OneTrickPony
14-12-2009, 20:20
Hi all,
Work is currently underway to develop two strategies which will shape local services for disabled children over the next few years: a more general "Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD) Strategy", which is currently being developed by LA/PCT officers and parents, and an education-related "Inclusive Learning Strategy", which will be developed early next year.
Priorities for these strategies will be identified by a range of task groups attended by parents, professionals who have regular direct contact with the children, as well as LEA and PCT officers.
This is YOUR chance to have a say and exert a real influence on local decision-making!
The first set of task groups will meet in January 2010, and the dates and venues are as follows:
Transition (child to adult): 6th and 13th of January, from 10am to 2pm, at Aizlewood's Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG.
Transport: 11th and 27th of January, 10am-2pm, at Aizlewood's Mill
Short breaks/childcare/out-of-school activities: 15th and 29th of January, 10am-2pm, venue tbc
The meetings will be facilitated by either Pippa or Gerry from ibk initiatives, and parents' childcare and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
There will also be a task group on complex health needs (one meeting in January or early February, date and venue tbc). The task groups on education-related issues (which will come under the "Inclusive Learning Strategy") will start a bit later (we presume late January or February) - we'll keep you posted.
If you're interested in coming along to any of the meetings, please let us know via the "Contact us" form on our website: http://www.sheffieldinterimforum.org.uk
Work is currently underway to develop two strategies which will shape local services for disabled children over the next few years: a more general "Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD) Strategy", which is currently being developed by LA/PCT officers and parents, and an education-related "Inclusive Learning Strategy", which will be developed early next year.
Priorities for these strategies will be identified by a range of task groups attended by parents, professionals who have regular direct contact with the children, as well as LEA and PCT officers.
This is YOUR chance to have a say and exert a real influence on local decision-making!
The first set of task groups will meet in January 2010, and the dates and venues are as follows:
Transition (child to adult): 6th and 13th of January, from 10am to 2pm, at Aizlewood's Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG.
Transport: 11th and 27th of January, 10am-2pm, at Aizlewood's Mill
Short breaks/childcare/out-of-school activities: 15th and 29th of January, 10am-2pm, venue tbc
The meetings will be facilitated by either Pippa or Gerry from ibk initiatives, and parents' childcare and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
There will also be a task group on complex health needs (one meeting in January or early February, date and venue tbc). The task groups on education-related issues (which will come under the "Inclusive Learning Strategy") will start a bit later (we presume late January or February) - we'll keep you posted.
If you're interested in coming along to any of the meetings, please let us know via the "Contact us" form on our website: http://www.sheffieldinterimforum.org.uk