Special Educational Needs (SEN) Information
SEN Directory
Welwyn Garden City Extended Schools are looking to produce a SEN Information Directory for the Welwyn Hatfield area to support parents & carers of children with special/additional needs. To help us compile the Directory, please could you take the time to complete the attached questionnaire:
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Current What's On |
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The Orchard Library - Extended Schools have created their very own library which is open to everyone! Click here for more information. |
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Wednesday
13th January 2010 |
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Secondary transfer for children with ASD. The presentation you can see by clicking here is very informative and gives you a link to a great website called www.autismtoolkit.com. You can print off the transition workbook and go through it with your child and give a copy to their teaching Assitant, Teacher or SENCo. Click here for the transition workbook. |
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Supporting Parents of Autistic Children in East Herts (62KB)
An invitation to parents and carers of children and young people
with an Autistic Spectrum Condition in the East Herts area.
A chance to meet and discuss experiences. |
Mondays |
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AS Friends Support Group (548KB)
For mums, dads, carers & grandparents of children with autism or communication difficulties.
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3rd Monday
of the month |
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Multi Sports Sessions (72KB)
For children & young people with disabilities & special educational needs. |
Saturdays |
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Parents Drop-In (298KB)
Support for parents and carers of school age children with additional needs. Click here for the Summer Term 2010 programme. |
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January 2010
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Help! Programme (137KB)
Does your child have an autism spectrum disorder with recent diagnosis within the last 18 months or so? Is he/ she aged between 3 and 12? Do you want a clear overview of ASDs and tips on communication with your child? Do you require information about your child’s rights and entitlements to services and welfare benefits? For more info on this one pay programme, click here. Click here to download an application form.
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Monday
22nd March 2010 |
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Stevenage StopGap Open Day (60KB)
StopGap provides a specialist service for young people aged between 16-24 years with Aspergers Syndrome, Social Communication Difficulties and/or Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Our learners may also have additional needs such as acute to mild mental health problems. The Open Day will be an opportunity to look around the base, speak to staff and students about the course and arrange for a possible future interview and taster session. |
Thursday
25th March |
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Lakeside School Multi-Sports Club (834KB)
A sports club for children aged 8-13 with learning difficulties
offering a wide range of exciting and challenging
indoor and outdoor sporting activities. |
On-going |
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Disability Trampolining (491KB)
Open to all participants regardless
of disability. |
Sundays |
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Toddle Inn-clusive (163KB)
A baby and toddler group with tactile, sensory and creative activities for children aged 0-5 of all abilities. |
Sept 2009 -
Feb 2010 |
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Dolphins (11KB)
A support group for parents of children with special needs in
WGC, Hatfield and the surrounding areas. |
First Friday of the month |
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Youth Zone (60KB)
A place for Lakeside School students to meet together outside of school -
a place to ‘chill’ with friends. |
Wednesdays |
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Spectrum Girls Social Club (300KB)
Spectrum Girls is a social group for high functioning autistic / aspergers' girls of all ages. The Club provides an opportunity to become a member and access the Members List so that Spectrum Girls can find penpals, cybermates and/or join the group at social events at Oak Tree Children's Centre, Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RO, monthly.
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On-going |
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Lakeside School Swimming Club (176KB)
For children of all ages with a physical disability. Classes run by an experienced swimming teacher. |
on-going |
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Are you the parent or carer of a child who has additional
medical needs?
Would your child like to have the opportunity to access
a play-scheme, an extended school, a leisure facility, a
nursery or a respite care setting?
Does your child need assistance with transport or with
a ‘specialist’ care procedure or simply somebody
around who knows how to deal with a medical
emergency should it arise? Click HERE for more info. |
on-going |
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Are you or your staff providing care for a child with
additional medical needs? Do you work in a play-scheme or a school, a
nursery or a respite care setting?
Are you a foster carer or a child minder or a shared
carer?
Do you employ learning support assistants,
transport/escort staff or carers? Click HERE for more info. |
on-going |
Specialist and Integrated Play Schemes for Disabled Children
and Young
People in Hertfordshire
Places at play schemes accepting children and young people with varying
degrees of disability and additional needs are available during holiday
periods. The table below provides information about the schemes and contact
details for enquiries and booking places. Click HERE for full details.
Services for Disabled Children (133KB)
A full list of services available to disabled children in the Hertfordshire area
from Saturday clubs, to after school clubs to youth clubs.
This is an Excel document. If you have difficulties accessing this document, please contact us.
1-2-3 Magic Handbook (223KB)
To handbook to introduce you to 123Magic – Effective discipline for children 2-12 years
To stop unacceptable behaviour; To encourage good behaviour; To manage testing or manipulative behaviour; To establish a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere.
Click here to download the handbook
Links
Support for people with a disability available
through Hertfordshire County Council
www.hertsdirect.org/comdirectory/comvol/disable2y
Activate Forum
Activate Forum brings together individuals and organisations with the common goal of developing and promoting disability sport and physical activity.
www.welhatsports.org.uk/aboutactivate.htm
Out & About
Out & About supports disabled children and young people to become included in local leisure activities.
www.oaa.co.uk
ADD-vance
A voluntary organisation set up to support parents and carers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Click here for their leaflet.
www.add-vance.org
ADD-vance Specialist Coaching for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Aspergers and related conditions. Click here for more info
SNAP (Special Needs Activities and Play)
Aims to provide a safe and enjoyable holiday play scheme for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years old, who have learning disabilities of varying severity.
www.snapherts.org.uk
Hertfordshire County Council's website
Information for parents/carers of children with special needs
www.hertsdirect.org
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