In this issue:
Yr 5 phase transfer for EHCPs (ages 9 - 10)
If you have a child with an EHCP in Year 5, it might be time to think about their move to secondary school and transition plans. If it hasn’t happened already, then an annual review should happen in the Autumn term, so that all changes to the EHCP can be completed by 15 February 2022. IPSEA has some clear guidance on what you should expect:
Moving to a new phase of education with an EHC Plan | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice
Did you know that SENDIASS and Herts Parent Carer Involvement run webinars on the topic of EHCPs? Check out their website for information in upcoming webinars and to listen to recordings of past webinars.
Purple pages (ages 11 -18)
The purple pages are to be filled in with the help of parents and carers, but it is all about YOU.
Our Expert by Experience, Georgia, recently reviewed the purple pages document several times to make sure the grammar is correct, and the document is easily understandable. It helps young people with SEND in medical situations, such as a doctor’s appointment. It aids both the young person and the doctor as it would highlight key issues the young person may not want to talk about or may not remember. It also gives the medical professional an insight on how to engage with the young person and is set out as an easy to read step by step guide.
Download the purple pages (ODT file 16kb)
This is a new document and we would love your feedback to find out how well it's working. You can do our easy read survey to let us know. Fill it out with the help of a family member or carer if you need to.
Men's health week 14 - 21
This week it's Men's Health week. When you're caring for others, it can be easy to forget to look after yourself. The Can Do challenge is a great way to boost mental health and is based on 5 ways to wellbeing:
- Connect with others
- (be) Active
- Notice the environment around you
- Discover or learn something new
- Offer or give /do something for someone else
Why not give it a try, or support a man in your life to give it a go? For more information, visit Men, mental health and Covid-19 | Men's Health Forum (menshealthforum.org.uk)
It is also important to look after your physical health. There is some easyread health guidance from Learning Disabilities Nursing service, including how to check for lumps How to stay healthy | Learning disabilities | Hertfordshire County Council
Events: summer term parent courses
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Supporting your child's sensory self-regulation development
Thursday 24th June 2021 - 9.30am
For parents and carers who would like to learn more about helping their child to self-regulate. A free online event run by the Hertfordshire Community Trust's Occupational Therapy service.The session offers practical advice and strategies that you can try at home with your child.
Choosing a school webinar - HPCI and SENDIASS
Wednesday 23rd June - 7.30pm
This session is for parents who have a child due to move schools. It will explore what to consider and think about, when viewing schools and making a final decision on your child’s new school.
The hypermobile child - Playskill
Tuesday 13 July - 8.15 pm
With Sarah Masters and Sue Upcott - Playskill Paediatric Physiotherapists. Sarah will be talking about the hypermobile child - how hyper mobility can affect children and strategies to help overcome some of the challenges they might face. Sue will talk about the benefits of various sports and physical activities and where you might access these for your children in the local area