Rebound Therapy

25th June 2022Lee Wilkinson

Huge congratulations to our new Rebound Therapy team. Everyone passed the 2 day course this week, meaning we have an opportunity to roll out this great therapy to even more of our Dales children. Our team will create bespoke pupil profiles, engage children in sensory regulation and enjoy intensive interaction sessions amongst a lot of fun.

Well done our bouncing buddies. We look forward to regular online updates to see our new, improved school Therapy offer.

Smile Through Sport May Half Term Activities

16th May 2022Lee Wilkinson
Smile Through Sport are pleased to be running sport and physical activity sessions for children and young people with SEND during the May Half Term across Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear. All family members are welcome to attend the sessions too!
The sessions are very fun, enjoyable and relaxed for all abilities, there will be loads of adapted games and activities for participants to get involved in and equipment to be used.

Family Partnership Coffee Morning

12th May 2022Lee Wilkinson

The Family Partnership Team (Tracy and Glynis) would like to thank all parents/carers who attended the Coffee Morning at Ashdale today.

A big thank you to Deb Hill (OT) and Sarah Donnelley (Speech and Language) for supporting our parents and offering advice and guidance.
It has been so long since we have been able to ‘get together’ and this morning has shown how important it is to be able to meet with other parents / carers, share stories and support each other.
We gathered lots of information from you this morning (eg: workshops you may be interested in and areas which you would like more information),  and we will be looking into everything we discussed.
Thanks again, and please remember, you are amazing and doing a fantastic job under some, often, very difficult circumstances.
See you all soon
Tracy and Glynis

Smile Through Sport

1st April 2022Lee Wilkinson
Smile Through Sport are running sport and activity sessions for children and young people with SEND over the first week of the Easter holidays.
Sessions will involve loads of fun Easter themed games and activities along with a range of sports. Sessions are free and open to all ability levels as well as siblings and family members. The minimum age is 5 years.
  • Monday 11th April at Sporting Club Cramlington, 10am-11.30am
  • Tuesday 12th April at Eagles Arena, Scotswood Road, 4pm-5pm for 5-10 yrs
  • Tuesday 12th April at Eagles Arena, Scotswood Road, 5pm-6pm 10-19 yrs
  • Wednesday 13th April at Mortimer Community Centre 10am-11.30am
  • Thursday 14th April at The Louisa Centre, Stanley, 1.30pm-3pm
They’re asking for parents to book so they know how many people to expect – www.smilethroughsport.com/sessions-and-events-calendar

Medieval Times

1st April 2022Lee Wilkinson

In outdoor learning this week, we have been looking at how people used to live in the medi evil times. We looked at mud villages and also tried on a knights helmet. We also made a knights favourite drink, made from honey and water, a delicious treat back in the day.

Northumberland SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) – April Information Newsletter – Issue 7

1st April 2022Lee Wilkinson
We are pleased to be able to share with you the seventh Northumberland SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) information newsletter.
This issue includes:
School Health is relaunching the ChatHealth Texting service for 11–19-year-olds in Northumberland
This service offers all young people in Northumberland the chance to access online advice and support from a School Nurse through offering a discreet and quick text messaging service that is safe and easy to use.  Whilst they continue to see young people face to face, ChatHealth offers all young people access to health advice in a quick, secure way.
In order for young people to be aware of this support available to them, please find attached a promotional image for the service with the number young people can use to access ChatHealth and seek advice.