SEND parents/carers

Does your child or young person (aged 0 to 25) have Down Syndrome?

Come and meet fellow parents and carers in Haringey at this informal get-together and let us know how services are working for you and your child

SEND Power in Haringey is running this coffee morning. We are a forum for parents and carers of children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

Find out more on our website: SEND Power in Haringey.

Price

Free event.

A course for parents who want to learn how to get the best behaviour out of their child and strengthen their relationship with them.

Parents and carers will develop confidence in being a parent and learn parenting strategies to increase their child’s self-esteem and reduce aggressive behaviour problems.

Programme is 12 weeks – 2 hours per week, during term-time only.

Join Haringey's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) for a 1-hour online session for parents and carers in Haringey.

This session will explain how to prepare for and participate in the annual review of your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), helping you understand what to expect and how to ensure your child’s needs and provision are accurately reflected.

Join Haringey's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) for a 2-day workshop exploring the importance of understanding behaviour and strategies for promoting positive behaviour and managing behaviour that challenges.

This workshop is for parents and carers of children living in Haringey who are on the autism assessment waiting list or have recently received a diagnosis.

Commitment to attend both days is required. A light lunch will be provided – please state any dietary requirements when booking.

Online workshop for young people with special educational needs and disabilities transitioning to a post-16 setting.

This online workshop is aimed at students from year 9 upwards, mostly those in Y10, but families of younger children may wish to attend to find out more about post-16 settings.

This workshop is suitable for students with and without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The event will include:

These sessions encourage families to dance together, and increase physical activity and connection.

To book your place and for more information, email familyhubs@haringey.gov.uk.

We encourage regular attendance rather than drop-in, so please book with this in mind.

Date and time details

Every Friday, 9.30am to 11am. No session on 20 February (half-term week).

Price

Free - booking required.

An 6-week course for parents with children aged 0 to 5 years.

Useful tips and strategies to:

• help parents to understand, recognise and respond to their child's behaviours and emotions
• build secure attachments

The course encourages caregivers to observe and interpret their children’s behaviour and emotions. By learning to recognise cues, parents can provide a supportive environment that fosters children’s:

Markfield SENDIASS advisers will be onsite at Muswell Hill Family Hub to offer parents and carers one-to-one, confidential 20-minute advice sessions about special educational needs. SENDIASS offers help with navigating the Special Educational Needs system including:

Free NHS psychological therapy service offering support for a range of common mental health difficulties, such as:

• depression and anxiety
• obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• other common mental health issues

By appointment only – call the centre to book a place.

Date and time details

Fridays, 9am to 4pm.

Price

Free.

Contact details

Phone 020 8802 8782

Opportunity for new parents to meet and interact with other parents and their children. Babies will experience age-appropriate sensory and interactive play.

Drop-in – no need to book!

Date and time details

Every Monday, 10.30am to 11.30am.

Price

Free.

Contact details

If you need more information you can email: familyhubs@haringey.gov.uk