SEND NOTICE BOARD

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please see below any important dates, exciting news or links events that we think you’ll be interested in.

Kind regards,

Tonia Pancucci – Inclusion Lead

Lewisham SEND Parent / Carer Guide

COVID-19: Sources of support for parents/carers of pupils with Special educational needs and disabilities

Kaleidoscope Drop-in Information and Advice Sessions

Lewisham Parent and Carer Forum Newsletter

EP Connect – Support for Parents/Carers and schools from Lewisham’s Educational Psychologist team.

The Early Years SEND Factor

Lewisham SENDIASS: Support for parents/carers of children/young people with SEND

are currently offering:

1. A confidential, impartial service with a team of dedicated practitioners
2. Virtual meetings with a SENDIASS practitioner
3. Telephone and email support on matters relating to SEN Law
4. We are providing parents/carers and young people with information and advice specific to their case

SENDIASS would like to encourage parents/carers and young people to visit the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/KIDS-Lewisham-Sendiass-1317153604969071/ which has up to date information from central government, the Local Authority and the Centre for Disease Control on guidance and advice for our parents/carers; young people and schools.

Alternatively please visit their website at   https://www.kids.org.uk/lewisham-sendiass  which also has up to date information on what is currently happening for our families with SEND.  (guidance and advice)

Please see links below for the SENDIASS Leaflet and an initial questionnaire for parents/carers and YP  to complete and email to Lewisham@kids.org.uk, this will give the SENDIASS practitioners some basic information on your child’s individual case and a practitioner will contact you to offer support and advice with their concerns.

SENIASS LEAFLET

SENDIASS QUESTIONNAIRE

– Lewisham Autism Girls’ Group – Wednesday 12^th July 2023 – 6pm-8pm. https://mailchi.mp/lewishamparentcarer/lewisham-autism-girls-group

Drumbeat Outreach Parent Workshops    

– It’s Different for Girls – Tuesday 14^th March 2023 – 10am-11.30am. https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Its-Different-for-Girls.pdf

– It’s Different for Girls – Tuesday 14^th March 2023 – 6pm-7.30pm. https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Its-Different-for-Girls-EVENING.pdf

– Supporting CYP with School Based Anxiety leading to Difficulties with Attendance – Tuesday 25^th April 2023 – 10am-11.30am. https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Supporting-CYP-with-School-Based-Anxiety.pdf

– Supporting CYP with School Based Anxiety leading to Difficulties with Attendance – Tuesday 25^th April 2023 – 6pm-7.30pm. https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Supporting-CYP-with-School-Based-Anxiety-EVENING.pdf

– Preparing for Transition to Secondary School – Tuesday 16^th May 2023 – 10am-11.30am. https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Preparing-for-Transition-to-Secondary-School.pdf

– Preparing for Transition to Secondary School – Tuesday 16^th May 2023 – 6pm-7.30pm. https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Preparing-for-Transition-to-Secondary-School-EVENING.pdf

– Emotional Regulation Strategies – Tuesday 13^th June 2023 – 10am-11.30am. https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Emotional-Regulation-Strategies.pdf

– Emotional Regulation Strategies – Tuesday 13^th June 2023 – 6pm-7.30pm. https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Emotional-Regulation-Strategies-EVENING.pdf

Metro Judo – Inclusive Judo for Children with Autism:

Information on Inclusive Judo Sessions with families

https://www.cooperslane.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Metro-Judo-Club-Classes-for-Children-with-Autism.pdf

Air Thrill Catford:

Special Educational Needs sessions have temporarily been stopped due to COVID-19. As soon as the sessions restart we will let you know.

The session will be exclusive to SEN Children, Parent, Carers and additional siblings but will be closed to the general public.

Please Note:  Parents & Carers attend for free.

Date: Monday 24th February              Time: 10am – 12pm (Under 5s), 5pm – 7pm (5 – 14yrs old)

Cost: £7.95 per child.

Magpie Dance:

Dance Classes

Magpie minis – Tuesdays 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Magpie juniors –  Tuesdays 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Contacting the School

Coopers Lane Primary School is situated in Grove Park in the borough of Lewisham. The entrance to the school is in Pragnell Road, SE12 0LF