SEND News and Update 17.03.21
Date Added: 18/03/2021
Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on
• Young Adult Mental Health support
• CAMHSTalk Podcast
• Autism Bedfordshire Summer Activity Scheme 2021
• Let's Get Talking - Children's Speech and Language Therapy
• What's On
• Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee mornings
Young Adult Mental Health support
Below are links to some Mental Health services to help children and young people, their parents and carers manage their mental wellbeing, deal with stress and tackle issues like anxiety and uncertainty.
If you or someone you know does need urgent mental health support, call 111 option 2.
NHS Every Mind Matters website has loads of useful advice and there are helplines if you need someone to talk to.
Young minds: whether you want to know more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or know what support is available to you, Young minds can help.
The Mix: available to help you take on any challenge you may face. Whether you're 13, 25 or anything in between, there is also a dedicated advice section on coping with lockdown.
Kooth 24-hour access to self-help materials, mood-tracking and goal setting tools, and live, moderated forums. The regular forums cover topics ranging from exam stress and anxiety to eating disorders and grief.
Student Space: One-to-one support for whatever challenge you’re facing, designed for students. Whether it’s your mental health, your studies, money, housing or relationships, we’re here to support you.
Place 2 Be: (for young ages) Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.
ChatHealth - a text service for 11-19 year olds in Bedfordshire. Text school nurses on 07507 331450 to ask any health related questions, including mental health, drugs, relationships, healthy eating and much more.
Parentline is a secure and confidential text service for parents and carers of those aged 0-19. It offers advice and support on a range of issues such as weaning, sleep and emotional health or how to make an appointment with our team. Simply text 07507 331456 with your question to start the conversation from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
CAMHSTalk Podcast
Download the latest CAMHSTalk podcast where young people and colleagues from the Ready Trial and Beds & Luton Sports Development Teams discuss how exercise can benefit and improve poor mental health.
Autism Bedfordshire Summer Activity Scheme 2021
Applications for the Summer Scheme are now open and willl close at 5pm on Friday 19 March.
Find out more and how to apply.
Let's Get Talking - Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Luton and Bedfordshire are launching the 5 key messages campaign.
More information
What's on
A Talk for Parents caring for a SEND Child by Yvonne Newbold: Puberty, mood, risk-taking behaviour and communication
Wednesday 24th March 7.30pm - 9.30pm - for parents and carers
Additional needs, the teenage years and how to navigate extreme behaviour
To register
More events and workshops that are being held this month are on our Events Calendar including SNAP PCF coffee mornings and CAMH Wellbeing sessions.
Children's Centres SEND Support Coffee mornings
SEND Support virtual coffee afternoon every second and fourth Monday of the month,
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Dunstable Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8106/0300 300 8104
SEND Support virtual coffee morning every first and third Wednesday of the month,
9:30 – 10:30 am
Shefford and Stotfold Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8112
SEND Support virtual coffee afternoon every other Monday,
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Leighton Buzzard Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 01525 384368
SEND Support virtual coffee morning every first and third Thursday of the month,
10:00 – 11:00 am
Flitwick Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8111
SEND Support virtual coffee morning every first and third Friday of the month,
10:30 – 11:30 am
Houghton Regis Children’s Centre
If you would like to book a space please call 0300 300 8115
Super Kids Online – virtual support group for parents or carers with children who have SEND
Sandy Children's Centre - every other Thursday, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fortnightly catch ups and support online. A chance to speak to professionals from the CDC, Early Years Support Team, Speech and Language plus more.
To book a free place contact Karen on 0300 300 6009 or email [email protected]
Please visit the Local Offer for more information on activities, services, advice and support across Central Bedfordshire for children and young people with SEND or follow us on Facebook
We hope you have found the information in the bulletin helpful. We would love to hear your feedback and what you would like to see in future editions. Please let us know by emailing [email protected]