie, Children and Families Service Manager.
  • Keynote speaker, the inspirational Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, will be talking about connection, communication and the importance of laughter.
  • and lots more…………..

To book a place contact 0141 638 2525
Email:-  admin@sdsforumer.org
or visit http://learningtogethernetwork.eventbrite.co.uk

Parents

Understanding Children’s Behaviour Parent Workshops

Poster for 2015 BHSWorkshops

Are you interested in attending workshops on Understanding Children’s Behaviour?

The workshops will take place on Wednesday Evenings 13, 20, 27 May and 3 June 2015 from  7 – 9pm.

The venue is Barrhead High School, Aurs Road, Barrhead G78 2SJ

The workshops are suitable for pre-school, primary, secondary aged children, Autism/Asperger’s and Dads groups.

Workbooks will be available for £6.50 on the first night

To book a place or for more information, please email  ps@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or call  0141 577 8510

Parents

Science Fair

How it works………

 

Please join us tomorrow from 10 – 11am for our Science Fair as part of the Science Week celebrations.gdw_british_science_week_logo

All classes have been working on projects for pupils and visitors to experience on the day.

You will get the chance to make and

  • launch a paper aeroplane
  • change the state of ice to water
  • waterproof or not
  • and lots more………….

 

 

Parents, Sports

Disability Access Karting

experience-logo

Karting with a Conscience

Looking for something exciting to do, full of twists and turns then read below……..

With an exciting track full of twists and turns and the added advantage of no fume emissions and little noise, we are offering a karting experience that will suit all age groups and abilities!

Supported by the Glasgow Airport Flightpath Fund, our Karting with a Conscience programme ensures The Experience is accessible for everyone and offers:

  • A dedicated Crew member to run the programme
  • 4 tandem karts which will be driven by Experience Crew
  • A specially designed ride on kart
  • Hoists and specially designed changing areas
  • An option to fit custom-made hand controls to single-driver karts for drivers with lower limb injuries or disabilities who are able to drive themselves
  • Facilities for visitors with profound disabilities
  • £10 per session

For more information contact Bobby Boyd:
email :- bobby.boyd@theexpereince.org.uk
phone :- 0141 883 4005