Our parent support groups are a great way to meet other parents for practical and emotional support. These are face-to-face groups but if restrictions are imposed, we switch to virtual ones. Our support groups are run by parents and carers of children with additional needs. Our groups offer: Friendship Opportunities to socialise Information and advice … Continue reading Wells-Finding Your Way coffee session
This event runs from 9:30am till 10:15am Please join us for this introduction session to the Community Inclusion and Activity Team. The Community Inclusion and Activity Team (formerly the Short Breaks Team) helps and supports children and young people 0 to 18 years with a disability or additional need and their families, to try … Continue reading Introduction to the Community Inclusion and Activities Team 9:30-10:15
This event runs from 10:30am till 11:15am Join us to find out more about the Sensory, Physical and Occupational Therapy Service (SPOT). The ‘SPOT’ (Sensory, Physical and Occupational Therapy) service is made up of four specialist teams: Hearing Support Team Vision Support Team Physical Impairment and Medical Support Team (PIMS) Occupational Therapy The SPOT service … Continue reading Introduction to Sensory, Physical and Occupational Therapy Service (SPOT) 10:30-11:15
This event runs from 11:15am till 12:00pm Healthwatch Somerset exists to speak up for local people on health and social care, to make sure that services in the county reflect the needs of the people and communities they serve. We are independent from the NHS, Local Authority and other local health and social care services, … Continue reading Healthwatch Somerset 11:15-12:00
This event runs from 12:00pm till 1:00pm For parents and carers of those with special needs, injuries and vulnerabilities, explaining Wills and Trusts. My sessions are jargon-free, friendly, approachable and aimed at helping parents and carers navigate their way through what can feel like a minefield. Registration is via the link below.
This event runs from 1:00pm till 1:45pm This session will detail what the SEND legislation says surrounding Annual Reviews, to help families to understand what should happen at each step of the process, as well as what to expect from the annual review meeting itself. It will also cover how we make our decision surrounding … Continue reading SEND Team – Annual the annual review process 13:00-13:45
This event runs from 1:45pm till 2:30pm The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. They provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. This session will give you an … Continue reading Citizen Advice – Understanding the benefits system 13:45-14:30
This event runs from 10:00am till 12:00pm This course aims to develop your understanding of dyslexia. It will cover the characteristics of dyslexia and strategies to help. What is dyslexia? How to identify dyslexia What are the barriers to learning? Strategies to use Registration is via the link below.
This event runs from 1:00pm till 2:00pm Autism Somerset’s activities benefit individuals, their families and carers who are affected by autism , including Education, Health & Social Care agencies charged with supporting individuals, families and Carers. They offer training and consultancy to Public and Private providers of that support., families, communities, schools and employers. Join us … Continue reading Autism Somerset – Introduction to the therapeutic coaching service for 18–25-year-olds 13:00-14:00
This event is running from 9:30am till 10:15am Kooth is a free, interactive website for children and young people, accessible on all devices. It is a safe, confidential online mental health service where young people and adults can receive counselling, advice and support for their emotional well-being. Kooth delivers thousands of counselling sessions each year … Continue reading Introduction to Kooth 9:30-10:15
