Message from John Chalk:
I have had great problems in locating/tracing disabled children in the surrounding area.
We have booked Lady St Marys Parish Hall on the Quay at Wareham for Sat 17th Dec 2011 between 4-7pm.
We wish to provide a Xmas Party for disabled children any age welcome.
We will have a party Tea with entertainment from a young musician, Christmas carols, children’s Xmas DVD etc we will go with the flow.
Parents/carers are necessary for the well being of their own children.
Please contact below should you wish your child to attend.
It would be great to see them.
There is no cost involved.
Should you not be available you may well know somebody who is then please pass on my details.
John CHALK
74 Corfe Road
Stoborough
BH20 5AY
01929558168
johnchalk83@btinternet.com.
15 Nov 2011
14 Nov 2011
Farmer Palmer's event 19 Dec
Farmer Palmers. They are open on Monday 19th December exclusively for children with additional needs/disabilities and their families.
Closing date for bookings 1st December 2011 - booking essential - call Artz+Sportz+ on 01305 252250
12 Nov 2011
Linwood School Open Day 16 Nov
Linwood School will be hosting an open evening on the 16th November 2011.
The event will be held in the main school hall. The doors will be open from 5pm.
The aim of this open evening is to provide you as parents/carers of children
with Special Educational Needs information about organisations and agencies
provided in your area. This will include short break providers, professionals and
not-for-profit support providers. They will be there to display information and
discuss with you how they can offer support.
ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING INCLUDE:
-ADULT ED
-AIMING HIGH
-ANSBURY
-BARNADOS
-BOURNEMOUTH TRAINING
-BOURNEMOUTH YMCA
-CHILDREN IN NEED TEAM;
Occupational Therapists
Social Worker
-CHILDREN ’ S LEARNING DISABILITY NURSE
-CONNEXIONS/ NEXT STEP
-COOL 2 CARE
-DIVERSE ABILITIES PLUS
-FAMILY FUND
-GAMES, ACTIVITY & PLAY
-INTEGRATED COMMUNITY TEAM
-JULIA ’ S HOUSE
-LINWOOD YOUTH CENTRE
-PARENT LINK
-PENDERELS TRUST
-POLICE (INTERNET SAFETY )
-VICTORIA EDUCATION CENTRE & SPORTS COLLEGE
Linwood is a day special school located close to the centre of Bournemouth.
It welcome pupils from a wide geographical area and supports
a comprehensive range of Special Educational Needs. The range of
needs includes moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties and
some pupils with autistic spectrum disorders.
The school has an Autistic Unit, which forms part of the Senior Department.
which was opened in September 2002.
The event will be held in the main school hall. The doors will be open from 5pm.
The aim of this open evening is to provide you as parents/carers of children
with Special Educational Needs information about organisations and agencies
provided in your area. This will include short break providers, professionals and
not-for-profit support providers. They will be there to display information and
discuss with you how they can offer support.
ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING INCLUDE:
-ADULT ED
-AIMING HIGH
-ANSBURY
-BARNADOS
-BOURNEMOUTH TRAINING
-BOURNEMOUTH YMCA
-CHILDREN IN NEED TEAM;
Occupational Therapists
Social Worker
-CHILDREN ’ S LEARNING DISABILITY NURSE
-CONNEXIONS/ NEXT STEP
-COOL 2 CARE
-DIVERSE ABILITIES PLUS
-FAMILY FUND
-GAMES, ACTIVITY & PLAY
-INTEGRATED COMMUNITY TEAM
-JULIA ’ S HOUSE
-LINWOOD YOUTH CENTRE
-PARENT LINK
-PENDERELS TRUST
-POLICE (INTERNET SAFETY )
-VICTORIA EDUCATION CENTRE & SPORTS COLLEGE
Linwood is a day special school located close to the centre of Bournemouth.
It welcome pupils from a wide geographical area and supports
a comprehensive range of Special Educational Needs. The range of
needs includes moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties and
some pupils with autistic spectrum disorders.
The school has an Autistic Unit, which forms part of the Senior Department.
which was opened in September 2002.
11 Nov 2011
Meeting 7th November 2011
Minutes of Meeting 7th November 2011, 6.30 pm
at Children’s Centre, Swanage
Present: Sally Joynes, Karen Foster, Becky Burgess, Tasha Dodd, Mike Hadley,
Judy Senior, Ben Delahay, Sam Taylor, Collete Ford, Tracey Burch,
Dot Harries.
Apologies: Tracey Colquhoun.
Mike Hadley chaired the meeting.
Allsorts has not been up and running for some time now due to the chair’s many and unavoidable commitments and a replacement not being forthcoming. It was agreed that there is a need for the group and it should primarily provide support for parents and an exchange network of information. The group will be targeted at parents with children aged 0 - 19 years.
Sam Taylor explained the origins and objectives of the group to those new to Allsorts and leaflets were handed out. Allsorts have various resources and it was agreed these would be donated to ‘Treats’ due to lack of storage space at the Children’s Centre. This would benefit the group in that all ‘Treats’ resources would be available for loan. Sam also mentioned there is a significant sum of money in the Allsorts account. Sam will check the resources are still in the Methodist Church Hall and liaise with Collete. Action: ST
It was agreed that all members of the group should provide to Collete or Judy any information they come across on forthcoming events, news, advice etc. so that it may be circulated to the whole group either at meetings and/or via the website or email. Action: All
Collete Ford offered to temporarily manage the group at the children’s centre until a new leader can be found. Meetings will be on the first Monday of the month at 6.30 - 8.30 pm to coincide with ‘SINC’, the Special Inclusive Needs Club run at the Youth Centre (ages 11 - 25). Parents need not feel obliged however to stay for the full 2 hours! Sam will continue to manage the funds and Mike the website for now.
It was agreed another advert in the Gazette (December issue) would be beneficial and new posters/flyers. Action: MH
Flyers to be circulated by SEN co-ordinators at main and special schools via book bags. Action: CF
We would also aim to get Allsorts’ meetings listed in Parish magazines and the Purbeck Local as well as in ‘What’s On’ in the Gazette. Action: MH
It was agreed to get information on Swanage Forum and set up an Allsorts Facebook page. Action: KF
Next meeting Monday 5th December 2011, 6.30 pm at the Children’s Centre where Ben Delahay’s IT resources ideas will be discussed.
Future meeting dates for your diary - Mondays 9th January 2012, 6th February and 5th March.
Meeting closed at 7.30 pm but chatting continued until 8.15 pm!
at Children’s Centre, Swanage
Present: Sally Joynes, Karen Foster, Becky Burgess, Tasha Dodd, Mike Hadley,
Judy Senior, Ben Delahay, Sam Taylor, Collete Ford, Tracey Burch,
Dot Harries.
Apologies: Tracey Colquhoun.
Mike Hadley chaired the meeting.
Allsorts has not been up and running for some time now due to the chair’s many and unavoidable commitments and a replacement not being forthcoming. It was agreed that there is a need for the group and it should primarily provide support for parents and an exchange network of information. The group will be targeted at parents with children aged 0 - 19 years.
Sam Taylor explained the origins and objectives of the group to those new to Allsorts and leaflets were handed out. Allsorts have various resources and it was agreed these would be donated to ‘Treats’ due to lack of storage space at the Children’s Centre. This would benefit the group in that all ‘Treats’ resources would be available for loan. Sam also mentioned there is a significant sum of money in the Allsorts account. Sam will check the resources are still in the Methodist Church Hall and liaise with Collete. Action: ST
It was agreed that all members of the group should provide to Collete or Judy any information they come across on forthcoming events, news, advice etc. so that it may be circulated to the whole group either at meetings and/or via the website or email. Action: All
Collete Ford offered to temporarily manage the group at the children’s centre until a new leader can be found. Meetings will be on the first Monday of the month at 6.30 - 8.30 pm to coincide with ‘SINC’, the Special Inclusive Needs Club run at the Youth Centre (ages 11 - 25). Parents need not feel obliged however to stay for the full 2 hours! Sam will continue to manage the funds and Mike the website for now.
It was agreed another advert in the Gazette (December issue) would be beneficial and new posters/flyers. Action: MH
Flyers to be circulated by SEN co-ordinators at main and special schools via book bags. Action: CF
We would also aim to get Allsorts’ meetings listed in Parish magazines and the Purbeck Local as well as in ‘What’s On’ in the Gazette. Action: MH
It was agreed to get information on Swanage Forum and set up an Allsorts Facebook page. Action: KF
Next meeting Monday 5th December 2011, 6.30 pm at the Children’s Centre where Ben Delahay’s IT resources ideas will be discussed.
Future meeting dates for your diary - Mondays 9th January 2012, 6th February and 5th March.
Meeting closed at 7.30 pm but chatting continued until 8.15 pm!
9 Nov 2011
Next meetings
Following a very positive meeting on 7th Novemeber, it was agreed that there is definitely a need to keep the Allsorts group going.
You’ll be welcome, whatever your child’s disability, whether recently diagnosed or with a School Action, School Action Plus, or Statement in place. Or you may need help with getting recognition and support.
Please join us for meetings to discuss your concerns, to share experiences, to get help, to offer help or just to spend some time with others with similar problems and needs.
Meetings will usually be held at 6.30 pm at the Swanage Childrens’ Centre in Chapel Lane, on the first Monday of the month.
It would help if you could let us know in advance if you plan to come to any meeting: email (mail@allsortsspecialneeds.co.uk) or telephone (07816 419680).
Next meetings
Monday 5th December (6.30 pm)
Monday 9th January (6.30 pm)
Monday 6th February (6.30 pm)
Monday 5th March (6.30 pm)
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