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Helping families make the best choices
Volume 9, Issue 4
Diary Dates 2015
October 2015
October 24th Fun and Feedback Event November 10th Education Health and Care Plans workshop 19th Through the Maze workshop - Day 1 26th Through the Maze workshop - Day 2
October Half Term - NSNN Free Fun & Feedback Day Northeast Special Needs Network will be holding a Fun and Feedback event on Saturday 24th October 2015 from 11.00am - 2.00pm at Key House, Tankerville Place, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 3AT. This is a free event and lunch is included. We would like you to come and tell us how NSNN has helped you and your family. Also tell us how we can get better and what else we might do to support you. There will be lots of free activities on the day including:
Sensory Spaces - with bagbook stories, puppets, art activities and sensory toys. Mr Twister Magic Show from 11.15am - 12.15pm Balloon modelling Face painting and glitter tattoos from 11.30am - 1.30pm Arts and crafts activities Sporting activities from 1.00pm - 2.00pm
We are delighted that the Get Connected Team will be present throughout the day giving information about sport, art, dance , drama and music opportunities for children with disabilities in Newcastle.
To book a place or for more information please contact Christabel James on 0191 281 2485 or email: [email protected]
Message from our new Chief Executive Siobhan O’Neil In my first few weeks all of the excitement and anticipation that I felt on being appointed as Chief Exec has been fulfilled, I’ve had the most amazing welcome from the team here at NSNN and a most thoughtful handover from my predecessor Helen. I arrived to a box of my favourite tea and a helpful guide to my first few weeks. My first month has been filled with learning, getting to know the team, what we do, how we do it and most importantly the difference that NSNN makes to parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities. I’m looking forward, over the next couple of months, to getting out and about and meeting everyone including at our Autumn Workshops and Fun and Feedback Event. I’ve been asked a lot about my vision for NSNN. It’s too early to go into lots of detail. What I can say is that I want NSNN to keep being enthusiastic and inventive in how we enable parents and carers to support their child or young person to access the right services, fulfil their potential and engage in a positive future.
Helping families make the best choices
NSNN “Through the Maze” Workshops
We will be holding our “Through The Maze” workshops over 2 half days on Thursday 19th and 26th November 2015 from 9.45am - 12 noon. These workshops are for parents who have had a new diagnosis for their child/young person and are new to services and are also suitable for parents/carers who want an update of the services available in Newcastle.
Topics covered will include getting the best out of education, parent/carer participation and how to get your voice heard, an introduction to benefits, access to suitable leisure services, grants and concessions available.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day. These workshops will be held at Key House, Tankervillle Place, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AT.
This workshop is free but booking is essential. To book a place or for more information please contact Christabel James on 0191 281 2485 or email: [email protected]
Great North Run 2015 - Thank You to our runners
We are in awe of our Great North Runners for raising over £1600 for Northeast Special Needs Network. Very well done to them and thank you also to everybody who has donated.
For anyone who would still like to contribute you can visit our NSNN MyDonate page - mydonate.bt.com/charities/northeastspecialneedsnetwork
8th Annual Newcastle Parent Carer Conference Newcastle
Newcastle Parents Carer Forum “Families United” are holding their 8th Annual Parent Carer Conference on Wednesday 21st October 2015 at the Banqueting Suite, Civic Centre, Newcastle, NE1 8QH from 9.15am - 2.45pm.
The Keynote speaker will be Sherann Hillman, co-chair of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums. You can also hear about the work the Newcastle Parent Carer Forum has been doing and the Newcastle City Council’s SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Programme Board. In the afternoon from 1.00pm - 3.00pm there will be a Local Offer Marketplace event. NSNN will be at this event all day so come along and say hello!
This is a free event but places are limited, to book please email the Children with Disabilities Team: [email protected] or call 0191 277 4700 by 5.00pm on Friday 16th October.
NSNN Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) Workshop
NSNN will be holding a workshop on Educational, Health and Care Plans (ECHP) on Tuesday 10th November 2015 from 9:45 am - 12:00 noon followed by a light lunch at Key House, Tankerville Place, Jesmond, Newcastle NE2 3AT.
Come along to this free workshop and find out how to request an EHCP, what supporting evidence needs to be provided and the time scales involved. Your young person may already have a Statement of Special Educational Needs and will be moving to an EHCP within the next couple of years – find out more about the transfer process. As parents you can receive independent support to help you with both new EHCPs and with the transfer process so come and meet the people who provide this.
This workshop is free and booking is essential. To book a place or for more information please contact Christabel James on 0191 281 2485 or email: [email protected]
Helping families make the best choices
National Autistic Society (NAS) Newcastle Gateshead Branch Gym Club
The NAS Gym Club is for children and young people of all ages and abilities and takes place on Sundays from 4.00pm - 5.30pm at Benfield Centre for Sporting Excellence, Benfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NU.
The next dates are 11th & 25th October, 1st & 15th November and 6th December 2015. There is a suggested donation of £2 per child. Siblings are welcome. Parents/Carers must stay to supervise their children
For more details contact 07920 086299 or email [email protected]
Our Lives – A positive conference about adult life with Down’s Syndrome
Down Syndrome North East (DSNE) are holding a conference on Saturday 17th October 2015 from 9.30am - 3.00pm at Ramside Hall, Carville, Durham DH1 1TD.
This conference is open to all members of DSNE, their families, friends and interested people and professionals. The cost to attend is £10, free to DSNE members.
The conference will be delivered by presenters who have Down’s Syndrome who will use a range of presentation styles to tell and show you about their everyday lives and their hopes for the future. There will be a variety of displays and information to view throughout the day, a raffle and pamper gifts. To book a place please contact Ros Collinson by email: [email protected] or call on 0191 386 7769.
Beacon Hill Arts BFI Film Academy 2016
The Beacon Hill Arts BFI Film Academy is for talented young people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs. They are now open for applications for 2016. No experience is necessary - they are looking for young people aged 16-19 with enthusiasm who want to take part! It is a fantastic opportunity to learn all about film-making and to create a fun short film.
The Film Academy starts on Sunday 6th December 2015 and runs every Sunday (excluding Christmas and New Year) up until the February half-term 2016, there will be 10 workshops in total.
There are only 12 places available, so if you would like to be considered for a place, you must attend a taster and selection day. Taster and selection days are free and will be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2015 from 10.00am - 2.00pm.
For more information and to book a place for a taster day visit their website: www.beaconhillarts.org.uk/filmacademy or contact the Film Academy Project Manager, Michelle Fox on 0191 580 7000.
Body Creativity At Dance City
Dance Connect have organised “Body Creativity” sessions at Dance City. You can come along to dance (on the floor, in the air and with lots of props and games) at these inclusive sessions with the chance to try the trapeze and the cocoons.
The sessions will be held on Sunday 18th October 2015 and Sunday 8th November 2015 at
10.45am for ages up to 12 12.00 noon for ages 12+
Each class lasts one hour and costs £5.50. To book a place please call 0191 261 0605. There are 10 places so that they can welcome all abilities and needs. To discuss any particular/additional needs please contact Lynn Campbell at Dance Connect by email: [email protected] or call 07906 854092.
Northeast Special Needs Network, Key House 11 Tankerville Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne. NE2 3AT
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Disclaimer Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this newsletter is correct. NSNN cannot accept liability for errors or omissions within it, are not responsible for the quality of services or products referred to, and do not necessarily endorse the views or opinions expressed by other organisations or contributors. Information may become out of date over time.
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Northeast Special Needs Network
Provides information and support to families with disabled children, from birth to 25 years
Employs Family Advice Workers who help families by giving them practical, targeted support, working across all agencies - education, social care, health, leisure, housing and services in the voluntary sector
Provides training and courses for parents/carers and professionals
This Month’s Dimensions Autism Friendly Screening
This month’s Autism Friendly Screening at the Odeon Cinemas is “Hotel Transylvania 2” (U, 2D) on Sunday 18th October 2015 at 11.30am. Participating cinemas nearby are Metrocentre Gateshead and Silverlink, North Tyneside.
This month’s Autism Friendly Screening at the Vue Cinemas are “Inside Out” (U) & “Lava” a Pixar short film on Sunday 25th October 2015 at 10.00am at Cramlington and Gateshead , tickets are only £1.99.
Further information is available on Dimensions website: www.dimensions-uk.org
Access Cinema at the Tyneside Cinema
Access Cinema is the Tyneside Cinema’s film shows for families with children who have learning disabilities and/or additional needs. It is designed for children who prefer to see a film in a low sensory environment. Screenings are on Sundays at 10.30am:
Monsters Inc (U) on 11th October 2015 Minions (U) on 25th October 2015 (this screening is subtitled for hard of hearing people)
Tickets cost just £4.00 for everybody. Carers accompanying the holder of a Max Card, HUB Card or CEA pass will be admitted for FREE (one companion per party). For more information please call their Box Office team on 0845 217 9909 or visit their website: www.tynesidecinema.co.uk/access-cinema
Specialist Colleges Open Days
Local specialist colleges are holding open days for you and your young person to find out more about the college and what they have to offer.
Cambrian Dilston Open Days - Autumn 2015
Wednesday 7th October 2015
Thursday 22nd
October 2015 Wednesday 4
th November 2015
Thursday 19th November 2015
Wednesday 2nd
December 2015
Contact Lee McDonough on 01434 632692 to book a place.
Hedleys College Open Days (formerly Percy Hedley College) for Jesmond and Forest Hall Sites
Thursday 19th November 2015 - 10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm session
Thursday 19th May 2016 - 10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm session
Contact Kasia Gorowska on 0191 212 7853 or [email protected] to book a place.