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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.

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Free Information Event

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Are you interested in a  FREE UK exhibition dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and special needs, their families and the professionals who work with them.

Come along to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh EH28 8NB, Thursday17th September 9:30-4:30pm.

At the event there will over 100 exhibitors offering advice and information on funding, mobility, seating, beds, communication, access, education, toys, transport, style, sensory, sports and leisure and muchmore……

Running alongside the event are FREE seminars for parents and professionals. Topics include: Moving and Handling, Sleep Issues, Continence Issues, Direct Payments, Parental Experiences, Transition, Legal Advice and much more …

Click on the link to find out more information

 

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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.

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Learning Together Network – Finale

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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

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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

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Parents’ Invite to GIRFEC

Parents’ Invite

Getting it Right for Every Child

Following a successful INSET day programme focusing on GIRFEC we would like to invite all parents/carers to an evening event at the school.

As only a few parents could attend the day time event we hope that the evening event will be more convenient.

There will be workshops focusing on:-

  • Out of school activities
  • Post School Transition planning   
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

 

Monday 17th March 2014

6.30PM – 8.30PM

More details will be sent out via the class diaries

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Parent Learning

Join us today for another Parent session with the Speech and Language Therapists.

Parent Learning with the Speech and Language Therapists will take place on Monday 20th January  1:30 – 2:30pm.

Our topic this week is Expanding Understanding of Language.

All welcome