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28/01/22

Spring 2022 Newsletter 1 (28/01/22) 

Feels very odd to be saying Happy New Year as it feels like a lifetime ago already! Please see updates from wider teams and services. 
Any questions or queries please ask!

Outreach Feedback

RBWM would appreciate hearing your opinion on the commissioned outreach in the Borough (Manor Green and SHINE). Please follow this link.

This information will support the development and continuation of them.

SENCo updates

Don't forget to share and complete the Strategy consultation document!

*Collaborative responsibilities staff meeting - please find attached a staff meeting created by the Area SENCo team, which we hope you will be able to deliver to your staff next term.
Once you have delivered this training please send any feedback to me!

Key dates this term:
*Annual SEND Conference - 1st March 2022 - flyer attached!

Training from the SEND team on the Consultation Process and writing responses to consultation - March 15th 3.45 - 5.15 (Virtual)

Volunteers needed!!

I am excited to announce that the OT therapy team are looking for SENCos to be involved in co-producing some advice and guidance documents.

If you are interested in taking part, please notify me via email.

Become a Young Carers Champion

This course, written in partnership by the Department for Health and Social Care and Carers Trust, is for professionals working in Children or Adult services in Healthcare, Education, Statutory Services and Community Support Agencies. We recommend that services nominate up to 2 members of their team to become Young Carer Champions to attend this training on Wed 2nd March 2022. This training includes modules on: 
  • Understanding the roles of Young Carers and the impact on their wellbeing and development
  • Identifying Young Carers within your own workplace
  • Engaging with Young Carers and their families
  • Understanding the legal rights of Young Carers in the UK
Spaces are filling up, to book a place on this course, please email rbwm.yc@family-action.org.uk

Future Events from CONTACT please share with parents and carers - flyer attached


Join us at one of our sessions to find out more about  Parent Carer Participation, Parent Carer Forums and how you could get involved in helping us set up the  Windsor and Maidenhead Parent Carer Forum.

To book your place or if you have any enquiries please email kctraining@hotmail.co.uk and we will be in touch!

Resources and training

  • Whole School SEND newsletter - attached
  • Fantastic Fred resource - attached
  • The Prince Phillip Trust Fund has awarded Kidscape Charity funding to work with Secondary Schools in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Our programme supports staff to implement a Peer Mentoring Programme within their secondary school. 
    Peer Mentoring Programme (kidscape.org.uk)
  • Emotional Health and Wellbeing Webinars and Resources Programme (Spring 2022) - attached
  • No22 Parent program launch - flyer attached
  • Anna Freud - Link program - information attached
  • Whole School Send have collated Ofsted comments on SEND from recent inspections this term - a useful read!!
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