HiP Hackney Events – Updated

23 Mar HiP Hackney Events – Updated

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Please see below for all of the events that HiP Hackney will be putting on over the coming weeks.

Exploring the Legal Position of SEND Support

On Wednesday 24th March at 7pm, leading SEND specialist barrister, Steve Broach, will be discussing settings’ responsibilities to support children and young people who need SEND support, and what parents can do to ensure this support is given.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Click here to register.

 

Open Forum Meetings
Thursday 25th March @ 9:45am

TOPIC: SHORT BREAKS
With invited guests; Short Breaks Manager, Katherine Doyle & Cllr Caroline Woodley

Our monthly Open Forum meetings are an informal space for parents and carers to share their lived experience of SEND provision and care in Hackney. The Forum is a friendly space where members can connect, share resources and support each other.

Join us on Thursday 25th March at 9:45am for a look ahead at Short Breaks in 2021. Katherine Doyle, Short Breaks Manager for Hackney, will give feedback to previous questions, give us an overview of the SB offer and hear parents’ experiences. Individual cases cannot be dealt with at the session. Councillor Caroline Woodley will be present to capture families’ experiences.

Click here to register.

 

Food Pantry on Thursdays, 1-3pm @ Our Place Hackney, 1 Alpine Rd E9 7BY

HIP will be distributing bags of surplus food free to families of children with SEND and people in the local community who may be experiencing food poverty with an option to make a minimum donation.

For more details contact info@hiphackney.org.uk or ring 07985739851

 

Health and Wellness starting on Monday 29th March @ 11:00AM 

Get involved with HIP and become part of an informed and supported community of parents/carers. Parents will receive weekly sessions with a qualified holistic therapist and trainer.  Includes guided meditations, practical tools, and exercises to develop gratitude and compassion.  Support to develop new strategies, daily routines, and good self-care, helping to reduce mental overwhelm.

Click here to register.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We hope to see lots of you there.

 

Autism Parent Coffee Mornings

Autism Parent Coffee are a facilitated session for parents with children with autism to meet professionals and share ideas.

These were previously face to face but have moved online due to the social distancing requirements.
There are limited places for these sessions and you must contact the service to book a place.There are 2 therapists from different services you can book to discuss ideas and concerns with..
Talk to an Occupational Therapist for ideas on independence and sensory issues.
When? Fourth Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 10-15am – 11:15amTalk to a Clinical Psychologist for ideas on supporting emotions and behaviour
When? Fourth Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 11.30am -12:30pmHow can I book a place for one or both of these options?
There are limited places for these sessions.

Please book your place through the Eventbrite links which will be made accessible to parents who registered their interest.
Your child must already be known to Hackney Ark for you to be eligible to attend these sessions.
To register your interest contact the service with the name of your child or young person.
Phone: 0207 014 7071
email: huh-tr.camd@nhs.net

Education Psychology Parent Advice Sessions

Educational Psychologists (also called EPs or Ed Psychs) have professional qualifications in psychology and educational psychology.
This is the study of how children develop, learn and behave. Educational Psychologists work collaboratively with school staff, parents and children themselves
to help ensure that young people with additional educational needs who are having difficulties at school receive the right sort of help.
The Parent Advice Sessions are run independently of the Educational Psychology Service work in schools.

They are open to:

  • all children and families living in Hackney including those children not yet in school
  • children who are out of school
  • children who live in Hackney and attend school in other boroughs

What happens during the session?
This is an opportunity for parents and carers to have a discussion about concerns that they may have about their children or young person.

If you would like support and advice, we are offering an opportunity for you to talk about your child/children with an educational psychologist for up to 30 minutes on our phone line.
This service runs on Wednesdays between 1:00 and 3:00 pm and during term time.
We can help by talking through your concerns about your child, their development, any special educational needs that you may be aware of or
any concerns you may have about their home or school experience.
We can give you advice about:

  • behaviour at home or school
  • learning at home or school
  • your child’s special educational needs
  • anxiety, wellbeing and mental health
How can I book?
Contact the service to discuss the availability of appointments.
E-mail: eps.admin@hackney.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8820 7519

Hackney SENDIAGS Online Drop-in Sessions

Hackney SEND Information, Advice and Guidance Service (SENDIAGS) is an arm’s length service providing impartial and confidential
information, advice and support to parents and carers’ of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and young people
and children with SEND. Hackney SENDIAGS have moved their drop-in advice sessions online starting from Tuesday 9th March 2021.

Do you need help to:

  • prepare for a school meeting in order to have an effective say in any discussions
  •  know what questions to ask when accessing a virtual tour of a school
  • make sure that your child’s needs are being met at school, college or nursery
  • think about your contribution to an assessment
  • go through an EHC needs assessment request
  • go through a draft EHC Plan
  • Prepare for an Annual Review meeting and make sure your views are included
When: Every Tuesday from 2Oth April to 27th July 2021
Time:  10am – 2pm
If the answer is yes to any of the above book on to one of our 20 minutes’ drop-in appointments

You can discuss your situation and receive information, advice and support from one of our trained advisers.
For any more information please contact us.
Email: SENDIAGS@hackney.gov.uk
Phone: 07500 066 513

Hackney NAS Group Mental Health and Well-Being Session

This is an online session to help you implement strategies and gain knowledge on how to better manage the mental health of your child during lockdown.
The Zoom session will be run by Julia Font, a Psychologist who is specialised in SEN. She will provide information on the following topics:
  • how to manage anxiety and crises
  • activities you can do at home
  • strategies to support distress,and
  • the importance of self-care when parenting.
There will be a Q&A to discuss further topics and concerns.
This session is aimed at parents and carers of autistic children and young people.
Professionals and everyone that have a connection with autism are welcome.
Date: Thursday 25th March 5-6:30pm
Time: 5 – 6:30pm

For more information, please email: hackney.group@nas.org.uk Phone: 07397 572977

Help Use Celebrate Autism Awareness Week and the Talents and Skills of Fantastic Children and Young People

Please encourage your young people with autism to submit projects expressing what their autism means to them, with a particular focus on strengths or ‘superpowers’.

This invitation is open to all those with an autism diagnosis; although aimed at children with some understanding of what this means so probably year 5s and older.

Younger children are also welcome to get involved with parent or carer support. Please submit the projects you have made to  lydia.scaletti@hackney.gov.uk by Friday 26th March.

An invitation to a celebratory online event will then be sent to all children and young people who took part.

This information has been shared in advance with schools SENCOs.

Suggested inspiration and tips follow:

Films – Make a short two minute video talking about your special interest, or particular qualities you have.

These films might give you some inspiration:

Poetry – Write an acrostic poem about autism or a shape poem that paints a picture of your talent or interest.

For inspiration read poems from the “spectrum poems” and “actual autistic Poets”.

Art – Draw and decorate your own superhero to show your particular strengths or superpowers.

Explore Autistic Artists as inspiration for making your own artwork.

Music – If you’re into music, make a song or rap to share. Listen to Robyn Steward for inspiration.

Supporting Your Child’s SEND Learning and Development at Home

This FREE course is for parents and carers of children with special needs and disabilities (SEND).
Attending the course will help you to support your child’s SEND learning and development at home.
What will you learn on the course? 
On this course you will be:
* learning to support your child in their learning activities, including homework
* gaining insights into how children learn
* developing knowledge and skills to support learning activities
* improving your understanding of how behaviour can impact learning
* building your confidence and ability as a parent and carer by reflecting on your own experiences and those of others

How will the course be delivered? 
This five-week course is delivered remotely twice a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) on Zoom.The course is led by an experienced SEND specialist teacher, Shirley Tivey.
How can you apply for this course? 
Sign up to attend this course or make further enquiries by sending you phone number, email and expression of interest to:  nickie@workskillslearning.com


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