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• Mental health and wellbeing links

  Tue 15 Feb 2022

  YoungMinds https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/.

   

  NHS – Every Mind Matters: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/.

   

  MindEd for Families:  https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people/.

  Childline Calm Zone: https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/.

• QAC Open Evening - Tuesday 29th March 2022

  Tue 15 Feb 2022 Andrew

  Queen Alexandra College (QAC) will be hosting an Open Evening event on Tuesday 29th March 2022, 4.30pm – 7.00pm, for potential students currently exploring their options.

   

  QAC is a national residential College that supports a diverse range of student abilities and needs based in Birmingham. Can you please share this information with the young people/service users you support, their families/carers and your networks if you feel it would be of interest? Visitors will have the opportunity to meet our staff and discover more about our 16-25 provision at QAC.

   

  Attendees can pre-register by visiting the attached link: https://qacopenevening2022.eventbrite.co.uk   

  
  If you require any further information or assistance please do not hesitate to contact me or the team on 0121 803 5484.

• The Birmingham Project - Speech & Language Therapy

  Wed 09 Feb 2022

  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

  

• Be Empowered Evening Workshops for families

  Wed 02 Feb 2022

  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.

   

  BEW Flyer

  Booking Form

• Register now - Google apprenticeships parents' insight webinar

  Wed 02 Feb 2022 Andrew

  Is your child interested in technology? Find out how they could end up working for one of the biggest tech companies in the world...

  About this event

  Who should attend this event?

  Parents of students who are considering their next steps.

  About this event:

  Is your child in Years 10-13? Join us on 9th March at 6.30pm to find out all about apprenticeship opportunities at Google.

   

  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/google-apprenticeships-parents-insight-webinar-tickets-260281578207?aff=odeimcmailchimp&goal=0_f09eb3b2c8-a3f7ba0d25-211940373&mc_cid=a3f7ba0d25&mc_eid=fcb800a06b

• Covid Update letter to Families - 13.1.22

  Thu 13 Jan 2022

  A new Covid update letter is available for families here:

   

  https://bit.ly/3nne34k

   

  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.

  

• Down Syndrome Online Support Group for Parents and Carers

  Tue 11 Jan 2022 Andrew

   

  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
   

   

• FREE - Birmingham Early Help Offer Awareness for Parents

  Tue 11 Jan 2022 Andrew

  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/

• FREE OT Session for Parents

  Tue 11 Jan 2022 Andrew

  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/

• What parents and carers need to know about Fortnite Chapter 3

  Wed 05 Jan 2022 Andrew

  Please see the attached information from National Online Safety for those for whom it is relevant.