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  • Coffee morning with SSENDIAS consultations

    • This is a virtual coffee morning on Zoom. Meet other local parents, exchange tips and emotional support, and feel a bit less isolated in these strange times! Pop in for a few minutes, or stay for the whole session. To join, simply click on this link once the session has started.

      Alongside the general meeting, we are offering six 20-minute consultations with a caseworker from SSENDIAS (Sheffield SEND Information Advice and Support) in a private “breakout room”. These consultations need to be pre-booked; to do that, go to the booking form, click on “Register” and choose your time slot. You do NOT need to book if you just want to attend the general discussion!

      • WHEN
      • 10:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday 12th Jan 2021
        • WHERE
        Zoom
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  • Coffee morning with Educational Psychologist consultations

    • This is a virtual coffee morning on Zoom. Meet other local parents, exchange tips and emotional support, and feel a bit less isolated in these strange times! Pop in for a few minutes, or stay for the whole session. To join, simply click on this link once the session has started.

      Alongside the general meeting, we are offering six 20-minute consultations with an Educational Psychologist in a private “breakout room”. These consultations need to be pre-booked; to do that, go to the booking form, click on “Register” and choose your time slot. You do NOT need to book if you just want to attend the general discussion!

      • WHEN
      • 10:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday 17th Nov 2020
        • WHERE
        Zoom
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  • Virtual coffee morning

    • We would love it if more parents could join our virtual coffee mornings! They are a great way to meet local parent carers, exchange tips and emotional support, and feel a bit less isolated in these strange times.

      To join the meeting, simply click on this link when the session is about to start.

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 12:00pm Tuesday 6th Oct 2020
        • WHERE
        Zoom
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  • Coffee morning: Helping your child with anxiety

    • Is your child struggling with anxiety? At this session we’ll be joined by a primary mental health worker from CAMHS and MAST who will be able to give general advice on strategies to help children with high levels of anxiety.

      This is an open meeting on Zoom that anyone can join. Participants must comply with our ground rules for virtual meetings. To join the meeting, simply click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83009392168

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 11:30am Monday 13th Jul 2020
        • WHERE
        Zoom
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  • Virtual coffee morning: hospital visits

    • The theme for this coffee morning will be “hospital visits”. We’ll be joined by Julie Mather from the Patient Advice and Liasion Service (PALS), who will be able to give general advice in relation to Sheffield Children’s Hospital. She will also endeavour to answer questions about the adult hospitals, if needed.

      This is an open meeting on Zoom that anyone can join. Participants will be able to see and hear each other. To join the meeting, simply click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85285271596

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday 30th Jun 2020
        • WHERE
        Zoom
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  • Virtual coffee morning

    • This coffee morning is a chance to have an informal chat with other parents. There’s no particular topic – talk about anything you like. The session will be hosted by our Chair and one of our workers, who will be able to signpost you to services that can support you.

      The session will be limited to eight participants, and you’ll need to book your place. Participants will be able to see and hear each other. Once you’ve booked on, we’ll send you information on how to join the session on Zoom.

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 11:30am Wednesday 17th Jun 2020
        • WHERE
        Zoom
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  • Virtual coffee morning with Educational Psychologist

    • The theme for this coffee morning will be “Supporting your child’s return to school”. We’ll be joined by an Educational Psychologist, who will be able to give general advice (but not advice in relation to your individual child, or in relation to specific schools and their policies). The session is aimed at parents of children in the priority groups who are due to return to school on 15 June.

      The session will be limited to eight participants, and you’ll need to book your place. Participants will be able to see and hear each other. Once you’ve booked on, we’ll send you information on how to join the session on Zoom.

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday 9th Jun 2020
        • WHERE
        Zoom
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  • Coffee morning with the Family Fund

    • Come and chat to other parents and get information from the Family Fund – the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. There will be tea, coffee and CAKE! Pop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole session – no need to book. We welcome all parent carers, whatever their children’s needs, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, mild or severe. Pre-schoolers and home-educated children welcome.

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 12:00pm Thursday 12th Mar 2020
        • WHERE
        St Mary's Church and Community Centre,
        Bramall Lane,
        Sheffield,
        S2 4QZ
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  • Coffee morning with Autism Education Team

    • Come and chat to other parents and get information from the Autism Education Team. There will be tea, coffee and CAKE! Pop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole session – no need to book. We welcome all parent carers, whatever their children’s needs, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, mild or severe. Pre-schoolers and home-educated children welcome.

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 12:00pm Tuesday 11th Feb 2020
        • WHERE
        St Mary's Church and Community Centre,
        Bramall Lane,
        Sheffield,
        S2 4QZ
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  • Coffee morning with SENDSARS

    • Come and chat to other parents and get information from SENDSARS – the team in the council that deals with EHC plans and specialist placements. There will be tea, coffee and CAKE! Pop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole session – no need to book. We welcome all parent carers, whatever their children’s needs, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, mild or severe. Pre-schoolers and home-educated children welcome.

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 12:00pm Thursday 9th Jan 2020
        • WHERE
        St Mary's Church and Community Centre,
        Bramall Lane,
        Sheffield,
        S2 4QZ
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  • Coffee morning with Healthwatch

    • Come and chat to other parents and get information from Healthwatch – the national champion for users of health and social care. There will be tea, coffee and CAKE! Pop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole session – no need to book. We welcome all parent carers, whatever their children’s needs, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, mild or severe. Pre-schoolers and home-educated children welcome.

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 12:00pm Tuesday 10th Dec 2019
        • WHERE
        St Mary's Church and Community Centre,
        Bramall Lane,
        Sheffield,
        S2 4QZ
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  • Coffee morning with mental health services

    • Come and chat to other parents and get information from CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) and Kooth (new online counselling service). There will be tea, coffee and CAKE! Pop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole session – no need to book. We welcome all parent carers, whatever their children’s needs, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, mild or severe. Pre-schoolers and home-educated children welcome.

      • WHEN
      • 10:30am - 12:00pm Thursday 14th Nov 2019
        • WHERE
        St Mary's Church and Community Centre,
        Bramall Lane,
        Sheffield,
        S2 4QZ
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