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Are you a parent/carer with a child or young person who may have additional needs and/or disabilities (no diagnosis required)? If so please come along and join us for an informal coffee, cake and a chat.  (This coffee morning is for those over the age of 16, children are unfortunately not able to attend due to restrictions in place from the venue). The group will be a great way to meet new people with similar interests and experiences. We will be at the Rawmarsh Customer Service Centre Wednesday 9.30am to 12 noon. Refreshments and cakes are provided free If you are a little anxious about attending or would like to have a chat before, please contact the office on 01709 296262 You must be a full member to book a place SEND Connect Morning Meet-Up location Address Barbers Avenue Rawmarsh Rotherham S62 6AE

The group is focused on the young person who has a brother or sister with an additional need.  From experience, siblings do an amazing job in supporting their brother or sister’s additional need. Each session is really positive (based on fun activities) and it will allow the young person to discuss their fears but also celebrate their skills and current coping strategies and support them in creating further ones. It also allows young people to recognise that they aren’t alone and ‘normalise’ some of their anxieties and feelings. The session will be run alongside the SEND youth club on Wednesday 5.00pm to 7.00pm term time only.  It is open to all siblings of children and young people with SEND aged between 7 and 18 years old. Please book no later than 24 hours in advance, this is to ensure we have the correct staffing ratio in place. Please complete the Registration Form before your child attends.  You will only need to register once. Sibling Support Registration Form New York Stadium New York Way Rotherham S60 1FJ You must be a full member to book a place

These swimming sessions take place in a Hydrotherapy pool which is warm, airy and welcoming. This pool is fully accessible with a hoist and the session is staffed with two qualified life guards. Confident swimmers aged 8+ may enter the pool alone but must be supervised at poolside by parent carer at all times, otherwise they must be accompanied by their parent carer in the pool. Our aim is for these sessions to be as calm as possible. Children entering the must be in compliance with our ratios: 1 Adult – 1 child under 4 years 1 Adult 2 children 4 – 8 years Children 9 years and over are excempt from the ratios but must be accompanied by an Adult whilst in the pool. Babies must me over 18 months to enter the pool. Any Medical Conditions that are high Risk must be reported to our Team and  a high risk form must be filled in. Non swimmers/weak swimmers must stay in the shallow end of the pool No Diving or Running is permitted in the pool. No breathing apperatus is allowed in the pool,this includes snorkels. No one is permitted to enter the pool if you have suffered […]

Come along to our next coffee morning! Our coffee mornings are run by our friendly volunteers. They are open to all parent carers, whatever their children’s needs, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, mild or severe. Pre-schoolers and home-educated children are welcome too. Pop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole session – no need to book. You can be sure of a warm welcome and plenty of tea, coffee and cake! Funded by People’s Health Trust using money raised by Health Lottery Yorkshire and Humber.

  A Changing Faces’ online workshop full of advice and top practical tips to support parents and carers of children and young people, who have a scar, mark or condition on their face or body that makes them look different. Tips on how to handle staring and awkward social situations Techniques on building confidence for you and your child Changing Faces’ champions talking about their experiences of living with a visible difference

Communication Matters is pleased to announce the opportunity to meet in person suppliers of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products and related services. The world of AAC is constantly changing – new software and technology, new strategies, new evidence about use of AAC, and new social and political developments. The day is open to AAC users, parents, carers, and professionals, and will be an opportunity to: Get hands on with the latest communication aids and see the latest product demonstrations Discover the latest developments in AAC products and get up-to-date information on the range of AAC products available in the UK All direct from many of the UK’s leading suppliers of communication aids, equipment, software, and symbol systems The companies and organisations booked onto exhibit so far are: Jabbla UK Liopa Smartbox Assistive Technology Smile Smart Technology Therapy Box Tobii Dynavox Widgit Software The exhibition is free to attend, and tea/coffee will be available. Please book your place in advance below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communication-matters-exhibition-day-more-than-just-talking-tickets-488639944227