Calling all South Tyneside families
Would you like the opportunity to have a chance to meet multiple different services ‘in person’ and in one place?
If so, then come along to The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) at the Autism Hub multi-agency drop in event:
When: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Where: Autism Hub, Gordon St, South Shields.
Time: 10am – 12pm
Please see attached poster!
Dear Community,
Please see the following information from Toby Henderson Trust. I do hope that you find it useful.
We would like to share details of our next Open day:
The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) at the Autism Hub will be hosting a Summer drop-in Garden party, giving everyone the opportunity to come along to meet the team, learn more about what we do, whilst enjoying some refreshments in our ‘Tranquillity Garden’. We also hope it will be an opportunity to help build on the communities understanding of Autism and inclusivity for all autistic individuals and their families. Whether you have a local business, work/live in the area, are a South Tyneside professional or parent/carer we would love for you to come along.
Date: Tuesday 18th June 2024 10am – 2pm.
Introduction to Makaton workshop for families:
We are offering a free ‘Introduction to Makaton’ Family Workshop on Monday 24th June, 10.00am-12.30pm, delivered by Makaton Tutor Anna Melling from Talk to the Hand Makaton Training (limited places available).
TTHT ‘Out & About’ in the community:
We understand through feedback received from families that it can be pretty tough, when your ‘cup is already full’ to come along to somewhere new and access support for the first time with people you have never met before. That’s why the team are so passionate about finding ways to break down those barriers and get ‘out and about’ in the community so families can meet us, have a chat and feel comfortable and reassured to come along to access our services at the autism hub.
We decided this summer we would add to the many ways we do this by planning a local ‘Walk & Talk’ event. This is a chance for anyone to meet us and join the TTHT at the Autism Hub Team on a relaxed walk and talk along the South Shields Coastline.
Wednesday 17th July 10am – 11am.
Full details can be found on the poster attached. No booking is required for this event.
Dear Community,
I hope that you have all had a wonderful Easter break and are looking forward to the last term of this academic year!
I would like to draw your attention to a Charity that provides Audio Books to those who struggle to access text/print due to challenges such as Dyslexia, Visual Impairment, Neurodevelopmental difficulties, Long Covid and other neurological or physical difficulties.
Access to Audio Books is free for children and young people under the age of 18, but adults can also access this charity service for a small fee.
Please check out the link below to find out more.
https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/services
I do hope that you find the link useful.
Take care
Jo Donkin
SENDCo
Dear Community,
Smile Through Sport are a North East based disability sport charity. They are excited to be promoting their Easter holiday activity sessions for children and young people with SEND.
Sessions will take place in Cramlington, Newcastle, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee and Stanley and will be fun, engaging and interactive providing a wide range of fun activities, sports and games, adapted for all disabilities. Siblings are welcome to attend too!
https://smilethroughsport.com/
Find out more about the charity and the great work that they do, or book a place on an event using the information on the flyer or by clicking on the link above.
Dear Community,
On Wednesday March 20th 10am- 3pm, Witherslack Group are hosting a free virtual conference: ‘Celebrating, Embracing and Empowering Our Children’ for parents and carers of neurodiverse children and young people.
Please click the link below and complete the form if you are interested in attending.
Please note that this is a virtual conference and therefore ‘online’ and not face-to-face.
https://pages.witherslackgroup.co.uk/virtual-conf-spring24
Take care
Jo Donkin
SENDCo
With the help and expertise of Williby Rocks, Year 2 were selected for the first session in transforming our school garden into a Well-being Garden.
The children had an opportunity to take part in a bug hunt and explore the mini-beasts in the garden at this time of year, as well as encourage more wildlife by creating bug hotels.
Dear Community,
Just a little reminder that if one of your children or a child that you care for has received an Autism diagnosis, then you can contact the EarlyBird Team and enroll onto a really informative and supportive course to help you understand more about Autism and get lots of tips and ideas from the course providers and other parents and carers.
Please see the attached flyer for the up and coming Information Meeting dates (in green) and just pop along as there is no need to book a place.
Take Care
Jo Donkin
SENDCo
Dear Community,
Please take a look at the latest information shared by South Tyneside Parent and Carer Forum below.
Happy New Year to all of our Parent Carers!
We have our first Drop-In Session taking place on Thursday 25th January 2024. This event is being hosted at Hebburn Family Hub but is open to ALL parent carers across South Tyneside.
The event is FREE and you do not need to pre-book a place. The session starts at 10am and will finish at 11:30am.
The theme for this event is Wellbeing and we will be joined by Carly at Luna Blu – Creative Arts Therapy who will introduce her business and let you know what events she has planned this year.
Wellbeing is important not just for the child or young person, but also for the parent carer. Come down, catch up and be heard.
See you there!
Dear Community,
We would like to share with you some additional weblinks that may be useful for you over the Christmas period.
A Christmas Survival Guide: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/DoingOurBit/Get-Inspired/Christmas/The-parents-Christmas-survival-guide.aspx
Say hello to Santa: https://www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk/article/15154/Santa-s-Grotto-at-Haven-Point
Autism Friendly Christmas guide: https://www.ttht.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Autism-friendly-Christmas-guide.pdf
Mental Health Support and Courses: https://www.southtynesidelifecyclementalhealth.nhs.uk/groups-courses/
Christmas Support and Grants: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/latest-news/christmas-grants-and-other-support
Take good care.
Ms Donkin
SENDCo
