IPSEA training – September 26th 2016
Time: 10.30 am – 3.30pm
Venue: Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Derby, Hilton, DE65 5GH
To book a place please email: info@derbyshireparentcarervoice.org
Please note that places are limited.
We have been forwarded information from Together for short lives, they are looking to recruit experts by experience, for the central region. They will pay £15 per hour plus travel expenses. see the flyer here for more details of how to get involved Experts By Experience easy TFSL advert
On Thursday 10th March 09:30 -16:30 at Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Coventry, there is the event for parents/carer on supporting children and young people, please click on the link for a list of exhibitors and seminars running on the day event1. Although this is not a forum event, one of our management group parents is planning on attending, and would happily transport parents with her.
Steve Broach recent publication Disabled children: a legal handbook has been made available online for FREE said to be an authoritative yet accessible guide to the legal rights of disabled children and their families in England and Wales. The authors expertly navigate the many, often overlapping, sources of law, explaining the difference between what public bodies must do to support disabled children and that which they may do.
The handbook aims to empower disabled children and their families through a greater understanding of their rights and entitlements. It is essential reading for the families of disabled children, their advocates and lawyers, voluntary and statutory sector advisers, commissioners, managers and lawyers working for public authorities, education, social and health care professionals, students and academics.
This link will take you to the web page to access the book
http://www.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/11566
On 18th March 2016, we are holding an Empowering Parents Event. We have some great speakers, that will help you think about how parents can get involved and make a difference, both to the SEND community through Healthwatch and to your own child/young person, thinking about SMART Outcomes, and Aspirations. This is your chance to learn something new, and to see what the forum has been doing, what our plans for 2016-2017 are, and hopefully celebrate our charity status.
The AGM will be held at the Derbyshire Hotel, 10:00-14:00 and lunch will be provided. You need to book you place. please see the link for more details and booking information
We cant wait to see you.
When we gathered feedback in 2015 on how the forum does things parents said they would like us to be in the local area more often. We are going to The Hub at South Normanton on Friday 5th February 2016 to talk to parent and carers about their local area, and to plan the forums activities and events for 2016/2017. Come along and have a coffee/tea and a chat with us, tell us about the training, workshop and meetings you’d like to attend.
We will be at The Hub, Shiners Way, South Normanton, DE55 2AA from 10:30 -12:00
When we gathered feedback in 2015 on how the forum does things parents said they would like us to be in the local area more often. We are going to Ilkeston on Friday 8th January 2016 to talk to parent and carers about their local area, and to update you on what the forum has been doing. Come along and have a coffee/tea and a chat with us.
We will be at The Arena, Rutland Street, Ilkeston, DE7 9DG from 10:30 -12:00
We look forward to seeing you and hearing what you have to say
On 18th March 2016, we are holding our Annual General Meeting, We have some great speakers, that will help you think about how parents can get involved and make a difference, both to the SEND community through Healthwatch and to your own child/young person, thinking about SMART Outcomes, and Aspirations. This is your chance to learn something new, and informed about changes, and to see what the forum has been doing, what our plans for 2016-2017 are, and hopefully celebrate our charity status.
The AGM will be held at the Derbyshire Hotel, 10:00-14:00 and lunch will be provided. You need to book you place. please see the link for more details and booking information
We cant wait to see you.
We are running Free training on Parent Participation for parents and carers who are interested in becoming a parent Representative for the forum or who want to participate more meaningfully with their own services. The workshop will run on 22nd March 2016, at Ashover Village Hall, 10:00 – 14:30, there will be a free lunch, and the forum will reimburse any travel or childcare expenses to allow you to attend. Places are limited so book quickly by calling 01629 533 666 or emailing, info.dpcv@derbyshire.gov.uk with your name, contact details and any dietary requirement.
The flyer here gives you more details about the training Get Involved Make a Difference Derbyshire
In order for the forum to analyse the information gathered we will need to close the questionnaire on Thursday 5th November, we still needs parents and carers to speak out about their EHC experience, if you have been through it, will be transferring your statement, have has a statement ceased or an assessment refused, we want to hear both positive and negative experiences, so we can get the whole picture
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXVKWZ9
This is your opportunity to have your say. Together we can make a difference for Derbyshire Families.
