Course summary:

Have you recently employed new staff? Are their staff in your school or setting who are new to SEND? If so, then this course is perfect for them!

The course will begin by looking at essential legislation, inclusive practice for all and offer practical advice for supporting children and young people with SEND. We will look into what working with a SEND CYP entails and how you can further develop your knowledge and understanding. There will be opportunities for discussion and reflection in this session.

Parent Programme for parents and carers who have a child aged 5 - 11 with autism or social communication needs. 

12.10.23 13:00 - 14:00-  What is communication with MK Speech and Language Therapists

19.10.23 13:00 - 14:00 Understanding and supporting behaviours of concern

09.11.23 13:30 - 14:30 In person session 

16.11.23 13:00 - 14:00 My child struggles to sleep 

To book your place email SENDSupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk 

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Course summary:

 An introduction to Autism and how it may present in primary aged children, including strategies and resources to support anxiety, routines,

communication and interaction.

Trainers:

Members of the SEND Team- Inclusion Specialist Teaching Team

Course content:

Session 1:

Our SEND night offers a quieter EXCLUSIVE session to children with special needs and their siblings at ONLY £6.25 per child and all adults are FREE! 

For more information and booking Safari Play

Course summary

Session 1  Typical speech, language and communication development

Session 2 Positive approaches to support communication

By the end of Session 1 session, participants will:

Parent and carer programme with Specialist Teachers and Educational Psychologists

These sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams, an invite will be sent to your email address. You do not have to attend all of the workshops – once the invites are sent out just choose which sessions you would like to attend.

To book your place email us on SENDsupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk stating that you would like to attend Autism in Teens Parent programme

Course summary:

• Using a positive behaviour support approach, we will focus on:
• A reflective look at language used in school
• Language which may escalate behaviours that concern/challenge
• Language which will help deescalate behaviours that concern/challenge
• The impact on behaviours that concern/challenge of reducing the use of language

Trainers: Members of the SEND Team- Inclusion Specialist Teaching Team

Course dates and time:

Parent Programme for parents and carers who have a child aged 5 - 11 with autism or social communication needs. 

12.10.23 13:00 - 14:00-  What is communication with MK Speech and Language Therapists

19.10.23 13:00 - 14:00 Understanding and supporting behaviours of concern

09.11.23 13:30 - 14:30 In person session 

16.11.23 13:00 - 14:00 My child struggles to sleep 

To book your place email SENDSupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk 

Every Thursday 4pm- 5pm at Chapter House in Coffee Hall 

For young people aged 11+ with SEND 

Course summary:

The majority of Children and Young People with SEND will be supported within their mainstream school through the graduated approach, quality first teaching, targeted and personalised support.

Some children with more complex or long term needs that are impacting on their ability to access learning and develop independence may require an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP)

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Course summary:

 An introduction to Autism and how it may present in primary aged children, including strategies and resources to support anxiety, routines,

communication and interaction.

Trainers:

Members of the SEND Team- Inclusion Specialist Teaching Team

Course content:

Session 1:

S.E.N.D. Events

Families of children with special needs and disabilities are welcome to visit the Hub at any time.

We also organise dedicated SEND events especially for these families and their friends.

These events are quieter than our usual play sessions and take place once the venue has closed from 6.30pm onwards 

2023 SEN dates are

Friday 20th October 2023

Friday 1st December 2023 

Book tickets SEN events here 

For more information and to book your place email mkelitecheer@gmail.com

Ages 5 + 

Bi weekly 10am - 11am 

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At Climb Quest, we passionately share an ethos around inclusion for all, running specific Autism friendly and SEND sessions. We support groups and individuals to challenge themselves and promote healthy lifestyle activities. We try and support as many people as possible to try climbing through our regular events, work with charities and groups, and through 1:1 activities.

For more information and booking Autism friendly and SEND Sessions - Climb Quest

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (U) - Autism friendly screening at ODEON Milton Keynes Stadium

Sunday 22 October at 10am

Free entry for carers with a valid CEA Card

Trailer: https://youtu.be/UDgjJ9XzgHk

When: Every Sunday, under 8's and under 12's 3:30pm - 4:30pm 

Under 16's 3:30 - 5:00pm

Where: The Dome, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA

For more information and booking: Youth Disability Football (mkdonsset.com)

Theme: space

Workshops/physical:

11am- galactic playdoh making.

1:30pm- pumpkin carving

2:30pm- Archery

Art: handprint rockets, apple stamping pumpkins, Halloween coloring sheets

For more information and booking :Open For All - Thomley

HALLOWEEN CAFE // Halloween half term fun at the MK SNAP Café

Our Halloween Café is on Tuesday 24th and Tuesday 26th October and we look forward to welcoming you to what looks to be a spoooooooktacular event

Theme: Space

Workshops/Physical:

11am Cooking – Apple Monsters

1:30pm Pumpkin Carving

2:30pm Giant Bubbles

Art: Flying UFOs, Alien Headbands, Space Painting

For more information and booking: Disability Family Day - Thomley