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1st March (Wednesday 11.00am) School anxiety and Avoidance Monthly Catch Up

At this online event we have Dr Dave Damon, Educational Psychologist at SABP (Surrey and Borders Partnership -Mindworks/CAMHS) coming along to tell us about the training on EBSNA and School Anxiety and attendance issues that is being developed and delivered to schools by Educational Psychologists in Surrey.

He hopes to get your feedback on the current training and to listen to your experiences to ensure that lived experience is reflected in the training and at the heart of the message being delivered to schools.

Dave has provided a PDF for us to have a look at before the session, please email me if you would like a copy of this and would like to attend.

Email reigatebanstead@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information and the Zoom login details

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3rd March (Friday 10.30am) Coffee & Chat for Epsom and Ewell Families

Join Anna (FVS Epsom & Ewell Borough Coordinator) for an online coffee and catch up. A chance for a relaxed chat and an opportunity to share with other parents. We know how much parents can support each other and how good it can be to share experiences.

Our Zoom events are open to Family Voice Surrey members from across Surrey.

Please email epsomewell@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information and the zoom login details

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9th March (Thursday 10.00am) Self Expression input and feedback session with Debbie Boulter from Cherry Trees.

We would like to invite our families to a session with Debbie Boulter to share ideas on the self expression workshops she is hosting along side Cherry Trees and other organisations. 
The workshops are about Bringing people together to celebrate self expression and create such clothes that every teenager would like to wear.

We will share ideas with an open discussion around inclusivity and diversity within fashion.  The workshops will end with a fashion show on the 10th of June. Your input will be invaluable as we build up to the main event.

Please email guildford@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information and the zoom login details

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13th March (Monday 6.30pm) 16+ group monthly meeting

Our 16+ group is for Surrey parent carers of young people age 16-25 with additional needs (as well as parents of those approaching that age). The group meets on alternate months via Zoom on a Monday evening from 6.30pm – 8.00pm, to share experiences, exchange tips and advice, and to hear from expert speakers.

This session will be a general chat session.

The FVS co-hosts for the group are Tandridge Coordinator Gretta Schifano and Reigate & Banstead Coordinator Lucy Young.

Membership of this group is free for Surrey parent carers.

Email tandridge@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information and the Zoom login details

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21st March (Tuesday 12.00pm) ADHD/Autism chat group

ADHD/Autism online chat group for parent carers of neurodiverse children and young people with or without a diagnosis.  The group meets regularly via Zoom so come along and join in. The FVS co-hosts for the group are Sara Draycott (Waverely Borough Coordinator) and Diana Phillips (Woking Borough Coordinator). This event is free for FVS members.

Please email waverley@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information and the zoom login details

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22nd March (Wednesday 1.00pm) Transition to Secondary School group with Jo Fulterer from The Eikon Charity https://eikon.org.uk/our-services/eikon-in-schools/

Nicole and Anna would like to invite you to their next Transition to Secondary School Group, where they will be joined by Jo Fulterer, from The Eikon Charity.  Jo is joining us to talk to FVS about supporting our children in managing the transition to secondary school and Eikon’s wellbeing for schools programmes. 

If you have a child with SEND in year 5 or 6 and are thinking about how to prepare them for secondary school, this group is for you! If you have a child with SEND in year 7 or 8 who has had a successful transition or needs more support, please come along as well.

Please email guildford@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information and the zoom login details

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22nd March (Wednesday 10.00am) School anxiety and Avoidance Monthly Catch Up

At this event we have Su Freeman from Surrey Youth Focus and Laura Palmer (Team Around the School Manager) from Surrey County Council in attendence. They are coming along to get feedback on a new EBSNA (Emotionally Based School non Attendance) page they have been developing for the Local offer and some other documents around EBSNA.

For a copy of these documents, a link to the EBSNA draft page, documents and the survey to feedback on in advance of the zoom session please email lucy.y@familyvoicesurrey.org. 

Email reigatebanstead@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information and the Zoom login details

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24th March (Friday 10.00am) FASD Group Wisley (in person) wander

Our FASD Group is for Surrey parent carers of children and young people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – with or without a diagnosis.   

FASD is a condition that is often misdiagnosed or missed completely.  At least 2% of the UK population may be affected – that could be around 13,000 babies a year.  Main symptoms include growth problems, behavioural issues, learning difficulties and issues with hearing or eyesight.

The FASD group meets on a regular basis and provides an opportunity to share experiences and exchange advice.  This month we are meeting at RHS Wisley for coffee and a spring walk around the beautiful gardens.

The host for the event is Sara Draycott (Waverley FVS Co-ordinator) and she is joined by Debbie Bell, a parent carer of two children diagnosed with FASD.  Membership of this Group is free for Family Voice Surrey members.

Location: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB

Please email waverley@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information

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24th March (Friday 11.00am) Guildford (in person) coffee and a catch up

Our Guildford Coordinator, Nicole Farrell would like to invite you to an informal coffee catch up at the Stretched and Fire coffee shop, Woodbridge Road, Guildford to meet other send parents in Guildford.  

Location: Stretched and Fire coffee shop, 37 Woodbridge Hill, Guildford, Surrey GU2 9AA

Please email guildford@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information

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27th March (Monday 12.00pm) FaceBook Live on School Funding proposals for EHCPs

Surrey County Council (SCC) are proposing changes to how mainstream schools are funded for children with Education, Health and Care Plans. Family Voice Surrey are hosting a Facebook live on Monday 27th March at 12pm, where we will be joined by Surrey CC, so that you can ask questions, find out more about the consultation, and get a better understanding of what it means for Surrey Schools and for children with plans.  If you would like to submit a question prior to the Facebook Live, please send your question to: Leanne.h@familyvoicesurrey.org. You will also be able to ask questions via the Facebook chat facility during the event.

Please note Surrey CC are not able to discuss individual children or individual EHCPs at this event.

If you would like to view and complete the on-line Surrey Says consultation, please click on the link below.  Surrey CC have also provided documents that explain the changes, as well some questions that they will be adding to through the events over the coming few weeks.

https://www.surreysays.co.uk/csf/mainstream-banding-review-public-consultation/

Please email leanne.h@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information

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18th April (Tuesday 11.00am) Quarterly Wellness Event – (In person) coffee and cake

What is this event about?

This is quarterly event (January, April, July and October) where FVS offers a soft/hot drink and cake to each participant. On the day, everyone has the opportunity to have a free chat/rant/cry: no pressure, no judgement!

Parent Carer's have responded enthusiastically to my suggestion to have guest speakers at our coffee mornings and the most requested topic is Masking in girls with ADHD.

Lara has therefore organised a talk by Hillary Nunns, a former teacher who offers talks and training in schools and in the corporate environment on Behaviour management, ADHD, Autism, PDA, Mental Health and Wellbeing and other SEN (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Deaf/deaf, Partially sighted/Blind).

Location: Notcuts, Staines Road, Laleham, TW18 2SF

Please email spelthorne@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information

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21st April (Friday 10am-12pm) In-person get together for Waverley parent carers

Join Sara (FVS Waverley Co-ordinator) for a catch up over drinks and cake at The Spire Café, South Street, Farnham GU9 7QU.  A chance for a relaxed chat, share experiences and to connect with other parent carers.

Location: The Spire Café, South Street, Farnham GU9 7QU

Please email waverley@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information

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26th April (Tuesday 10.00am) Transition to Secondary School group 

Nicole and Anna would like to invite you to our next Transition to Secondary School Group.

Dr Rebecca Scarth will be joining us for a talk.

If you have a child with SEND in year 5 or 6 and are thinking about how to prepare them for secondary school, this group is for you! If you have a child with SEND in year 7 or 8 who has had a successful transition or needs more support, please come along and share your experiences.

Whether your child has an ECHP or not, or a diagnosis or not, come and share your concerns and strategies for helping your child to manage this important transition.

Please email guildford@familyvoicesurrey.org for more information and the zoom login details

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