We are now closed for Easter and will re-open Tues 22nd April.
โIt's been another great few months at the forum and it's been lovely to see lots of new members accessing our sessions and of course great to see people regularly returning weekly to our coffee mornings and focus groups.
๐We have been extremely busy in the background too working independently but in partnership with services in our borough. During this half term we attended over 18 meetings with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and with Halton borough council, actively sharing knowledge and experience of families to help develop the quality, range and accessibility of provisions and services for our children and young people.
๐จWe have also loved welcoming our children and young people to our monthly sessions at Hummingbird and at SYNC. It's brilliant to see our young people learning new skills and making new friends.
Have fun over Easter & Enjoy your chocolate ๐ซ ๐ฐ ๐ฃ
A consultation is underway to capture the views of local parents, carers, young people and professionals, on a range of options that could form part of a new Home to School Transport Policy for childr…
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The Happy Days Childrenโs Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Grants are available for the following activities: family day trips, holiday breaks, group day trips & visiting theatre, group activity holidays.
Applications for family activities are accepted from parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, as well as GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers.
We are holding a Focus group with Dr Rhona Hobson the Principal Education Psychologist in Halton. The aim is to co-produce a parent friendly document to help navigate and understand this service. We are looking for a small group of parents to help co-produce this document. If you wish to attend can you please email Rachel on the address below by 10th April to express your interest. We will let you know by 17th April if you have been invited along to the session. Many Thanks xx
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We are now closed for Easter and will re-open Tues 22nd April.
โIt's been another great few months at the forum and it's been lovely to see lots of new members accessing our sessions and of course great to see people regularly returning weekly to our coffee mornings and focus groups.
๐We have been extremely busy in the background too working independently but in partnership with services in our borough. During this half term we attended over 18 meetings with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and with Halton borough council, actively sharing knowledge and experience of families to help develop the quality, range and accessibility of provisions and services for our children and young people.
๐จWe have also loved welcoming our children and young people to our monthly sessions at Hummingbird and at SYNC. It's brilliant to see our young people learning new skills and making new friends.
Have fun over Easter & Enjoy your chocolate ๐ซ ๐ฐ ๐ฃ
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Home to School Transport Consultation
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Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to change venue for today's coffee morning. We will now meet at Heath Office Cafe.
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๐๐Funding Details๐๐
The Happy Days Childrenโs Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Grants are available for the following activities: family day trips, holiday breaks, group day trips & visiting theatre, group activity holidays.
Applications for family activities are accepted from parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, as well as GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers.
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๐๐What's on April๐๐
*3rd April coffee parental check in* with Kate Charlton (designated social care officer) Coffee zone Runcorn
*24th April Coffee parental check-in* with Ben Holmes (Director of Education) Halton Stadium Widnes
*23rd April Focus Group* with Dr Rhona Hobson Education Psychologist – parental invite only
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Hello, are there any evening meetings?
Could I have some more info on these events please
๐๐EP FOCUS GROUP-23rd April ๐๐
We are holding a Focus group with Dr Rhona Hobson the Principal Education Psychologist in Halton. The aim is to co-produce a parent friendly document to help navigate and understand this service. We are looking for a small group of parents to help co-produce this document. If you wish to attend can you please email Rachel on the address below by 10th April to express your interest. We will let you know by 17th April if you have been invited along to the session. Many Thanks xx
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Gutted it's a Wednesday I'd love to have helped but in work for 11 x