'New Online Registration and What's On' from SNIX- Northamptonshire
What is the Special Needs Index? The Special Needs Index (SNIX) is an electronic database of information about
children aged from birth to nineteen years who have a learning and/or physical disability or sensory impairment and who live in the county of Northamptonshire.
Here is the new online link to process your registration https://northamptonshire.firmstep.com/default.aspx/RenderForm/?F.Name=tdN64VxvBPj
All information about disabled children is supplied voluntarily by parents/carers and no child is included on the database without parental
consent. The database does not register children who have an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder diagnosis.
For SNIX newsletters, What's On directory and bulletins, follow the link http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/social-care/cyp/pages/snix.aspx
children aged from birth to nineteen years who have a learning and/or physical disability or sensory impairment and who live in the county of Northamptonshire.
Here is the new online link to process your registration https://northamptonshire.firmstep.com/default.aspx/RenderForm/?F.Name=tdN64VxvBPj
All information about disabled children is supplied voluntarily by parents/carers and no child is included on the database without parental
consent. The database does not register children who have an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder diagnosis.
For SNIX newsletters, What's On directory and bulletins, follow the link http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/social-care/cyp/pages/snix.aspx
Education and Early Intervention Hub - Banbury.
Banbury Young People's Centre re-opened as an Early Intervention Hub from Sep 1st 2011. Junior Youth Clubs - These sessions are for children and young people aged 8-13 years looking for an opportunity to have fun and make new friends. Friendly staff will offer pool, table tennis and healthy snacks available and much more….. Drop in for young people not in employment, education and training
(NEET) - This session is for young people aged 16-19 that are currently not in education, employment and training (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs) and provides an opportunity to chat about the employment, education and training opportunities available with support and guidance from friendly experienced staff. Music workshop for young people - For young people
aged 16-19 with a keen interest in music that are interested in pursuing music as a hobby or potential career, this session will be an introduction to the equipment and opportunities that will be available in the hub for those looking for basic teaching of musical instruments, use of the computer digital music kit, band rehearsals or just jamming. Senior Youth Club - This session is for
children and young people aged 13-19 years looking for an opportunity to have fun and make new friends. The Hub is at Woodgreen,
Hilton Road, Banbury, OX16 0EJ.....
(NEET) - This session is for young people aged 16-19 that are currently not in education, employment and training (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs) and provides an opportunity to chat about the employment, education and training opportunities available with support and guidance from friendly experienced staff. Music workshop for young people - For young people
aged 16-19 with a keen interest in music that are interested in pursuing music as a hobby or potential career, this session will be an introduction to the equipment and opportunities that will be available in the hub for those looking for basic teaching of musical instruments, use of the computer digital music kit, band rehearsals or just jamming. Senior Youth Club - This session is for
children and young people aged 13-19 years looking for an opportunity to have fun and make new friends. The Hub is at Woodgreen,
Hilton Road, Banbury, OX16 0EJ.....
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Northamptonshire Local Offer. Parents and Carers - Have your say!
We went along to one of the final meetings of the first part of the pathfinder project currently running via the Northamptonshire Parent Partnership concerning 'The Local Offer'. In 2014, Northamptonshire County Council will have a responsibility to publish the ever-so-slightly inappropriately named 'Local Offer' which details the support and services available within education, health & social care for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability, reflecting government reforms for Special Educational Needs and/or Disability to come into force through legislation from 2014.
To make sure that the Local Offer meets the needs of parents and carers of young people with SEN/Disability, the NPPS were seeking parents' and carers' views and opinions, asking questions such as, How best does NCC tell parents and carers about the services available to children and young people with SEN and/or Disability? Where do they publish /display information, advice and guidance on what parents / carers and their children can access? As this part of the project is complete, the results have been collated. You may not be surprised to hear that 72% of parents and carers did not know where to go for support once a child's need had been recognised or identified. The full results of the findings from the survey can be found here
A child or a young person does not need a diagnosis or statement to have a Special Educational Need, there just needs to be recognition from a parent, carer or somebody else working with them that they need support. For example:
• Behavioural/social (eg difficulty making friends)
• Reading and writing (eg dyslexia)
• Understanding things
• Concentrating (eg Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Physical needs or impairments
Although the first part of the project has finished, if you would like to participate in changing the system for the better, contact the NPPS as the second part of the project begins in June.
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Thirsty work........
Cuppa tea and a slice o'cake?
Thank you once again…..to those who turned up to ‘Worzel’s Pitstop’ mid trail at this year’s scarecrow festival. As Middleton Cheney played host to over 45 spectacular home made creations relating to Books and Films, MCSENT had the privilege of serving much needed refreshments to all walking (or riding) the trail. It was the perfect spring day providing plenty of warmth and sunshine, the stop at ‘Worzel’s’ was a welcome break for many. We raised
£125-04 which was fantastic. Congratulations to ‘Ummmm Donuts’ (1st place), Shaun The Sheep (2nd) and joint 3rd were Thomas The Tank Engine/Alice in Wonderland. MCSENT decided to create ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime’ – not easy !!
£125-04 which was fantastic. Congratulations to ‘Ummmm Donuts’ (1st place), Shaun The Sheep (2nd) and joint 3rd were Thomas The Tank Engine/Alice in Wonderland. MCSENT decided to create ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime’ – not easy !!
Why Change??
As a mum of someone with an ASD, change is a very delicate issue as there are certain, subtle ways of implementing change in any situation. No exception when it comes to 'changing' the mission of MCSENT, but the truth is , it has adapted rather than changed.. We launched three years ago with the intention of financially assisting the mainstream schools in our village of Middleton Cheney in the education of SEN children, and we have fabulously helped provide the primary school with a dedicated area to help children within the school day - something that we are very proud of.
SENT continues to support the schools whenever and wherever we can and will always do so. However, events over the last year have led us to broaden our scope - you live, learn, and act upon.......
As I cast my mind back to the day when the community paediatrician gave us our son's diagnosis - now 6 years ago, contrary to many parents' crusades, we were lucky as it was a fairly painless process, and life carried on as normal (not saying some days have indeed been challenging!!)
Equipped with the resident box of tissues, the paediatrician asked us how we felt about the diagnosis. The tissues were promptly pushed aside as it was a relief to hear that what we believed had been confirmed, and with that, were given two or three different faded photocopies of "some autism information" to go away and read, and to bring our son for an annual appointment. On raising the issue of anxiety with the paediatrician, he insisted on 'looking into strategies' as his job is to address medical concerns only .Last year he was taken off the paediatrican's list due to (thankfully) having no physical concerns., but within this time, his anxieties have increased, and although still in mainstream school (statemented), gaps are widening and struggles are evident even with great support in place. The fact is, he has reached the age where many changes occur- physically and emotionally which has led us to seek help and advice, for the first time.
In our adventure, it appears that there is very little support available, and then you need to know how to access it, if there is. My first port of call was a futile attempt in contacting NCC Autism Outreach Team who were unable to lend any kind of support for at least 12 weeks - ludicrous, given that the information on their website is not indicative of this. As I understand there is a great ASD community in Banbury ( and salute you) , on paper, Northamptonshire (particularly rural South Northants) stand alone.
Of course, I am not oblivious to the fact that this is the case for autism related matters only, I can only speak through experience. All SEN/D families require solid support structures to be accessed if and when they are needed. For this reason, we have decided to adapt the mission of MCSENT, broadening the scope of its purpose, and those who benefit. We are now also able to support any group initiative (we've even created our own!) whose mission is to provide support to SEN/D children and young adults in the community of South Northamptonshire, and a view to collectively creating a voice that at the moment, simply isn't being heard. Definitely time for change.............
SENT continues to support the schools whenever and wherever we can and will always do so. However, events over the last year have led us to broaden our scope - you live, learn, and act upon.......
As I cast my mind back to the day when the community paediatrician gave us our son's diagnosis - now 6 years ago, contrary to many parents' crusades, we were lucky as it was a fairly painless process, and life carried on as normal (not saying some days have indeed been challenging!!)
Equipped with the resident box of tissues, the paediatrician asked us how we felt about the diagnosis. The tissues were promptly pushed aside as it was a relief to hear that what we believed had been confirmed, and with that, were given two or three different faded photocopies of "some autism information" to go away and read, and to bring our son for an annual appointment. On raising the issue of anxiety with the paediatrician, he insisted on 'looking into strategies' as his job is to address medical concerns only .Last year he was taken off the paediatrican's list due to (thankfully) having no physical concerns., but within this time, his anxieties have increased, and although still in mainstream school (statemented), gaps are widening and struggles are evident even with great support in place. The fact is, he has reached the age where many changes occur- physically and emotionally which has led us to seek help and advice, for the first time.
In our adventure, it appears that there is very little support available, and then you need to know how to access it, if there is. My first port of call was a futile attempt in contacting NCC Autism Outreach Team who were unable to lend any kind of support for at least 12 weeks - ludicrous, given that the information on their website is not indicative of this. As I understand there is a great ASD community in Banbury ( and salute you) , on paper, Northamptonshire (particularly rural South Northants) stand alone.
Of course, I am not oblivious to the fact that this is the case for autism related matters only, I can only speak through experience. All SEN/D families require solid support structures to be accessed if and when they are needed. For this reason, we have decided to adapt the mission of MCSENT, broadening the scope of its purpose, and those who benefit. We are now also able to support any group initiative (we've even created our own!) whose mission is to provide support to SEN/D children and young adults in the community of South Northamptonshire, and a view to collectively creating a voice that at the moment, simply isn't being heard. Definitely time for change.............
Our new support group.......Let's start talking SENse!
We are putting South Northants on the map by creating a brand new support group for parents and carers of children who have SEN and disability. Talk SENse! welcomes all who care for children with learning/physical/behavioural challenges. See Talk SENse! page for details
Meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of every month at MIDDLETON CHENEY LIBRARY from 7.45pm-9.15pm. First meeting is Wednesday 12th June 2013. We hope to see you there!
Meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of every month at MIDDLETON CHENEY LIBRARY from 7.45pm-9.15pm. First meeting is Wednesday 12th June 2013. We hope to see you there!
A bright, new Sunshine Room !!
With YOUR help, MCSENT are delighted to announce the donation of £3,000 to the primary school in Middleton Cheney for the development of 'The Sunshine Room'.
This is an area used by many groups of children, providing a special, calm place. Funds were required for suitable furniture, decor, lighting and sensory materials to create the perfect environment enabling children to relax and feel calm, at appropriate times during the school day. We are very proud to have donated to this very worthwhile project and wish the children many happy days in The Sunshine Room !!!
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The wonderful New Inn of Middleton Cheney once again supported us by donating £200 from ticket sales of their version of Cinderella, Christmas 2012. Our extended thanks go to all staff at The New Inn for their support over the last few years.
A massive, massive thank you goes out to Mrs Shelley Newman for her continued efforts in supporting MCSENT by generously donating once again, by selling her wonderful crafts. Shelley can be seen at many local craft fayres throughout the year. Huge thanks go to the organisers, performers and all those who attended ' Bringing back The Wintergardens' - a celebration of 50 years of Banbury's 60s music groups. MCSENT were one of the proud beneficaries that received the grand sum of £500 from this wonderful event. Well done to Mr B. Dainty and all involved. A fabulous weekend was had for the Royal Wedding as we celebrated at the four-day fest, raising £1000 for MCSENT ! Thank you to everyone who came out to join in the celebrations - it was well worth the hard work! Many thanks go out to Mr Mayhem and team for their superb show for the children, and to The Screamin Abdabs for entertaining the rest of us in the evening. Huge thanks also go to Alison Coomber for organising the fabulous 'Royal Themed' scarecrow trail as MCSENT collected the proceeds. |
Another pumpkin carvery competition this halloween held at The Barn at The New Inn was another success. Thank you to all who attended with their marvellous creations!!
Thank you Mr Bob Dainty for his generous donation of £100 from providing the music for the village jubilee celebrations!! Thank you to everyone who has supported us by purchasing our wonderful garden crafts. Sadly, these are no longer being produced but we are so pleased to have raised a valuable amount from sales at various local craft fayres. THANK YOU Mrs Shelley Newman for the lovely donation to MCSENT from sales of her brilliant and creative crafts !! The New Inn, Middleton Cheney held its very own pantomime over the Christmas period, entitled 'Aladdin & The Beanstalk'.....(Oh yes they did!!!). Two separate showings saw some of the locals change their clothes (and gender) for the production raising a marvellous £300 for us. Very many thanks and congratulations on a fantastic performance, we hope this was the first of many!!!! A fantastic donation of £355 from The Marsh Family was given to MCSENT as The Cherwell School of Dance held their summer performance - Colours of Dance. The raffle was wonderfully organised by Mr Marsh and family and we are truly grateful for this wonderful donation. |