Message from Northumberland Communities Together

14th July 2021Lee Wilkinson

Dear Parent/Carer,

We are writing to you with an exciting opportunity for children and young people this summer.

Thanks to the Government’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) and funding we have received from the National Lottery we will be able to run a range of holiday programmes across the summer break.

The fully funded programmes mean children and young people of all ages will be able to take part in a range of enriching activities including sport, music, dance, drama, art, cooking, and gardening. The programme of events will also give them the opportunity to learn new skills and the chance to socialise with others and make new friends.

Those who attend will also receive a healthy meal as part of our commitment to ensure those who receive free school meals in term time continue to do so should they attend some of the activities taking place.

If you want to find out what is on offer in your area, please contact Northumberland Communities Together for more information.

Phone the Northumberland Communities Together Response Hub on 01670 620015 9am-6pm, 7 days a week or email: NCT@northumberland.gov.uk.

SMILE Through Sport Summer Activities

13th July 2021Lee Wilkinson
SMILE Through Sports programme for disabled children and their siblings is here! Looking for activities this summer they’ve got beach sessions, multi-sport sessions, outdoor adventure sessions and adapted cycling sessions in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Durham.
Sessions are for disabled children and their siblings aged 10 years and over, as well as family sessions for the whole family.
Please find attached their Summer Programme posters for each area.
Bookings open tomorrow, Wednesday 14th July at 1pm. To book visit www.bookwhen.com/smilethroughsport
Please note for the beach sessions we are linking with Beach Access North East, who provide accessible beach wheelchairs.

Parenting Teens and Parenting Pre-Teens Workshops

22nd June 2021Lee Wilkinson
Early Help Team have a Parenting teens and Parenting Pre-teens Workshop for parents and carers to attend. This is held virtually once a month throughout the year and is a 2-and-a-half-hour session. This is a snapshot of some of the problems parents face with their teenagers, guidance, and support.
If you would like a referal to be made on your behalf please contact either Glynis Burn or Tracy Henderson on 01670 352556.

North East Family Support Workshops

14th June 2021Lee Wilkinson

Please find below all the links and information for the workshops for the North East Family Support Pilot project.

Families can contact Jaime Dowling to register and receive regular updates: jaime.dowling@contact.org.uk

Flyer

Supporting your Child’s Sleep Thurs 17/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Makaton Taster Workshop Fri 18/06/2021 9.30-11.30
Understanding Sensory Processing Fri 18/06/2021 9.30-11.30
Supporting your Child’s Sleep Tues 22/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Money Matters Tues 22/06/2021 19.30-21.30
Money Matters Weds 23/06/2021 19.30-21.30
Encouraging Positive Behaviour Thurs 24/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Encouraging Positive Behaviour Tues 29/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Understanding Sensory Processing Tues 29/06/2021 13.30-15.30
How to Support Autistic Children with their Communication Skills Weds 30/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Makaton Taster Workshop Thurs 1/07/2021 9.30-11.30