Parent Carer Workshops
Information and events for parents and carers
We are delighted to offer a range a workshops and information sessions in school over the year. All parents and carers are welcome, and any professionals who are interested can also come along!
At Newfield, we take every opportunity to invite our parents and carers to join us in school.
The Family Wellbeing Coordinators have created a programme of events that includes workshops, courses, information sessions as well as informal coffee morning where you can simply join them for a brew and a chat!
Our schedule for the next academic year is constantly being developed, so please scroll down for details of any current courses which are outlined below - it is added to throughout the year - so do come back and check regularly.
To book on any of the events or to make suggestions for future events please email Mathilde and AnnMarie our Family Wellbeing Coordinators:
FamilyWellbeingCoordinators@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk
We would love to hear from you if you have a suggestion for a future topic for a workshop or you have feedback on a workshop you’ve attended!
Previous courses delivered by school staff, therapists and external agencies, have included: phonics, Multisensory Story Telling, Carers Service, BwD Parents in Partnership, CYGNET Programme for parents of children and young people on the autistic spectrum, Sleep difficulties, Riding the Rapids - managing behaviours, Positive behaviour support, Planning for the future, Maths, Introduction to Makaton signing, Baby Makaton, Internet safety for children and young people with learning disabilities, Epilepsy, Early Years provision, Continence Support.
Supporting communication at home - AAC and supporting spoken communication
Delivered By: Sarah Chester, Assistant Head Teacher Primary - Newfield
In this session we will examine what is meant by communication and some of the types of barriers our learners face when communicating with others.
We will share Newfield’s total communication approach, focusing on different types of augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) such as PECS, communication boards and high-tech devices.
We will also discuss how to support spoken communication.
Speech Therapy will be attending the event.
