Please note that the free sessions at Cosgrove are only available to parents of pupils previously attending Chavey Down – apologies for any confusion this caused as we were unaware of this
restriction until today.
Tag Archives: Parents
PAMIS’ Mobiloo
PAMIS’ Mobiloo
PAMIS is launching its fundraising campaign for a Scottish Mobiloo on World Toilet Day, Sat 19 Nov 2016.
Mobiloo, which is based near Oxford, are bringing up their Mobiloo to support PAMIS in their launch, and to help promote the fundraising campaign.
Check out the flyer for details of the promotional tour at Glasgow Science Centre and the Kelpies.
A PAMIS Mobiloo will give people with PMLD and complex needs the opportunities that, at the moment, are sometimes unavailable due to the lack of fully accessible toilets.
Transition Parents’ Support Group
The next meeting of the Transition Parents’ Support group will take place at Isobel Mair School on
Friday 11th November at 9.15am
Representatives from the Resource Centres and Local Area
Co-ordinators will be attending.
Contact mailto:chris-cfc96@hotmail.co.uk for more details
Independent Living Scotland Exhibition
Independent Living Scotland Exhibition at the SECC on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th October.
Dispensing Clinic
Does your child require glasses and struggle to find suitable frames?
There is a Dispensing clinic at Caledonian University for children who have complex needs and Visual Impairment.
They have a very good range of frames including some which are specifically designed for children with Downs Syndrome.
It is non-profit making service so much cheaper than a lot of the stores.
Appointments can be arranged by calling 0141 331 3377 or you can use the drop in service.
Students are always on site but everything is supervised and checked by a qualified optician.
School Photographer
The parent council have arranged for a photographer to be in school tomorrow to take photos of all pupils.
School uniform to be worn please.
Let’s hope the sun is shining………
AAC@IMS Communication Club
Following the feedback from last session we are delighted to confirm that the AAC @ IMS Communication Club will continue this session.
11th October 2016 Tuesday
10th November 2016 Thursday
12th January 2017 Thursday
7th February 2017 Tuesday
9th March 2017 Thursday
28th March 2017 Tuesday
11th May 2017 Thursday
13th June 2017 Tuesday
The group will meet in the school in Loch Lomond POD from 6.30-8.30 PM.
In Control Scotland
Click for more info on In Control Scotland events coming up to support young people and families who have Additional Support Needs.
Parent Flyer for Calendar Dates
Click on the link below to view the recent calendar of events for this session.
Discovering Autism
Discovering Autism: Communication in all its forms.
An “apps and autism event ” powered by Tobii Dynavox
This event is for anyone working/caring for people on the Autistic Spectrum including parents, carers, teachers, pupil
support assistants and Speech and Language Therapists.
Date and Location
7th November, Manchester The Life Centre.
Click here for more information.
All Engaged, All Communicate, All Learn
Closing the Learning and Communication gap
for individuals with complex needs
All Engaged, All Communicate, All Learn is a one or two day practical, in depth and hands on session with Tobii Dynavox & RETT University.
This session is customised for anyone working with individuals with complex needs to learn effective communication and literacy strategies.
Click here for more details of this course that takes place in at the Cosla Conference Centre, Edinburgh on 6 -7 th October 2016.
Diary Dates
Meet the Teacher
Class Tiree have invited their parents in for a “meet the teacher” session to meet new staff, see the classroom and find out about topics being studied this term. Pupils will then show some of their favourite activities.
Join us on Wednesday 21st September 1.30pm
Sexual Health Drop in
Mrs Goodlad and Miss McMillan have arranged a sexual health drop in session on Wednesday 28th September from 1:30pm – 2:30pm.
This is open to all parents to come see resources and learn about how the school supports the young people.
Parents’ Diary of Events
Partners in Policymaking
Are you interested in a Partners in Policymaking course?
Click here for more information
A Leadership Development Programme for Parents of
disabled children and disabled adults.
Places are limited so booking early is advisable.
Summer Countdown
We are ready for the Countdown to Summer.
Have a look at our Summer Countdown diary for all
the important events coming up.
Recent Letters Home
Please check out our Recent Letters Home tab on the website. You will find it under the Parents section.
We will update this link on a regular basis with any letters that will be sent home via the school diaries.
This will also enable us to have a smoother transition to when we become a paperless school.
Information session
East Renfrewshire Carers – Legal Advisor
9th June at 1:30pm at Isobel Mair School.
This is an information session for parents of children who require support with decision making and future planning.
out what legal measures can be used by parents to support planning for the future, particularly beyond their child’s 16th birthday.
RSVP school office on 0141 570 760d
Parent Gardening Club
Many thanks to our parent gardening club volunteers for all their hard work in the sensory garden this morning.
It’s looking great and we can’t wait for the sun to shine so that the pupils can appreciate all the lovely flowers.
Parentzone Scotland
Parentzone Scotland
A unique website for parents from early years to beyond school.
Sign up to Parentzone Scotland to receive Parents and Carers e-bulletins for
the latest developments in Education.
Mellow Initiative
Mellow Parenting
We are in the process of trying to develop a programme to help support parents with children with additional support needs and we
would welcome your views on some of our ideas.
We are Lindsey Macleod / Cockshott (clinical psychologist) and Rachel Tainsh (programme development officer with Mellow Parenting).
We both have children with additional support needs as well as a good bit of professional experience in this area.
We are keen to work with Isobel Mair School and Family Centre and other colleagues from East Renfrewshire Council to explore ways
of helping parents in the challenges they face in their relationships
with their children. If you would be willing to meet with us for a coffee
and a chat about this we would really appreciate some feedback on our provisional plans. It would be an informal get together and we would very much value your thoughts. If you are interested please come along to “Coffee and Chat” at Isobel Mair School on 3rd May 1:30- 2:30pm.
