Thank you to everyone who came to the ASD Parents’ Forum last night.
We hope you found the session with Brian Smith, our
Music Therapist useful and informative.
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ASD Parents’ Forum
Come join Brian Smith our Music Therapist at the ASD
Parents’ Forum on Monday 7th March, 6.30pm – 8.00pm.
Brian will share information and experiences and then there
will be the opportunity for coffee and chat afterwards.
All parents welcome
Research Study
Would you like to take part in a research study?
Dr Lisa McCann is a researcher from the University of Surrey and she would like to invite families with children and young
people under 19 years old living with undiagnosed complex health care needs to participate in a research study.
Lisa is interested to learn about ways in which technology could
help support families to stay at home with their children and
young people, but families don¹t need to know about or be using technology to take part in this study. There are two ways families can take part - either by participating in an interview with Lisa
or by completing a short survey.
If you would like to know more about the study and think you may be able to help, please contact Lisa on l.mccann@surrey.ac.uk or 0141 249 0921 to discuss further.
Travelling with Additional Needs Toolkit
Edinburgh Airport first in Scotland to develop support toolkit
for passengers with additional needs.
In the first project of its kind in Scotland, Edinburgh Airport has launched a support package to help passengers with autism
and other additional support needs travel through the airport.
Working closely with Scottish Autism, the airport’s
corporate charity partner for 2014, and disability equality
group Wideaware, Edinburgh Airport has developed the
‘Travelling with Additional Needs’ toolkit as part of a wider
support packageto help passengers and their families better cope with the what can be a daunting task of navigating their way through a busy airport.
Coffee and Chat
Our next coffee and Chat will take place on Thursday 4th February from 10am -11.30am.
One of our parents,Tracey Campbell will have an informal chat about a parents perspective on AAC including PODD.
We hope you can make it along for this informative session.
National Parent Forum of Scotland
The National Parent Forum of Scotland has been working with Skills Development Scotland as part of the programme of work underway in Developing the Young Workforce.
They have produced some tailored information for parents, as part of the successful “in a nutshell” series, which covers the new Careers Education Standard launched at SLF 2015. This new nutshell will supply parents with basic information about the initial role of this programme in schools and signpost them to where they can get some more information if they need it.
Message from Mrs Clark
It is with great sadness that I am writing to tell you that
we unexpectedly lost a member of staff yesterday.
Karen McLaughlin had been with us at Isobel Mair School since 2004 as a PSA and Instructor. She was devoted to the school and the children and continued to work on despite some major health issues.
Karen had scheduled surgery last week and sadly passed away
after complications.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McLaughlin family.
Sarah Clark
Head Teacher
Helping to grow your Dreams
“The realising Dreams foundation is a way to pay forward
to others. Our mission is to transform lives and help
communities by helping today’s children and young people
achieve and exceed their potential……….”
Legal Workshop for Parents
Are you interested in attending a workshop being organised by the Carers Centre?
When: Thurs 26th Nov
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Sandlers Cottage, Eastwood Park
The workshop will incorporate an Information session for parents of children who require support with decision-making & future planning.
Click here for more information
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Life – A Parent’s Perspective.
Practical hints to help your child to communicate.
24th November 10-11am at Hamden School.
Suitable for parents and caregivers of all children who can’t yet participate fully in conversation, regardless of their stage of development.
Call 0141 429 6095 to reserve a place or click on the link for more booking details.
Click here for more details
West of Scotland Talent Development Session
Are you interested in taking part in some sports activities led by quality coaches on Sunday 22nd November?
You can take part in athletics, judo and tennis.
Click here for more details and booking form.
Open Afternoon
Classes Whalsay & Tiree have invited their parents into school for open afternoon. They have planned to get them involved in making top secret items for the Christmas Fair.
We are all looking forward to seeing what they have made.
Autism Friendly & Additional Needs Shopping Day
Autism Friendly Day at Toys R Us store
On November 15th, every UK Toys R Us store will be holding an autism friendly and additional needs exclusive shopping event.
The event will start at 10am on Sunday 15th November. There will be no loud music played in store, reduced fluorescent lighting and understanding staff with basic parent led autism awareness training.
Digital Communication and Online School Payments
Digital Communication and Online School Payments
Parent/Carer Survey
The Education Department is currently undertaking a review of administrative and clerical processes in the department, schools and prefive establishments with a view to both delivering approved financial savings and also modernising how we work. We are also looking to improve upon the current online payment system.
We therefore would welcome your views and ask you to fill in the survey below.
School Scarf
What do you think of our new school scarf?
The purple check scarf is pure lambswool and available from the school office, priced at £12.50.
One Giant Leap – Supporting Development in Young People
Transitions Project
One Giant Leap are a transitions project working with Sense Scotland and are looking for new referrals from young people with learning disabilities who are in the process
of leaving school – 2016/17 leavers.
For information on the last project (2010 -2015) visit : http://www.sensescotland.org.uk/what-we-do/one-giant-leap.aspx
For directions to our centre TouchBase, where sessions will be held: http://www.sensescotland.org.uk/business-centre/location-directions.aspx
The “Big Dig”
Thank You
Thank you to our parent volunteers, helping out again with the “Big Dig” for our sensory garden.
We really appreciate your help and the garden is looking amazing.
Parent Engagement Seminar
What does a good like look like after school?
This parent engagement session allows you to think about your children leaving school and what the next steps are in the process.
The session for parents of 4th, 5th and 6th year pupils will take place on Tuesday 22nd September 2015, 6:00 – 8:30pm at Isobel Mair School.
Our guest speakers include;
Isobel Mair School and Social Work Team
Local Are Co0ordinator Team
Child Development Worker – SDS Forum
Transitions Co-ordinator
Guest Parent Speaker who has been through the transition process.
Click on the link for more information.
To book a place please contact:
Louise McClelland,
Local Area Co-ordinator
t: 0141 620 0287
m: 07889456270
Email: louise.mcclelland@enable.org.uk
www.enable.org.uk
Partners in Policymaking Programme
Partners in Policymaking Programme
Are you interested in a Leadership Development Programme for Parents of disabled children and disabled adults?
The programme is designed for parents and adults who
think that life for disabled children and adults could be better
want to improve the way things are now, but don’t know where to start
Have a look at the following leaflets for more information and how to apply.
Partners in Policy Making Leaflet
PIP- Descriptor Programme
PIP -Application Form
Please note the date for the deadline is Wednesday 26th August 2015.
Tartan Scarf
Please read the attached letter from Mearns Castle High School’s Young Enterprise Scotland Team.
Mearns Castle High School’s Young Enterprise Scotland team Red Thistle, are proposing to design and produce a unique tartan scarf for Isobel Mair’s school uniform. Young Enterprise Scotland is a charitable organisation which allows pupils to develop their business skills though starting up and running their own company for a year.
