Para Dance UKAccess free inclusive dance videos! For children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
The SHAPE Summer Fest takes place on Saturday 16th July at Sandwell Valley from 11am – 6pm.
The festival was first held in 2015 and since then has grown to become one of the biggest and only youth festivals in Sandwell. Some of the highlights of this year’s festival include:
Blind Dave Heeley’s colour run organised by The Albion Foundation
A football tournament for KS1 age groups organised by The Albion Foundation
A Careers Expo for 16 -25 year olds organised by Connexions
Young Traders Markets for 16-30 year olds across the Midlands to showcase their entrepreneurial skills by having a stall at the festival and it will form part of a National Young Traders Market Campaign
Holiday Activity and Food Programme organised by Play Services who are showcasing what the HAF funding received by the government is and the activities they have to offer
A story tent including spoken word and poetry organised by Sandwell Cultural Educational Partnership
Music and entertainment on a live main stage and mini stage including acts from SHAPE’s SHAPE Your Talent competition organised by Youth Services
There is so much more to mention with 10 activity zones on offer but further information can be found on: https://www.justyouth.org.uk/
SPDC Summer 2022 Newsletter
Albion Foundation Multi-Sport Summer Camps for SEND Children
National Autistic Society support for summer holidaysAs the summer holidays approach and routines change, this time of year can be demanding for autistic young people and their families. The National Autistic Society have put together some practical advice and guidance to help.
SPDC July newsletter
SPDC Family Club (June/July)
SPDC Parent Newsletter - June 22
Albion Foundation Multi Sports Camp for SEND children 8 years and under, during Whitsun week (no 1 to 1 support provided).
SPDC May Half Term Newsletter
SPDC parent newsletter May 22
SPDC Family Club Newsletter for May: Booking is essential by emailing spdcbooking@sp-dc.org
SPDC Easter Newsletter
Support Group for Sandwell Parents and Carers of Autistic Children
All participants must bring suitable clothing and footwear for indoor and outdoor activities along with a packed lunch and plenty to drink for each day.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) is working with the Black Country NHS Healthcare Trust on a project called “Getting it Right”. This is a 3 year project (2019-2022) funded by the National Lottery Community fund building on previous CBF work in Cumbria. This project aims to listen to family carers and learn about services you value and those that could be improved across the UK. One of the areas that this project is focusing on is the Black Country. The aim is that by the end of the project there are:
a. More families of children with severe learning disabilities whose behaviours challenge feeling empowered and supported to improve the quality of life of their relative and reduce levels of challenging behaviour and
b. More people in official and influential positions introducing evidence-based approaches in their areas and knowing where they can find support
In order to fulfil these project aims, a survey has been created to give families of children and young people with SEND in the Black Country the opportunity to provide information and express their views.
The survey needs to be completed by 29th November 2021. It should take no longer than 30 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain confidential.
By completing the survey, there is also the opportunity to enter our prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher (full details are listed at the end of the survey)!
If you have any questions about the survey or you would prefer to complete the survey via a telephone or video call, please do not hesitate to contact the Challenging Behaviour Foundation by email on imarni.hill@thecbf.org.uk or 01634 838739.