A Family Perspective
Is your school proactive?
When it comes to transition from children’s to adults service, proactivity is the key to making it as smooth a process as possible for your young person. It may seem a long way off before they will be leaving school, but sticking your head in the sand will not ignore the fact that it is […]
Books Beyond Words
Baroness Sheila Hollins is a professor of the psychiatry of learning disability at St George’s, University of London, and has a learning-disabled child. Sheila designed and produced a series of picture books for carers, parents and teachers, after realising that many people have better visual than verbal literacy – not just people with intellectual disabilities. […]
News
‘Next Steps’ Event
Coming Soon…more details on the first ‘Next Steps’ transition event being held in March by the Social Care Exchange, Lincoln. This highly anticipated event, sponsored by Home From Home Care, will be dedicated to showcasing information on transition, specifically what is available for young people once school has finished. Talks will be presented by parents […]
Social Care Exchange opening attracts industry professionals
Key local figures and care professionals were among the 80 guests who were feeling positive and inspired about the future of care provision in Lincolnshire after the Social Care Exchange was officially opened on November 30th. After a welcome by Paul de Savary and the official ribbon cutting by the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Yvonne […]
Top tips for Xmas
The festive season can be an extremely stressful time for individuals with autism. Emma Sterland from Netbuddy has put together some advice for families over the Christmas period, which has been posted in The Guardian – please click the link here.
TES SEN Show 2016
We are pleased to say that we will be attending the TES SEN show again this year, taking place on Friday 7th & Saturday 8th October 2016, held at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London. This is a show for parents and carers, school leaders, teachers and support staff with an interest in SEN. There […]
The Need for Community – CSJ Report
The Centre for Social Justice – an independent think-tank – has now released their report findings on care provion for adults with learning disabilities, specifically looking at the benefits of residential care and community integration. It makes for a very interesting read! Some of the main findings showing; Accommodation – access to residential placements has […]
Autism Show Series
Want to know more about Autism? Looking for specialist equipment/therapies/technologies for your son/daughter? Need support and advice? The Autism Show is the place where you can find all this and much more! There are 3 shows being held this year; London, Birmingham and Manchester. With exhibition stands showcasing everything from technologies, equipment, […]
