The Thomas Aveling school SEND team

28/04/2024

Next Week on Friday 26th April at 10am-12pm, we shall be hosting our next coffee morning/drop-in. Medway Sendias have kindly agreed to come along and speak with our parents in this informal setting.
Pop along to meet the Small Steps or Sendias staff as well as other likeminded parents.
Free refreshments will be provided as always.

19/01/2024

19/01/2024

Feel free to come along and meet the team at Small Steps, get advice or connect with other parents. Everyone is welcomed with a smile and the offer of free tea/coffee & biscuits.

12/12/2023

https://www.theautismdirectory.com/article/a-helpful-online-safety-guide-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorders.html

A very useful guide to online safety for people on the autism spectrum. https://www.wizcase.com/blog/internet-safety-guide-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/ #8

22/11/2023

Medway Small Steps will be holding a ADHD Awareness Workshop for parent/carers, which is taking place on Wednesday 29th November, 10am-12pm at the Academy of Woodlands (Treetops cafe entrance).

In this workshop we will take a look at:

What is ADHD - terminology and definitions?

Indicators of ADHD?

Supportive strategies and resources

It’s also a great opportunity to meet other parents on a similar journey and to share experiences and successful practices too. Tea and coffee will be provided on the day.

To book a space on this course, please click on the below link. Spaces are limited.

We aim to deliver fun and interactive sessions to help you understand ADHD and offer support strategies.

22/11/2023

We are hosting a coffee morning at the Woodlands Children and Family hub on Tuesday the 12th December at 10am-12pm.
Join Sally, from Small Steps, who will have some picture supports with her for you to explore, and, will have a limited number free to give away.
Chat with Sally, or the other parents and carers in a supportive, friendly environment, get advice, signposting or just come along for the company.
We will be providing refreshments free of charge and hope to see you there.

There is parking, or the buses,182 and 176 stop nearby.

17/10/2023

Medway Council is consulting on its local Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) run by Family Action.

Medway SENDIASS provides a range of free and impartial help to parents/carers, children and young people with SEND more aware of the options available to them.

They would like to hear from young people and their families, and professionals who have accessed Medway SENDIASS advice or information, services or may have a view on how this could be provide in the future.

They will use this feedback to help define the new service that we require providers to deliver from April 2024.

This consultation will close at midnight 29th October 2023

How to have your say:
Take part in the survey
https://forms.office.com/e/e3jvBASxCq
or scan the QR code below.

Contact the Medway Parent and Carers Forum who can support you completing this survey [email protected]
or 07813 123984

28/06/2023

Transition to secondary school: supporting your year 7 child with the ending and new beginning

The move from primary school to secondary school can feel both exciting and overwhelming for your child. This webinar will explore ways that you can support your child during this period of change. Top tips will be shared to help you to consider challenges and opportunities that may arise during transition, spotting when your child may be struggling, strategies to help you to support your child and exploring your own wellbeing. Resources will be shared on how you/they might seek further support if needed.
Click here to register to watch: Webinar Registration - Zoom
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Transition to secondary school: supporting your year 7 child with the ending and new beginning. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

19/05/2023

Every Mind Matters

Our bodies release feel-good hormones when we’re active that can also reduce anxiety, stress – and help us sleep better.

Find out about the benefits of physical activity for your mental health and ways to get moving to boost your mood.