Victoria School
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Organisations across Birmingham are working together on a project to improve outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in the area.
As part of the project they are working with children's therapy providers, commissioners and parents and carers across Birmingham to gather information about the current needs and services available to support children and young people, their families and carers.
They would like to seek your views by following the link in the letter here:
https://bit.ly/3svjD6i
Many thanks
Please select the links below for the new flyer and booking form for the next set of Be Empowered Workshops (BEWs) taking place in March and April 2022.
This set of workshops is being held at Moseley Hall Hospital, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8JL on Wednesday’s in the evening from 6pm-9pm on starting on 2nd March ’22 through to the 6th April ’22. The deadline for receiving bookings is Wednesday 16th February 2022.
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Who should attend this event?
Parents of students who are considering their next steps.
About this event:
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A new Covid update letter is available for families here:
It outlines our current position with Covid cases in school and the updated guidance that we've received from Public Health. If you have any questions about the information provided, then please get in contact with the school as soon as possible.
Are you a parent/carer of a child with Down Syndrome and would you like to join other parents/carers at an informal online support group? More information about these groups can be found below, along with contact details for the group leaders.
• Parents/carers can join at any time during the session
• Opportunities to meet other parents/carers informally
• Time to share experiences and ask questions
• Seek information and advice
These online groups are run on a monthly basis.
Wednesdays
11am – 12pm
Wednesday 19th January 2022
Wednesday 16th February 2022
Wednesday 16th March 2022
Wednesday 27th April 2022
Wednesday 25th May 2022
Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Wednesday 13th July 2022
For more information please contact:
Early Support Service:
Joanne Bourne on 07827082781
Debbie Lane on 07827082761
Allens Croft Child Development Centre:
Clare Hulbert-Moore on 07753316295
Join the session to learn what Early Help Offer is and how it can help children and families in Birmingham. The session will provide insight into the kind of help available for parents and children and quick self-referral process
https://www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk/product/birmingham-early-help-offer-awareness-26th-january-2022-1000am/
This Family Webinar will help you to identify if your child is having difficulties with their core stability. You will learn strategies that you can build into your Child’s daily routine to strengthen their core tummy muscles thus supporting them with sitting, balance, walking, dressing, handwriting and much more.
https://www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk/product/stability-ability-with-occupational-health-12th-january-2022-930am/
Please see the attached information from National Online Safety for those for whom it is relevant.
A new family update letter is available to read here:
It outlines updates to the Covid-19 risk assessments in school, as well as a new vacancy that has been advertised for a Head of School at Victoria.
If you have any questions, then please get in touch.
Many thanks
Gary Coffey
(Executive Headteacher)
Dear all,
A new end of term video from our Executive Headteacher is now ready to be watched. Please follow this link:
Thank you for your support this term. We look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Tuesday 4th January 2022.