Making Sense of It All Foundation Course

What is the event?

Has your child been recently identified as having additional needs? Do you find the systems and support for special educational needs confusing? Would you benefit from a broad overview of how it all works?

This new two day course has been designed to provide an introduction on all the key issues parent-carers will encounter as your children grow and develop. It aims to empower parents of children undergoing or who have recently undergone diagnosis but is helpful to any parents who feel they need an overview of the following subjects and issues: - - Coming to terms with and understanding your child’s diagnosis - Where to go for information and advice - Handling stress and building resilience - Gaining support from other parent-carers - Accessing benefits and financial support - Getting support for your child at school - Accessing support through health & social care - Accessing other key services and opportunities in West Sussex

Dates:         Wednesday 13th and 20th October Time:           9.30am – 2.30pm Venue: The Quakers Meeting Hall 34 Mill Road Worthing BN11 5DR

One ticket purchased for 13th October is valid for both dates of the course - 13th October and 20th October

THIS COURSE IS FOR PARENT CARERS ONLY

We regret we are unable to accommodate any children at the workshop and request that you make alternative arrangements.

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