We are the regional network that is made up of the West Midlands Parent Carer Forums. We are a representative group supporting regional Coproduction within SEND
West Midlands, England
Joined February 2019
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
SEND parents have described this @MissAngelaChick badge as a game-changer, so we wanted to share it here. Attach it to your child's rucksack so they can communicate their feelings at school simply by adjusting the scale! It's also a great way to assess if they need more support.
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Ofsted has been asked to carry out a thematic survey of how well providers are developing and delivering Skills Bootcamps programmes - find out more here: ow.ly/Ob0750GgXZY
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
Starting on 5 October, our @WSSwestmids team are hosting a webinar series "Practical Strategies for Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs", featuring input from Speech and Language Therapists and case studies from school practitioners. ow.ly/Wds050Gb050 #SEND
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West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
.@PHE_uk will host a webinar at 6.30pm tonight to update parents and carers about government plans to vaccinate vulnerable children aged 12-15. NHS officials will provide an outline of the vaccination programme and key updates.
Join on Microsoft Teams 👉 bit.ly/PHEVaccine-TeamsInvit…
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
BCC have pre-paid for every parent in Birmingham to access a parenting course. These resources now include the course ‘Understanding your child with additional needs.’ Enter the code “COMMUNITY” at the top of this link to access the course: inourplace.heiapply.com/onli…
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From tomorrow teachers, health and social care workers, parents and carers and anyone that works with or is regularly in contact with those under the age of 25 will be able to access our new Psychological First Aid training for children and young people gov.uk/government/news/psych…
ALT Clare Perkins, Director of the Mental Health Programme at Public Health England said: “The pandemic has caused significant disruption to all of our daily lives. Children are among the worse impacted being stuck at home and not able to have the essential social interaction with their friends. And many young people are anxious and worried about their future in these uncertain times. “Children and young people will react to the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. The Psychological First Aid training course will help professionals, volunteers, parents and carers better identify the signs of those who are struggling and give them timely effective support that is right for them – helping them feel safe and able to help themselves.”
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
If a young person you know seems to be struggling, talk to them. When it comes to #MentalHealth, nobody should have to deal with it alone.
@kooth_plc offers free online support for young people aged 11 to 25. To learn more visit 👉 kooth.com/
#DontDoItAlone
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
School and trust governance is almost always invisible when it is working well, and very much in the spotlight when things go wrong. Find out how the #VisibleGovernance in Schools campaign hopes to change this: nga.org.uk/visible-governanc…
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We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Prof Barry Carpenter OBE, Prof Amanda Kirby & others who together with Witherslack Group of Schools will be bringing a series of filmed interviews, podcasts & articles for leaders in education in the coming months @educationgovuk
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
#Vaccination is the most important thing you can do to protect your #WestMidlands community against serious illnesses
When enough people get vaccinated it’s harder for a disease to spread to those who can’t have #vaccines
Find out more: bit.ly/VaxImportance
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
Information, Advice and Support Services offer free, impartial advice on #SEND matters. They can support children and young people with SEND and their parents through casework and more. Find out all of the ways they can help here: bit.ly/2nwSZwo
@IASS_Network
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
Join our virtual training day on 9/12, designed specifically for parents and carers who wish to build on their learning from our Intro to SEND Law training day, or who already have a basic understanding of the SEND legal framework.
Further info & book: buff.ly/37qaQbq
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On 2 December, join our @WSSemsyhumber Regional Leads and @DavidBartram_ for a free CPD webinar, The SEND Review Process - Ensuring Impact for All. ow.ly/li1i50CoSPW #SEND #edutwitter @LEARNteachsch
ALT Image shows a teacher helping a pupil make a decorative carnival headband, with two other pupils in the background helping each other
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
Following the #SEND inspection in January, #Shropshires Written Statement of Action plan has been agreed by Ofsted/CQC.
Read more on our website;
paccshropshire.org.uk/shrops…
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
Read our Health and Social Care Round-up - blogs.ncvo.org.uk/2020/11/16…
It's our regular update on health and social care policy, with an emphasis on volunteering and the voluntary sector #HWAlliance
ALT text reading: Health and Social Care Round-up
West Mids Parent Carer Forums retweeted
On 19 November, join our National SEND Lead, @MalcolmReeve and @WSSLancsWY Regional Leads for a free CPD webinar, Making Data Work. The webinar is suitable for Headteachers, Senior Leaders and SENCOs ow.ly/ETK350C4PnL #SEND #edutwitter
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Ofsted and CQC interim visits find that the pandemic has “presented serious and far-reaching challenges” for children and young people with SEND, but that some “have thrived” through being in a home environment or smaller classes. Read the full report >> bit.ly/3lip97s
