Milton Keynes SEND Information Festival 2021
Event Information
About this Event
A change to our previous annual events, due to COVID 19 this festival will take place online over three days - 4th, 5th and 6th Feb 2021.
This event is open to families who live in Milton Keynes.
There will be talks by key speakers and online workshops about areas of concern or interest, for parent carers and their families.
Theme: "Support for SEND in the Virtual World"
to include the challenges for those who cannot access the virtual world
Keynote speaker: Natasha Baker MBE
Natasha Baker MBE is a British para-equestrian who won two gold medals at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, and 3 at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
Register online for a choice of workshops
Visit our website to see a detailed description of all the workshops
Festival Programme
DAY 1: Thurs 4th Feb
10:00 - Opening Ceremony by the Mayor of Milton Keynes
Speaker: Natasha Baker MBE
Live broadcast will be recorded and uploaded to you tube after the event
11:30 - Parent Carer Workshop: Positive Behaviour Support
13:30 - Parent Carer Workshop: Pandemic Parenting: How to support your child overcome loss
16:00 - Family Workshop: Ragdolly Annas Music and Rhyme session
DAY 2: Fri 5th Feb
10:00 - Parent Carer Workshop: Supporting Siblings
11:30 - Parent Carer Workshop: Dyslexia Awareness
13:30 - Parent Carer Workshop: What’s new in Health? Support, resources and advice
16:00 - Post 16 Workshop: Post 16 options - education, training, employment and support available in Milton Keynes.
16:00 - Craft Workshop: for primary age group, make a keyring and a bag /pencil case
20:00 - Groovy Gecko Disco for adults with learning disabilities
DAY 3: Sat 6th Feb
10:30 - Parent Carer Workshop: Reducing Risks to children online
11:30 - Family Workshop: Yoga
13:30 - Family Workshop: Art
15:00 - Family Workshop: Martial Arts
Showcase of organisations and local services:
- If you would like a brochure posted to you, please register for the event
- See our social media pages for live videos and presentations during the event
