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Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Worthing

Worthing Umbrellas

Support from fellow parent-carers is one of the most effective ways in which parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities build resilience and emotional well-being. Parents also tell us their most valuable source of information, support and advice is other parent-carers. To help parents build networks of mutual support we run seven parent support groups in Burgess Hill, Chic...
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Littlehampton

Littlehampton Umbrellas

Support from fellow parent-carers is one of the most effective ways in which parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities build resilience and emotional well-being. Parents also tell us their most valuable source of information, support and advice is other parent-carers. To help parents build networks of mutual support we run seven parent support groups in Burgess Hill, Chic...
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Chichester

Chichester Umbrellas

Support from fellow parent-carers is one of the most effective ways in which parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities build resilience and emotional well-being. Parents also tell us their most valuable source of information, support and advice is other parent-carers. To help parents build networks of mutual support we run seven parent support groups in Burgess Hill, Chic...
Monday, 29 April 2024
Via Zoom

Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

This online workshop will help parents and carers gain an understanding of ADHD in children and young people and its impact on behaviour, relationships and day-to-day life. You will leave with a basic toolkit of strategies that enable positive behaviour, successful relationships and reaching potential in and out of school and will be signposted to local, national and international resources availa...
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Burgess Hill

Burgess Hill Umbrellas

Support from fellow parent-carers is one of the most effective ways in which parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities build resilience and emotional well-being. Parents also tell us their most valuable source of information, support and advice is other parent-carers. To help parents build networks of mutual support we run seven parent support groups in Burgess Hill, Chic...
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Via Zoom

Making Sense of SEN Support at School

This online workshop is aimed at parents/carers of children with Special Educational Needs and /or Disabilities (SEND) who want to have an understanding of what schools need to be doing to support you and your child where there is no Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). Please note this workshop is not suitable for parents who already have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) in place for their chil...
Thursday, 2 May 2024
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Umbrellas Online

We are running virtual groups weekly as well as in-person events monthly at Horsham, Littlehampton, Chichester, Shoreham, Burgess Hill and Worthing, contact hannah@reachingfamilies.org.uk Umbrellas is a support group for parent carers of children and young people with special additional needs and disabilities. What we do: Umbrellas is a great opportunity to meet other parent carers and share ide...
Monday, 6 May 2024
NEWBURY

Mary Hare School Open Day

This is a big date in our school calendar as we showcase everything that we have on offer. Mary Hare School is a large residential school for deaf children and young people aged 4 to 19. We offer a language-enriched approach in our teaching in the classroom, with all teachers being subject specialist Teachers of the Deaf and access to learning through state-of-the-art group aid technology. We also...
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Shoreham

Shoreham Umbrellas

Support from fellow parent-carers is one of the most effective ways in which parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities build resilience and emotional well-being. Parents also tell us their most valuable source of information, support and advice is other parent-carers. To help parents build networks of mutual support we run seven parent support groups in Burgess Hill, Chic...
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
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Making Sense of Anxiety in Adolescence (11+)

This workshop is aimed at parents/carers of young people aged 11+ who feel anxious, worried or stressed. It will introduce ‘anxiety’ and its symptoms, offer ideas for helping in the moment, suggest ways to support your young person to be able to manage and provide a few tips for looking after yourself along the way. Please note our workshops are for parent carers, if you are a professional please ...
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Littlehampton

Littlehampton Umbrellas

Support from fellow parent-carers is one of the most effective ways in which parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities build resilience and emotional well-being. Parents also tell us their most valuable source of information, support and advice is other parent-carers. To help parents build networks of mutual support we run seven parent support groups in Burgess Hill, Chic...
Thursday, 9 May 2024
Via Zoom

Making Sense of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

In this workshop, delivered by Lizzie Batten from Amaze, you will find out how to apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA), how the process works, the various rates, understanding how decisions are made, tips for making a strong claim and appealing a decision. This workshop will also be useful to parents/carers who are completing a renewal as it will provide you with up-to-date information. This...