Hazel England, SEND Consultant

29/06/2023

One of the wonderful teaching assistants who supports a pupil on my caseload is leaving😭 … if anyone out there would like the opportunity of working 1:1 with a delightful young person at such a lovely village school then please click on the link for more details.

Cookham Dean CE Primary School

22/06/2023

Always nice to wake up to an email like this from one of my lovely clients 😊 my response is MY PLEASURE 👍

05/06/2023

It’s the last term of this academic year! This time of year in school can bring celebrations along with some challenges. Routines alter a little which can be difficult for some pupils. Behaviours may change and it’s important we understand triggers in order to support the young person. Preparation for transitions will be taking place this term. An important part of support for many children. Making sure everything is in place for September, whether that is moving up a year group or transitioning to their next school. So here’s to the last stretch … school colleagues, parents and of course, your wonderful children …you’ve got this 👍

21/04/2023

Follow the link to register for this free webinar https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/services-projects/training/seeing-the-world-differently-how-to-get-sight-right-for-people-who-have-downs-syndrome/

20/04/2023

I remember this lovely young man when he came onto my caseload when he started at mainstream First School.. how far he has come and how old do I feel! 😉. Fabulous Marcus, your a star! ⭐️

Marcus works as a Customer Service Assistant at the Village Hamper Café. He was helped into his role by our WorkFit employment programme. He recently met the former Prime Minister and his employers told us, "He waited on Mrs May's table and did an excellent job (as always!)" Keep up the great work Marcus!

18/04/2023

Have you registered yet?

The Down Syndrome Research Forum will be held online on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th April 2023.

17/04/2023

Information for parents : please check and see if you are eligible for …

Direct payments, which allow you to arrange care and services yourself instead of receiving them directly from your local trust, can be made to parents and carers aged 16 or over. This includes people with parental responsibility for a child with disabilities.

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/direct-payments-children-disabilities #:~:text=Direct%20payments%2C%20which%20allow%20you,for%20a%20child%20with%20disabilities.

Direct payments, which allow you to arrange care and services yourself instead of receiving them directly from your local trust, can be made to parents and carers aged 16 or over. This includes people with parental responsibility for a child with disabilities.

31/03/2023

End of a very busy term! A lot of positives and of course some challenges and frustrations along the way (normal practice in the world of SEND) it’s been a difficult one for many of us remembering the sadness of losing a great headteacher 😢 but I just wanted to thank all the school staff that work tirelessly to support the children from my caseloads and to wish both my wonderful families and school colleagues a lovely Easter break.

21/03/2023

07/03/2023

Don’t forget to rock your socks !!

21/02/2023

A great training day yesterday … whole school and representatives from 3 others. These 4 schools all have pupils from my Chattertots Charity caseload who also supported funding for the training to go ahead. Thank you Chattertots! A great audience and host school 👍

19/02/2023

For parents who are searching for the right Secondary placement for their child. When visiting and talking with Senco’s , ask if they offer the ASDAN life skills challenge. Lifeskills Challenge is an online bank of challenges for learners working from pre-Entry to Level 3. This programme enables schools to meet individual needs by providing a personalised curriculum for young people with SEND or those facing barriers to learning.