SEND & WELLBEING News & Events
FACE TRAINING SESSIONS
Twynham Primary School has purchased a 12 month FACE Membership to allow parents access to all FACE training sessions (usually £24), free of charge.
There are 16 regular talks, which are on a four-weekly rotation, and can be accessed here. The current timetable can be found below.
Please see email dated 30th April for full details on how to book.
Links to recordings of the talks are available for 48 hours after the session. If you cannot make the live session, book on and then email info@facefamilyadvice.co.uk to request the recording link.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAY
PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE WORKSHOP
Please click on the link below to book your space
PDA Workshop Invite 15th September
AUTISM WORKSHOP
We’re pleased to invite you to a free Early Years Autism Workshop designed specifically for parents and carers of children aged 0–5 years who have recently been diagnosed with autism or just beginning their autism diagnosis journey.
This one-day, in-person course offers a supportive space for parents and carers to:
- Learn more about autism in early childhood
- Gain insights and practical strategies to use at home
- Connect with other families on similar journeys with their child
To find out more, please see the attached and contact training@autism-unlimited.org or book your free place here.
PARENT CHAMPION FOR SEND - CONFIDENTIAL MONTHLY SUPPORT AND ADVICE FOR FAMILIES
As a school, we want to play a role in improving SEND services for our children. We have an opportunity to provide a confidential space here in school for families of children with SEND through a new Parent Champion project delivered and funded by SENDiass4BCP and Parent Carers Together.
Each month a dedicated Parent Champion will hold one session to support families in navigating appropriate local and national services and networks to meet the needs of their children. Time slots will be allocated to individual families on a first come first served basis and are held in confidence during the school day. Please send an email to parent.champion@twynhamprimary.com should you wish to book a session and a date and time will be allocated to you. Each session is 30 minutes and will be running on the following dates:
- Monday 14th July, 9.15-11.15am
If you are experiencing difficulties and are unsure where to access the support and resources you need, please do get in touch. The role of the Parent Champion is to listen and to share knowledge of the services and the networks in your local community that may be of help to you.
This is a valuable resource we are so pleased to be part of. Together we can improve services and support for families across our school community.
STORMBREAK AT TPS
We have recently launched Stormbreak at Twynham Primary School.
Stormbreak is a charity (registered in England and Wales) that supports young children’s mental health through movement, equipping them with sustainable skills and coping strategies to thrive during the complex demands of growth into adult life.
Each Stormbreak lasts between 5 to 15 minutes and involves movement and associated conversation and discussion around mental health. At school, we use a mixture of pre-recorded videos and stormbreaks which are delivered by our school staff.
Stormbreak is something that can also be completed at home, as a family, and this PDF contains all the information you should need. It is easy to set up your own parent account, and this video explains how to do it.
HELP CHILDREN TO STAY SAFE ON CHAT APPS
Please click on the link below to find information from the NSPCC about keeping children safe on chat apps.
NEURODIVERSITY TRAINING WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Please see details below of upcoming training sessions focused on neurodiversity, designed to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and build inclusive practices across workplaces, schools and families.
Whether you're a line manager, employer, working in the care and education sector, or a relative of a neurodivergent family member, these engaging sessions will equip you with practical knowledge and tools to better support neurodivergent individuals (including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and Tourette’s).
With a selection of online and in-person events, all of our content is co-produced with our neurodivergent community, as listening and learning from how their experiences have changed their lives strongly influences our sessions and contributes to active transformation.
Limited places available – early booking is recommended!
LINWOOD PARENT TRAINING OFFER
CHRISTCHURCH FAMILY HUB
Christchurch Family Hub (previously called The Family Hub at Somerford) is one of six centrally located Hubs providing early help services and support for families living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Each family hub provides:
- Family support from our early help family support teams
- A range of programmes to support parents and their children, covering four key areas:
- Parenting, Young Parents and Volunteering
- use of the Home Learning Environment
- the Brighter Futures Programme
- Communication, Language and Literacy.
- Health services such as midwife clinics
- Information, advice and guidance, including information on and signposting to local childcare, signposting to a range of services including debt advice and information on community activities
- Domestic violence support
- Foodbank vouchers and support with accessing food
- Breastfeeding pump loans
Full details can be found by following this link Christchurch Family Hub
THE UMBRELLA GROUP - SUPPORT FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF CHILDREN WITH ASD
Please find below the list of meetings for The Umbrella Group which supports parents and carers of children and young people on the autistic spectrum. Please share this within your schools.
Below you will also find contact details and information about The Umbrella Group, plus a document from University Hospitals Dorset containing information and support for parents/carers of children and young people with Autism.
Meeting dates for the Umbrella Group
Children and Young People on the Autistic Spectrum
SENDIASS4BCP
Please click on the link below to find details of events this month.
https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/04/24/whats-on-in-may-2/
