Stockport SEND Families - Open Page
Description
Stockport SEND Families is a support group in Stockport, run by parents to support families who have children/young people with additional needs. We are a parent run support group, we recognised there was a huge gap and lack of funding to provide families who have children with additional needs quality time together. To do activities where the whole family can access it together to create friendships and support circles in a environment where the families are not judged and stared at. Already we are seeing some lovely friendships developing with families and children.
We also have a closed Facebook support group, where parents can chat and ask for advice. There are currently over 700 parents in this group and it is very active. We also have a open Facebook information sharing page where we share our events, share local authority SEND information etc and a Twitter account that we use to connect with other organisations around Stockport.
We currently run a twice weekly drop in, monthly coffee evening, monthly minecraft club, weekly soft play session, weekly toddler group and regular activities during school holidays, a group for girls who have additional needs, with anxiety and related issues. We also have talks, training and workshops, These are all in local places, all closed to public and only open to families with additional needs. We have a new sensory room, which we fundraiser to create.
We support families in meetings where needed, complete forms for grants and benefits, signpost to services. We are seeing parents grow in confidence, self esteem and networks created.
We receive no ongoing funding, and try to make activities, groups and drop ins as low cost as possible for families, so we just cover costs.
The group is run by parents for parents, we are all volunteers who have children with disabilities of our own.
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Autism friendly sessions at Cheadle Library
Stockport Diabetes
Reminder for all diabetics
Massive thank you to Stockport SEND Mum, Emma Hibbert for doing a bonus ball fundraiser at work. She brought in an £86 donation for the group, thanks so much xxx
Ryecroft Park Sports Club, Cheadle Hulme
This looks good for anyone who wants to try tennis 🎾
Tinkerlab
What a fab idea for a sensory light table!
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
A brilliant opportunity for any artists x
Fun Sign Fun Time
Thank you so much to Danielle from Fun Time Fun Sign for coming to so a free makaton friendly session for families today, everyone who took part loved it. We are delighted to announce that Fun Time Fun Sign will be coming to each Saturday Family Session in the future from 1-2pm!!! If you came this today's session, please leave a review for Danielle on her page 😊 https://www.facebook.com/funsignfuntime/
Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Looks good for Lego fans!
Make A Difference Locally & Win £1,000 For A Local Cause
Could everybody nominate us for this please x
Are you a carer?
Signpost for Carers have a great new website, make sure you register with them 😊
Stockport SEND Families Saturday Family Drop In
We are really excited about the family session this Saturday! On the 6th May at the Saturday Family Activity Session we have two treats in store! We have Amanda Barker from Body Shop at Home coming to do some free pampering for parents! Amanda is also very kindly donating 20% of her commission during April to Stockport SEND Families Group - thank you so much this is so kind of you 😊 We also have Fun Sign Fun Time coming from 1-2pm to do a free makaton friendly fun session for the parents and children! https://www.facebook.com/funsignfuntime/ Put the dates in your diaries!!
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We've just had an email about the course below, sounds like a fantastic opportunity This is a FREE to join 12 week personal development course for anyone aged 16-25 who is currently unemployed. The course involves a series of challenges designed to improve employability, such as a Community Project, Team Challenge and a team building residential. There is also the opportunity to complete a two week work placement and complete training exercises with the Fire Fighters. Benefits for young people taking part: • We provide a monthly bus pass to anyone who gains a place on the Team. This can be used on any bus within Greater Manchester. • Benefits not usually affected. • Anyone aged 16-18 with a household income of less than £16,190 could be eligible to claim an allowance from The Manchester College to help with lunch money. This payment is made in the form of an Asda gift card each work and is dependent upon attendance. • Gain a Level 1 Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills. • Foundation Food Hygiene qualification. • First Aid at Work qualification. • PEARL Certificate. This recognises employability skills. • Access to online learning for Maths and English. • GMFRS Health & Safety and Manual Handling Training We have courses starting in May and June in the following locations: Bolton, Eccles, Hyde, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Heywood, Bury, Hollins and Gorton If you need any further information or local contacts, please feel free to contact me, Emma Sercombe Prince’s Trust Team Manager – Hyde 07973 966 407
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