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 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 20th January 19.30 - 21.30

Wednesday 27th January 19.30 - 21.30

Wednesday 3rd February 19.30 - 21.30

Booking one ticket for 20th January books you a place for all 3 dates of the course - 20th January, 27th January and 3rd February.

THIS COURSE IS FOR PARENT CARERS ONLY

So that the trainer can have a better understanding of your child/children with additional needs, it would be helpful if you could provide us with details of age and diagnosis (if appropriate) or description of needs.

This information will be stored securely and only be shared with Jane Cross who is the trainer, needless to say if you have any queries or questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

After booking - Once you have booked a place you will receive an email confirmation from Eventbrite. Prior to the workshop you will receive a code to access the session.

You will need to download Zoom in advance but you don’t need to set up an account if you don’t wish to. Zoom can be used on PC’s/Laptops and mobile devices such as iPad, phones and tablets.

If you have any questions, please get in touch and we will happily talk you through setting this up if required.