AfC SEND Local Offer for Kingston and Richmond

To mark the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we're highlighting our autism webpage, which includes information to equip parents and carers with practical tools and strategies to create environments where neurodivergent children feel supported: kr.afcinfo.org.uk/autism

Today is Young Carers Action Day. Siblings of children with SEND aren't just brothers and sisters, they're often young carers too. Helping with care and providing emotional support can be a lot of responsibility. Find out what support is available: kr.afcinfo.org.uk/YoungCarers

The government has recently released the schools white paper, outlining steps to reform support for young people with SEND. We encourage you to read the proposals and respond directly to the SEND reform consultation. More information: kr.afcinfo.org.uk/sendreforms @RBKingston @LBRUT

Fill out our Dementia Awareness Measure survey to help us get a picture of how much #LBRuT residents know about dementia. We want to learn about what's understood about signs, risk factors and reducing risk. Take the 10 minute survey by Mon 15 Dec ⬇️ orlo.uk/gGFPg

Aged 16 to 24 in Kingston or Richmond? We need your help. We're looking for the missing pieces of local support. What essential services are you looking for but can't find? Complete our survey by 2 December: forms.gle/so8VjnF6VaHbap… Parents and carers: please pass this on. 📢

We’re incredibly proud to share that our children’s services in Richmond have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted🥳 @LBRUT

Are you a parent or a carer of a young person with SEND? Take part in our survey to help improve support provided to children and young people with SEND - Kingston residents only. Share your experience ➡️ afc-self.achieveservice.com/service/Kingst…

Are you a parent or carer of a young person with SEND based in Kingston? Join us at one of our focus groups this June to share your views - we want to hear your thoughts on ways to improve SEND services for children and young people. 💭 Sign up here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 🗨️

⭐FREE ONLINE EVENT⭐ Thursday 8 May 2025 | 11am – 12.30pm Are you a parent/family carer of someone who has Down’s syndrome and complex needs age 4 years and over? By complex needs we usually mean that a person has an additional diagnosis such as, but not exclusively autism, ADHD and/or complex multiple health needs. Our regular meetings enable parents and family carers to share information and experiences and to guide DSA work. Find out more and register here 👉 downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/servi… We look forward to seeing you there. 😊 #ComplexNeeds #Support #DownsSyndromeComplexNeeds

This moving short film highlights the importance of identifying young carers at an early age. Our carers have played a vital role throughout the project, helping shape the stories, choosing character names, and contributing to the creative process in a truly collaborative way.

🎓 GCSE / A-Level Study Skills Webinar for Parents, Carers & Students! Join us for a helpful webinar on supporting your teen during stressful revision periods! We’ll cover everything from managing behaviour at home to dealing with exam stress, plus how to use assistive tech and effective revision techniques. Get practical tips to help your child thrive during their studies! 🙌💡 Register FREE here: bit.ly/4ilWaNi #GCSE #ALevels #StudySkills #DyslexiaSupport #TeenSupport

Come along and find out more about Neurodevelopmental Services from @_yourhealthcare Sunita, Learning Disabilities Team, Neurodevelopmental Services will provide more information about the service This event is for parent/carers expresscic.org.uk/event-details/…

Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Limited seats are still available for this unforgettable event. Secure your tickets now before they're gone! Join the excitement: buff.ly/40Og9y9. #EventOfTheYear #MustSee #GetYourTicketsNow

Get ready to be dazzled at the Spring Gala! Our talented musicians are set to deliver a performance you won't forget. Don't miss out on this amazing show—grab your tickets today and experience the magic firsthand! buff.ly/3Qoo934 #SpringGala #LiveMusic #MustSeeEvent

SENSORY PROCESSING AWARENESS 31 January 2025 | 1 – 2pm | FREE This 60-minute online webinar for parents and practitioners will provide information on sensory processing in children who have Down’s syndrome. Register here 👉 loom.ly/YxQgxGk #sensoryprocessing

One week to go until our open day next Thursday! Tickets are extremely limited now so make sure to get yours while you can! Click below to book now! eventbrite.com/o/way2work-738… #way2work #apprenticeships #openday #february #2025 #advice #guidance

@KingstonInvolv1 You are doing great work! Thank you.

We had a meeting with SWR to look at making an easy read about railway staff at stations. These will be available at stations across the borough.

Make sure to respond to the Inclusive Kingston survey before the closing date on Friday, 31 January. Your responses will help us to create an even more inclusive and equal borough for everyone. kingstonletstalk.co.uk/corporate/incl…

Following the success of our first #TimeToTalkDay event last year, we’re hosting another one on Thursday 6th February at the stables. The day is all about creating supportive communities by having conversations  about mental health. We all have mental health and by talking.

Is your child on the waiting list for an assessment for ADHD in either Kingston or Richmond? Join us in a webinar this evening (14 January) - What to do while you are waiting for an assessment for a child with suspected ADHD adhdembrace.org/civicrm/event/…