Our Voice

For information on events and activities for children and young people with SEND this February half-term, see our booklet here.    (last updated 13.2.22)     

All information is correct to the best of our knowledge but please do check with individual providers first. 

Additional information 

Information about ECYPS teenscheme flyer here and additional information here

On Monday 24th January Our Voice held a joint event with the Local Authority enabling parents to talk to providers of some of our local SEND Playschemes and activities providers. 

Please see below links to the presentations from the providers featured at this event, and an introduction and overview from the Joint Service for Disabled Children. 

Introduction from the JSDC

ALWA

Centre 404 

Endorphins 

Chickenshed 

Walkers Children's Centre (Sensory Room) 

You can also see the booklet setting out the playschemes and activities available this February half-term on our website page here.

The local Authority has now published this booklet on playschemes and activities for the coming February half term. 

For presentations from some of the providers featured, see our news page here.

The Enfield Advisory Service for Autism is running a series of Zoom workshops for the parents and carers of Autistic young people who are aged 8 and over, dealing with supporting young people during adolescence. 

• Puberty and Keeping Healthy for Young People - Tuesday 1st Feb 10 - 11.30 am - for parents of children/young people aged 8 and over. Book here.
• Preparing for Adulthood - Relationships and Community Awareness - Tuesday 1st March 10 - 11.30 am for parents of children/young people aged 12 and over. Book here.
• Independent Living - Adolescence - Tuesday 22nd March 10 - 11.30 am for parents of young people aged 14 and over. Book here. 

Places are limited so make sure you book your place as soon as you can. 

For details see the flyer here

As the weather becomes colder, it is important to make sure we look after our health. See booklet here for a summary of services available to help keep you and your family well this winter. 

Our Voice has recently held several Zoom sessions in conjunction with SENDiass and the SEN team, looking at choosing a primary school, the applications process and what you can do to help prepare your child for primary school. 

You can see the presentation from these workshops here

The Strategy Group will be running a series of focus groups this month to look at how to improve the physical and mental health of autistic people and people with Learning Disabilities. Details are on the information sheets below. 

Participants (except NHS staff) will receive a £50 voucher.

Focus groups for Autistic People Tuesday 11th Jan - information sheet and flyer

People with Learning Disabilities Friday 14th Jan - easy read information sheet 

Focus groups for Carers - Tuesday 18th Jan  Information sheet and flyer

Focus groups for Bereaved carers Monday 17th Jan Information sheet and flyer 

We recently carried out a survey amongst parents who had been visiting secondary schools for their children with SEND, prior to the year 7 transfer. 

You can see a summary report from the survey here

There was important news yesterday for the families of clinically vulnerable 5 - 11-year-olds as the Pfizer Covid vaccination was finally approved for use for this group 

Read more here.

Salmon's Brook is a new special school scheduled to open this September, for children who have an EHCP for Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (including challenging behaviour). 

The Local Authority is currently consulting on the plans and you can have your say at the Consultation event on 19th January and/or via the online questionnaire. 

For more information see SEND spotlights  · Enfield Council