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Kindness at Fairlands

By Mrs Toll, in SEND SUPPORT - Monday, 10 July 2023

A big thank you to all of the families and pupils who returned their 'Kindness' home learning. 

It was so interesting and heart warming to read all of the thoughtful and considerate responses! 

There were so many fabulous entries that need to be seen by others so they will soon be on display on the upper site. 

 

Well done to our winners of the Kindness poem/chant competition....

Aylin and Adrianna! 

We will be hearing your songs in school this week and they will remind us how we should be treating others! 

 

Please open the link to read their brilliant pieces and some of the thoughts that others had about what Kindness means to them. 

Helping children with sleep!

By Mrs Jeffries, in SEND SUPPORT - Friday, 16 June 2023

Having trouble with your child sleeping? SPACE are offering a FREE online course looking at sleep difficulties in children. Over the 3 weeks, they will then share strategies to help overcome sleep difficulties and help the whole family to get a good night's sleep!

The course details are:

  • 3 sessions on Wednesdays starting 28th June
  • online
  • FREE
  • 10am-12noon

Click on the link to book your spot or come to the office and we can help you to book.

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/courses-and-activities-in-hertfordshire/things-to-do/find-courses-and-things-to-do-new/6cf80b89-8b8c-4373-b3f0-507256cfc66b

Please let us know if there are any tips or strategies you learn about which may help others!

Transition to Year 7

By Mrs Jeffries, in SEND SUPPORT - Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Don't forget that we have transition suppprt sessions happening in school this Thursday (15th June) at 9am-10am and then repeated 6pm-7pm. This will be a great opportunity to talk about transition to secondary school, looking around secondary school open events in September and any secondary related questions. Our Mental Health Support practitioner will also be attending. This is a great opportunity for all parents in Years 4, 5 and 6.

Look forward to seeing you there!

ANGELS Autism & ADHD Support - Summer Term 2023 Programme

By Mrs Dunthorne, in SEND SUPPORT - Wednesday, 7 June 2023

Please find attached details of the summer term 2023 programme of events being run by ANGELS Autism and ADHD Support.

 

Children's Wellbeing Practitioner Workshops (July-September 2023)

By Mrs Dunthorne, in SEND SUPPORT - Tuesday, 6 June 2023

There are some really great on-line workshops coming up in July, August and September, which parents/carers might find useful to help support your child/children's wellbeing.

Please see the attached flier for more information on the various courses and how to book a place.

SEND at Fairlands information

By Mrs Jeffries, in SEND SUPPORT - Thursday, 1 June 2023

Check out our SEND at Fairlands section on the website https://www.fairlands.herts.sch.uk/info/160-send-at-fairlands

On the home page, click on ‘Our school’ and then select ‘SEND at Fairlands.’ This page gives a brief introduction and has links to other pages at the bottom. The pages are:

  •      How we support SEND pupils at Fairlands
  •     How we support families of SEND children at Fairlands
  •     Signposts to support families
  •      A glossary of acronyms
  •      Links to our school SEND documents
  •      Links to the Herts and Stevenage DSPL local offers

We have also included links to all of our parent guides for the various plans we use to support individual children at Fairlands and links to how we support SEND children in the classroom in every subject we teach.

 If you have any questions about any of this, please see your child’s class teacher who will happily help or pass on a message for the SENDCo (Mrs Jeffries) to contact you. We hope you will find this information useful!

Coffee session reminder!

By Mrs Jeffries, in SEND SUPPORT - Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Just a reminder that this Friday (26th May) we have our SEND coffee session from 9am until 10am in the Upper hall on the Upper site. We have an exciting guest sharing information about supporting ASD children and young people. It is definitely not one to miss! Look forward to seeing you there!

Transition Workshops for Year 6 Parents/Carers

By Mrs Dunthorne, in SEND SUPPORT - Thursday, 18 May 2023

The transition from Year 6 - Year 7 can bring up many different feelings, including worry.
These workshops, which are open to all Year 6 parents in Stevenage, are being run by the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for parents/carers to discuss how you're feeling and suggest ways to support the transition process.
There are 3 online workshops and 2 face to face for parents to choose from. To make it easier, we are hosting one of the sessions here at Fairlands.
See attached flier to book your place.
 

Free Mental Health and wellbeing day in support of Mental Health Week

By Mental Health lead, in SEND SUPPORT - Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Free Health & Wellbeing Day supporting Mental Health Awareness Week

A great, free event for parents and carers. Pop along and explore the stalls to gain ideas and support for your own mental health and the mental health of your family members. 


Tuesday 16th May 202310:00 – 15:00
Healthy Hub Stevenage, Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre


Join Hertfordshire Talking Therapies for a fact-filled day of stalls and workshops hosted by local charities and services including: 

• NHS Talking Therapies
• Mind in Mid-Herts
• Triangle Community Gardens
• Healthy Hub Stevenage, Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre

• Holistic Health At Home
• Newleaf Recovery and wellbeing College
• The Living Room
• Foodshed/Babyshed
• Pixie & Pickles Therapy Ponies!

Free Mental Health and wellbeing day in support of Mental Health Week

By Mental Health lead, in SEND SUPPORT - Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Free Health & Wellbeing Day supporting Mental Health Awareness Week

A great, free event for parents and carers. Pop along and explore the stalls to gain ideas and support for your own mental health and the mental health of your family members. 


Tuesday 16th May 202310:00 – 15:00
Healthy Hub Stevenage, Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre


Join Hertfordshire Talking Therapies for a fact-filled day of stalls and workshops hosted by local charities and services including: 

• NHS Talking Therapies
• Mind in Mid-Herts
• Triangle Community Gardens
• Healthy Hub Stevenage, Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre

• Holistic Health At Home
• Newleaf Recovery and wellbeing College
• The Living Room
• Foodshed/Babyshed
• Pixie & Pickles Therapy Ponies!