***DROP-INS WEEK COMMENCING 4^TH DECEMBER***

SIASS are hosting a number of different drop-ins this week. Please read carefully what each drop-in is for and where it is hosted.

• Neurodevelopmental Online Surgery, Tuesday 5^th December, 10am-12pm, on Microsoft Teams

• SIASS Online Surgery, Thursday 7^th December, 11am-1pm, on Microsoft Teams

• Neurodevelopmental In-Person Drop-In, Thursday 7^th December, 10am-2pm, at Swinton Gateway

• SIASS Online Surgery, Friday 8^th December, 1pm-3pm, on Microsoft Teams

To book a slot for the ONLINE SURGERY please e-mail steven.booth@salford.gov.uk stating the date and preferred time slot.

Neurodevelopmental Online Surgery, Tuesday 5^th December, 10am-12pm, on Microsoft Teams

We have four 30 minute bookable slots available. These run from:

10am-10.30am

10.30am-11am

11am-11.30am

11.30am-12pm

These are specifically for parents and carers who have queries relating to a child or young person's possible or actual neurodiversity (for example, autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, Tourette’s, etc).

You should access these sessions if your child is:

-waiting to be referred to the neurodevelopmental pathway

-is on the neurodevelopmental pathway under assessment

-has been turned down for a neurodevelopmental pathway assessment

-has a recent diagnosis (less than 6 months ago)

-has a diagnosis and is experiencing difficulties that relate specifically to their neurodiversity

-you feel your child may have neurodiversity and are unsure of next steps

To book a slot please e-mail steven.booth@salford.gov.uk stating the date and preferred time slot.

SIASS Online Surgery, Thursday 7^th December, 11am-1pm, on Microsoft Teams

We have four 30 minute bookable slots available. These run from:

10am-10.30am

10.30am-11am

11am-11.30am

11.30am-12pm

These are for any issue relating to special educational needs and disabilities but NOT to do with neurodiversity.

To book a slot please e-mail steven.booth@salford.gov.uk stating the date and preferred time slot.

Neurodevelopmental In-Person Drop-In, Thursday 7^th December, 10am-2pm, at Swinton Gateway

This session will be held at Swinton Gateway on Thursday 7^th December, 10am-2pm. It is first come, first served- you cannot book an appointment. Please note as these sessions get extremely busy families are limited to 30 minutes. Feel free to bring along children but please note there are no childminding facilities.

These are specifically for parents and carers who have queries relating to a child or young person's possible or actual neurodiversity (for example, autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, Tourette’s, etc).

You should access these sessions if your child is:

-waiting to be referred to the neurodevelopmental pathway

-is on the neurodevelopmental pathway under assessment

-has been turned down for a neurodevelopmental pathway assessment

-has a recent diagnosis (less than 6 months ago)

-has a diagnosis and is experiencing difficulties that relate specifically to their neurodiversity

-you feel your child may have neurodiversity and are unsure of next steps

SIASS Online Surgery, Friday 8^th December, 1pm-3pm, on Microsoft Teams

We have four 30 minute bookable slots available. These run from:

10am-10.30am

10.30am-11am

11am-11.30am

11.30am-12pm

These are for any issue relating to special educational needs and disabilities but NOT to do with neurodiversity.

To book a slot please e-mail steven.booth@salford.gov.uk stating the date and preferred time slot.

Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) Parent Group

9.30am-11.30am on Thursday 7th December, at Pendleton Gateway

Does your child struggle to attend school due to anxiety or other issues? Is it a battle each morning? Unsure of what support is out there or where to turn? We have a group that may help you!

The Educational Psychology Service and SIASS will be hosting the first of what we hope are going to be monthly parent and carer groups for those who have children and young people with EBSA. This is a group to find out more about EBSA, share experiences, speak with other parents and carers, support one another and speak to professionals about any concerns you have.

These groups are for any parent and carer who has a young person experiencing EBSA. This can range from maybe being reluctant to going to school right upto those young people who maybe haven't attended for a long period of time.

The group is there to support each other in a non-judgemental, open and supportive environment where you can speak your mind and get support.

If you want to come along please email  Steven.Booth@salford.gov.uk as we need to know numbers for refreshments and room booking etc.

We will mix it up each month at different venues and do some online sessions too.

Please come along and share with anyone who may benefit from it.

Healthy Start Scheme

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, the Healthy Start scheme can help you:

·        buy healthy foods like milk or fruit

·        get free vitamins

You need to be claiming certain benefits to qualify.

If you’re pregnant and under 18 you can claim even if you do not receive any benefits.

The link to apply is Healthy Start - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Dear Parent/Carer,

We have an opportunity for you to come along to a virtual session to explore how you can help your child to stay safer online and what you need to look out for. This will include guidance and resources, securing devices, what is age appropriate and establishing healthy digital routines. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn some parenting skills around a subject which can be difficult to manage.

The session starts at 6pm and we aim to finish for 7pm.  

Your presenters will be,

Terry Franke,  Salford E-Safety Safeguarding Specialist

Hollie Bowker, Cyber Crime Prevent Officer

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Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 379 275 625 843
Passcode: dPz5vS

Download Teams | Join on the web

SIASS Virtual Drop-Ins, Monday 13^th November, 11am-1pm, via Microsoft Teams

These will continue to be 2 hour slots on Microsoft Teams, with four 30 minute bookable slots. These are only for families who do NOT have an allocated SIASS Officer.

Queries should be about anything relating to SEND, but NOT anything relating to neurodevelopmental issues/neurodiversity (e.g. ADHD/autism/sensory processing disorder, etc).

If you attend and your query relates to neurodiversity you will not be seen.

The following slots are available:

11am-11.30am

11.30am-12pm

12pm-12.30pm

12.30pm-1pm

If you wish to book a slot please e-mail steven.booth@salford.gov.uk.

Neurodevelopmental Virtual Drop-Ins, Monday 13^th November, 1.30pm-3.30pm

These will continue to be 2 hour slots on Microsoft Teams, with four 30 minute bookable slots.

These are only for families who do NOT have an allocated SIASS Officer.

These are for queries specifically around anything to do with neurodiversity (e.g. autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder). To access these your child or young person should:

• Be showing signs of a neurodiverse condition and you want more information including what support is available and how to refer for assessment
• Be turned down for a neurodevelopmental pathway assessment
• Be on the waiting list for the neurodevelopmental pathway for an assessment
• Be undergoing a neurodevelopmental pathway assessment
• Have a diagnosis

If you attend and your query is NOT about neurodiversity you will not be seen

The following slots are available:

1.30pm-2pm

2pm-2.30pm

2.30pm-3pm

3pm-3.30pm

If you would like to book a slot please e-mail steven.booth@salford.gov.uk.

The link here: School holidays clubs | mycity Directory (salford.gov.uk) has a whole variety of lots of fun (and mostly) free activities for children and young people to participate in over the summer period.

Find out more by exploring the different organisations, and feel free to pass on to friends, family, other parents and carers and colleagues.

Autism Events

Sessions which parents can book on to, both face to face and virtual in relation to supporting children with Autism

https://www.autismgm.org.uk/events

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Emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA) session for parents/carers, Tuesday 23rd May, 10am-12pm, Pendleton Gateway

SIASS will be delivering a session with the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and the Primary Inclusion Team (PIT) around emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA) for parents and carers. It is on:

Tuesday 23rd May 2023 (10am to 12pm) - Pendleton Gateway, Community Room 2

This session is for parents and carers of children and young people who have not been able to attend school or college for a very long time.

Please come along and share with friends/family who this may apply to.

EBSA Parent/Carer Information Sessions

An opportunity to meet other parents and families impacted by emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA). These sessions will be run by members of the Educational Psychology Service, CAMHS, SIASS (Salford Information, Advice and Support Service) and the Primary Inclusion Team (PIT).

The sessions will cover recent research about emotionally based non-attendance, how it can be triggered and the most effective ways to support children and young people return to return to school/ education, including information about the support available for children and young people in Salford.

• Tuesday 25th April 2023 (10am to 12pm) – Walkden Gateway, Community Room 2

This session is for parents and carers of children and young people who are starting to show some worries about school or anxiety about attending school. For example, they may still be in school full time, but there are difficulties getting them to school in the morning.

• Tuesday 23rd May 2023 (10am to 12pm) - Pendleton Gateway, Community Room 2

This session is for parents and carers of children and young people who have not been able to attend school or college for a very long time.

To book your place, please email: EPS@Salford.gov.uk

Support available from Salford City Council

If you need help with issues around money, food or signposting to other support, you can find this at Spirit of Salford Helpline • Salford City Council

Contact the Spirit of Salford Helpline on 0800 952 1000.  You can also go into one of the Gateway Centres, available across the city, to receive further help and signposting, as they are open between 10am – 2pm

Other useful contacts:

Food Banks
01722 580 180

https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

Samaritans

116 123

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5OuNBhCRARIsACgaiqVy-txqpkiESnqVOtvCyOZA-NmqTJHllN8CiXVHcpmbRQTA76ncbZ0aAiSJEALw_wcB

Young Minds Mental Health

Text YM to 85258

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/find-help/i-need-urgent-help/