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Thursday 11th April-16th May
ADHD Wise six-week course (Online)
Thursdays 7-9 pm
Sessions will cover aspects of ADHD such as medication, sleep disturbances & and linked conditions such as Anxiety, Autism, ODD (oppositional defiance disorder), Autistic spectrum, etc. We help people understand the additional struggles that come from raising a child with ADHD and discuss strategies on how you might support them without burning yourself out.
Friday 12th April- 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Child Development Centre (Teacch Room)
Stronger Beginnings and Cookie Decoration Session.
These are drop-in sessions for those families that have just started investigating whether their child has additional needs. These sessions take place every second Friday of the month. For this particular session, we will also be hosting a cookie decoration event so please use the link below to book. Because this session is during the holiday, siblings are welcome to attend and participate as a family. Kindly ensure that you register each family member when you book.
SUMMER TERM EVENTS
WORKSHOPS [ONLINE]
Following your feedback, Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum has funded these workshops and is working with different Organisations to deliver them to parent carers in Bedford Borough.
Wednesday 1st May- 6:30-8:30 pm
Dyslexia Awareness Workshop (Online)
Delivered by: The British Dyslexia Association
This workshop will cover what is dyslexia, strategies to use at home, and how to work with the school to achieve positive outcomes.
Tuesday 4th June-7:00 -9:00 pm
Sensory Processing and Sleep
Delivered by: Nickie Sutton
This workshop will look at strategies to help your child with sensory differences sleep better and understand sensory processing around sleep.
Wednesday 5th June- 7:00 -9:00 pm
Supporting and Empowering the Anxious Child
Delivered by: The Contented Child
This workshop will introduce you to the current thinking around children's anxiety and move on to exploring ways to support young people to manage their anxiety with realistic support.
Wednesday 12th June- 7:00 -9:00 pm
Co-sleeping with your SEND child
Delivered by Nickie Sutton
Nickie Sutton, specialist sleep practitioner, and trainer will be hosting this workshop where we look at how SEND affects sleep and practical strategies to help.
Tuesday 11th June- 7:00 -9:00 pm
Accessing the Public Services Toolkit
Delivered by: Cerebra
This workshop is run by Cerebra which is a charity dedicated to helping families with children with brain conditions discover a better life together. It will be beneficial to parent carers with medically completed children and young people. For more about Cerebra, visit their website at www.cerebra.org.uk
Wednesday 19th June - 7:00 -9:00 pm
Supporting a Child‘s Emotional Regulation
Delivered by: The contented child
This workshop is designed for parents of school-aged children with difficulties tolerating and expressing their feelings, leading to outbursts and other displays of overwhelming emotion.
Face-to-Face Workshops
Monday 20th May -9:30-3:00 pm
IPSEA Training (In-Person) at Project 229 in Kempston
Fully Funded by: Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum (BBPCF)
This training covers the law on Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Limited spaces are available so please ensure you book early.
SEND FORUM BOOKABLE SLOTS (FACE-TO-FACE)
These ten-minute bookable slots provided parent carers with an opportunity to meet with professionals and service providers to discuss their cases. You must email to book.
Monday 22nd April -9:30am -11:30 am
Mental Health Bookable Slots
At Project 229 In Kempston.
Email to book a ten-minute slot to speak to CAMHS, Chums and other professionals about your child’s mental health concerns.
Monday 13th May 9:30-11:30 pm
Transitions Information Session (Not Bookable)
At Project 229 In Kempston
Please note that for this specific session, there's no need to book. We have invited practitioners from various areas to speak to you about transitions and what they entail. There will be time for a Q&A session afterward so please come prepared.
We will have professionals from all areas including; the Early Years Team, Adult services, School Transitions, Health Transitions, and Health.
Email to book your ten-minute slot.
Monday 10th June 9:30-11:30 am
Education Bookable Slots
At Project 229 In Kempston
We will have practitioners from the SEND Team, Early Years, School support, Early Help, and school improvements.
Email to book your ten-minute slot
Monday 24th June 9:30-11:30 am
Health Bookable Slots
At Project 229 In Kempston
Book to speak to various health practitioners about your child's health including; Bedford Hospital, Occupational Therapy Team, 0-19 Team, General Practitioners, Speech and Language, and CCS Health.
Email to book your ten-minute slot
Monday 8th July 9:30-11:30 am
Social Care Bookable Slots
At Project 229 In Kempston
Book to speak to the short breaks team, Children with Disabilities Team, Early Help, and social care about your child's needs.
Email to book your ten-minute slot
STRONGER BEGINNINGS DROP-IN SESSIONS
At the Child Development Centre (CDC) in Kempston, 10:00 am -12:00 pm
These are drop-in sessions hosted by Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum which aim to strongly signpost families that are just starting in the complex world of SEND or those who have some concerns about their child's development. You can expect a lot of resources, a hot spot to research anything and some SEND practitioners to help answer any questions you have. There’s no need to book.
Friday 18th May - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teacch room at the CDC in Kempston
Friday 14th June - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teacch room at the CDC in Kempston
Saturday 15th June - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teacch room at the CDC in Kempston
If you have any questions about our events calendar please Email us.