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Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People November 2017 Contact details: Kay Willis, Disability Services Development Manager. 07920 252 095 Jo Roberts, Disability Services Development Officer 01865 323 780 email [email protected] Welcome to the November issue of the Short Breaks Update In this issue: Do you know about the free Code Clubs in libraries in Didcot, Witney and Abingdon? We continue with the Local Offer section ‘Supporting under 5’s with SEND’ looking at Early Years education entitlement. A free new magazine ‘My Future Choices’ is available to download. Don’t miss the Carers Oxfordshire Annual conference in the Kassam Stadium. There is information on a free SEN advice clinic, and the OASIS evening clinic. There is news of various sports opportunities in Abingdon and Stoke Mandeville this weekend. There are a number of Autism Friendly screenings in cinemas this month. OPA have moved to new premises and also updated their playboxes with some exciting new equipment; they have a subsidised Playwork course in Banbury. There is a workshop for siblings of people with learning disabilities and/or autism in London. Don’t forget about the free SEN sessions in Oxford during November and December. This month along with their usual full choice of training courses, OCVA have training on the General Data Protection Regulations which come into effect on the 25th of May 2018. There are also a number of grant and funding opportunities. Come along to Didcot Library's new Code Club and learn how to make cool games, animations and websites! Terms will run on Saturdays 9am-10am. The sessions are free but are strictly limited and booking is required. Tickets are for the term. As places are limited if your child is not able to attend a particular session or on a regular basis please let us know in advance. https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/events/didcot-code-club For more information ask a member of staff at the Didcot Library. Code Clubs are also available at: • Abingdon https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/events/abingdon-code-club to see if places are available and for more information contact staff at the Abingdon Library. • Witney https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/event/witney-new-code-club to see if places are available and for more information contact staff at the Witney Library. Didcot: Code Club The club is suitable for 9-11 year olds and aimed at complete beginners to have fun while coding. The projects will start with Scratch, an enjoyable, visual programming language designed for children.
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Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People
November 2017
Contact details: Kay Willis, Disability Services Development Manager. 07920 252 095 Jo Roberts, Disability Services Development Officer 01865 323 780
email [email protected]
Welcome to the November issue of the Short Breaks Update
In this issue:
Do you know about the free Code Clubs in libraries in Didcot, Witney and Abingdon?
We continue with the Local Offer section ‘Supporting under 5’s with SEND’ looking at Early Years education entitlement. A free new magazine ‘My Future Choices’ is available to download. Don’t miss the Carers Oxfordshire Annual conference in the Kassam Stadium. There is information on a free SEN advice clinic, and the OASIS evening clinic. There is news of various sports opportunities in Abingdon and Stoke Mandeville this weekend. There are a number of Autism Friendly screenings in cinemas this month. OPA have moved to new premises and also updated their playboxes with some exciting new equipment; they have a subsidised Playwork course in Banbury. There is a workshop for siblings of people with learning disabilities and/or autism in London. Don’t forget about the free SEN sessions in Oxford during November and December. This month along with their usual full choice of training courses, OCVA have training on the General Data Protection Regulations which come into effect on the 25th of May 2018. There are also a number of grant and funding opportunities.
Come along to Didcot Library's new Code Club and learn how to make cool games,
animations and websites! Terms will run on Saturdays 9am-10am. The sessions are free but
are strictly limited and booking is required. Tickets are for the term. As places are limited if your
child is not able to attend a particular session or on a regular basis please let us know in
advance. https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/events/didcot-code-club
For more information ask a member of staff at the Didcot Library.
Code Clubs are also available at:
• Abingdon https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/events/abingdon-code-club to see if
places are available and for more information contact staff at the Abingdon Library.
• Witney https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/event/witney-new-code-club to see if places
are available and for more information contact staff at the Witney Library.
Didcot: Code Club The club is suitable for 9-11 year olds
and aimed at complete beginners to have fun
while coding. The projects will start with Scratch,
an enjoyable, visual programming language
designed for children.
Terms will run on Saturdays 9am-10am.
Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People
November 2017
Visit https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/short-breaks-disabled-children to keep up to date with the redesign of short breaks and respite care services for
disabled children in Oxfordshire
There is a range of support, advice and
information available to support Under
5’s with SEND.
In the section on Early education and childcare you can find information on Early education entitlement, finding a place and extra help available.
• Children aged three and four are entitled to up to 15 hours of free nursery
education.
• There are many organisations and groups offering early education and childcare.
These include day nurseries, pre-schools, nursery schools and childminders.
Families can use the seach option on this page to find organisations and groups in
their area.
• Some two-year-olds are also entitled to up to 15 hours of free education. Some
three and four year old children are entitled to the early years pupil premium.
• For further information you can speak to your health visitor or local children and
family centre.
• All early education providers must operate under the legal requirements of the
Early Years Foundation Stage. This requires them to carefully consider the specific
needs of each child they look after in order to provide appropriate support. Every
early years setting is required to follow the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and will
have knowledge about including and supporting children with SEN. They should
have a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator who will help to ensure that your
child receives the right support.
• For children with SEN or disabilities, their needs can be met from the resources of
the setting, however where this is not possible, the setting is able to seek
additional funding through a range of funding routes.
• Where a child has a free entitlement to attend an Early Years provision, including
the 30 hour free childcare, additional funding may be accessed through a variety of
funding routes.
The council has a duty to ensure that there is sufficient childcare for parents seeking to work, train or study.
Oxfordshire’s Local Offer – Supporting under 5’s with SEND
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November 2017
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disabled children in Oxfordshire
Hello from the Transition Information Network!
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new issue of My Future Choices!
My Future Choices is our free magazine for disabled young people, their families and
people who support them. In this issue we have the latest news and stories from young
people on internships, at university and much more!
My Future Choices Magazine
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disabled children in Oxfordshire
SOS!SEN2 is a national charity aiming to empower parents and carers of children with SEN to successfully understand the law and the SEN Code of Practice, to make the best decisions for their children. They offer a free walk-in SEN Advice Clinic at 85 Jack Straw’s Lane, Headington, Oxford OX3 0DW (private residence) on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm on the following dates:
• 9 November 2017
• 11 January 2018
• 1 March 2018
• 3 May 2018
• 5 July 2018 No fee and no appointments. Legally based advice for parents/carers of children and young persons with SEN. Bring along any relevant papers, preferably filed in date order to save time and make it easier to help you.
To find out more, visit http://www.sossen.org.uk/advice_centres.php1
Carers Oxfordshire Annual Conference adults
Free walk-in SEN Advice clinic
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November 2017
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disabled children in Oxfordshire
OASIS Clinic Evening
Wednesday 22nd November 2017, 6.45pm – 9.30pm
St Gregory the Great School, Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DR
OASIS are delighted to hold a clinic night. You will be able to book sessions with up to 2 professionals to talk about your individual
situation / needs. Get there early to book your slots as first come, first served!
This year we welcome;
There will also be coffee and cake, a chance for members to borrow books from the OASIS
library and to chat to the OASIS Committee
Everyone welcome, suggested donation of £3 per person
If you have any questions please email us:- [email protected]
OASIS Clinic Evening
Jonas Torrance -Therapy & Behaviour Management and Co-ordinator
Sally Cady – SENDIASS Adviser
Pauline MacKinnon – Family Information Services
Nicola Lathey – Speech and Language Therapist – The Owl Centre
Dee Nic Sitric – Autism Advisor – Autism Champions
Maxine Jewitt – Independent Support – Adviza
Nina Stone - Specialist Advisory Teacher – Oxford CISS
Sini Haines – Advisory Teacher – Oxford CISS
Polly Branney – Oxford ADHD Centre
Sue Moon – Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
(specialises in older children and girls on the spectrum)
Isa Bel Rose Gregory – Educational Psychologist
Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People
November 2017
Visit https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/short-breaks-disabled-children to keep up to date with the redesign of short breaks and respite care services for
disabled children in Oxfordshire
Push 2 Podium in Abingdon
Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People
November 2017
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Push 2 Podium in Abingdon
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November 2017
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disabled children in Oxfordshire
WheelPower's Primary Sports Camp is on Saturday 04 November at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Stoke Mandeville, HP21 9PP. Is your child: Aged 6-11 and want to try wheelchair sport? Passionate about sport? Want to try something new? Our Primary Sport Camps are a fantastic safe, welcoming and fun environment to try a new sport and meet new people. Why not join us for our Primary Sports Camp running on the 4th November at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. Get active this autumn,. For more info see http://www.wheelpower.org.uk/sport-events/primary-sports-camp-0 or contact us on 01296 395995 or [email protected]. If events like these are of interest to you, or you want to find out about disability sport opportunities in your area, then sign up for our FREE newsletter and receive updates straight to your inbox.
Wheelpower Primary Sports camps
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OPA have also updated their Playbox Hire catalogue and this is now available to download from http://www.oxonplay.org.uk/?p=1852 with details of the exciting new additions include a fantastic Water Cascade System and a Space Hopper Race Kit!
Updated OPA Playbox Hire Catalogue
For full details see https://www.dimensions-uk.org/families/autism-friendly-environments/
• Showcase’s autism friendly film screening is The Lego Ninjago Movie on Sunday 12th November at 10am, at Reading
• Cineworld’s autism friendly screening is The Lego Ninjago Movie on Sunday 5th November at 11am, at Didcot or Witney
• Vue’s autism friendly screening is Captain Underpants on Sunday 26th November at 10:15am, at Oxford.
• ODEON autism friendly cinema screening is My Little Pony on Sunday 19th November at 10:15am, at Banbury and Oxford. Please note, there may be a short film before the main screening.
Autism friendly film screenings
SIBS, a charity supporting adults and children who are brothers and sisters of people with learning disabilities and/or autism, are running workshops on the Mental Capacity Act and decision-making for their learning disabled siblings. There is a workshop for adult siblings in London on Wednesday 29th November 2pm - 5pm, at NCVO, Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints St, London N1 9RL You will find more details anthe option to book a place on https://www.sibs.org.uk/support-for-adult-siblings/workshops-adult-siblings-decision-making-law/2 This workshop is only open to adult brothers and sisters.
Sibs workshop in London
Oxfordshire Play Association have moved
Tel 01865 779474 email : [email protected] Website www.oxon play.org.uk
www.facebook.com/OxfordshirePlayAssociationOpa
OPA’s new address is C/O Innovista, Suite A, First Floor, Meridian House, Sandy Lane West, Oxford, OX4 6LB
Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People
November 2017
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disabled children in Oxfordshire
Partyman World Oxford
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November 2017
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disabled children in Oxfordshire
Funded Playwork Training in Banbury
Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People
November 2017
Visit https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/short-breaks-disabled-children to keep up to date with the redesign of short breaks and respite care services for
disabled children in Oxfordshire
November Training Data Protection Challenges for Charities. Tuesday 7th November 2017. £60 to £85 This course aims to help you gain an understanding of what your responsibilities are under the current Data Protection Act.
Good Governance. Wednesday 8th November 2017. £40 to £65 This essential session will look at the legal and financial aspects of charitable organisations and the roles and responsibilities associated with them.
Fire Safety Level 2. Thursday 9th November 2017. £75 This level 2 course is aimed at anyone who requires a course as a Fire Warden or a Fire Marshall. The course covers the latest fire safety regulations and the roles and duties of employees and their responsibilities on Fire Safety.
Plan Your Evaluation. Tuesday 14th November 2017. £70 to £95 The aim of this course is to help you create an evaluation framework for initiatives, develop a tracking system to monitor progress against targets and communicate your project’s purpose and impact to funders and stakeholders.
Effective People Management. Wednesday 15th November 2017. £40 to £65 This course will help you develop your knowledge, understanding and skills for managing employees effectively.
Basic First Aid. Thursday 16th November 2017. £40 to £65 The course provides information and practical demonstrations, to give individuals the basic skills to keep them safe, administer and the skills to save someone’s life.
GDPR – an evolution not a revolution. Tuesday 21st November 2017. £60 to £85 The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect on the 25th of May 2018 and is the most significant change to data protection law in almost 20 years. This half day training session will introduce the GDPR to delegates, describe the differences between the Data Protection Act 1998 and provide practical steps that need to be taken in order to start implementing GDPR.
Time Management. Thursday 23rd November 2017. £40 to £65 Don’t Panic: An Introduction to Budgeting. Tuesday 28th November 2017. £70 to £95 The session aims to build your understanding of the importance of budgeting, build the confidence and ability to create a budget and leave the workshop having started the work to ensure a sound budget for the coming financial year.
Developing Online and Social Media Fundraising. Thursday 30th November 2017. £70 to £95 This course provides an overview of the key platforms and social media resources and how charities can use these to fundraise. The course will also touch upon maximising your website for fundraising purposes.
Full details of planned courses are on the OCVA website https://ocva.org.uk/all-courses/
If you have any questions about courses or Can’t find what you are looking for? Email [email protected] or call 01865 251946.
OCVA training opportunities
OCVA have a number of exciting training opportunities for all members, volunteers and organisations
Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People
November 2017
Visit https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/short-breaks-disabled-children to keep up to date with the redesign of short breaks and respite care services for
disabled children in Oxfordshire
For more details and to register your pace go to http://www.lloydsbank.com/business/digitalworkshops.asp?dm_i=1OSY,58KQ4,OP064L,K652K,1 Henry Smith Charity Main Grants Strategy Under the Main Grants strategy we have two separate grant programmes. Improving Lives The Improving Lives is our largest funding programme supports charitable organisations in the UK to to bring about change for the most disadvantaged people in the greatest need and help people for whom other sources of support have failed, been inappropriate or are simply not available. Strengthening Communities The Strengthening Communities grant programme supports small organisations working in the most disadvantaged and deprived areas of the UK. We know that smaller organisations rooted in their communities play a vital role in supporting people to make positive changes. We want to support these organisations to create lasting solutions to local needs For more details of grants available see https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/about-us/strategy/ British Science Week (9 - 18 March 2018) The British Science Association is accepting applications from community groups and schools for funding to support events that take place during British Science Week (9-18 March 2018), but hurry as the deadline is 13 November. There are three grant schemes: one for schools, one for community groups, and one for BSA branches. Kick Start Grants - This scheme offers grants for schools in challenging circumstances to organise their own events as part of British Science Week. There are two options available: Kick Start grant: A grant of up to £300 for your school to run an activity
• Kick Start More grant: A grant of up to £700 for your school to host a science event or activity which involves your students and the local community
• NEW for 2018: Kick Start Youth grant: £150 for your school to run an activity during British Science Week organised by students
BSW Community Grants - This scheme offers £500 to £1000 grants for community groups that work directly with audiences who are traditionally under-represented and currently not engaged in science activity. For more information on grants go to https://www.britishscienceweek.org/
Grants and funding opportunities
Lloyds Bank and Google are offering a free half-day digital skills workshop open to not-for-profit organisations and businesses of all sizes. The session will focus on how to raise the profile of your organisation online and increase your digital skills. The day will also provide an excellent opportunity to network and find out about further free support available. It takes place on Wednesday 8th November from 9.45am to 1.45pm in central Oxford
