Parent Talks Season 1

Parent Talks Season 1 launched on the 26th of June 2020.

Download the Programme here

Parent Talks is specifically aimed at parents of children with SEND. A different way to access support and guidance, it is a series of online talks, delivered like a TV series. The talks will feature experts delivering high-value talks with useful information for parents across a variety of topics.

Parents can access Parent Talks in a way that suits them. They can binge watch 6 talks in a day or watch the talks over a series of evenings. Parent Talks fits into people’s lives, giving them a way to access support and advice.

Feeling ready will never happen – so let’s start anyway!

Caroline Tomlinson – Founder and CEO, My Life Legacy

Person Centred Intervention Planning: ‘What’s this all about’?

Debrah Wilson– Education and Assessment Manager, Fresh Start in
Education Ltd

Supporting transition back to school post-closure

Gareth Morewood – Educational Advisor and former Secondary SENCo

A step by step guide to how to apply for an EHC Assessment; participating in Annual and Transitional Reviews

Jane Friswell – SEND Consultant and Parent Advocate

The Education, Health and Care Assessment process of your child’s special educational needs can seem like a minefield to many parents and carers- this absolutely should not be the case! Jane will clearly explain how the process should and must operate in your local area and how you can and should have access.

Money matters: Disability Living Allowance and Universal Credit

Rhiannon Orlebar – Family Support Worker, Contact (Contact Wandsworth)

Making autism easier to understand by bringing the sensory experience to life and supporting your child with the 3 C Pathway

Tessa Morton – Director, Act for Autism

Tessa helps parent and carers to understand the sensory challenges faced by autistic children. She explains the 8 senses and their impact on an autistic child. Tessa provides exercises that help you to experience sensory chaos. Tessa also talks about the 3 C Pathway to support your child’s confidence in relationship building – and why this is so important

Understanding and managing avoidant and restrictive eating

Dr Elizabeth Shea – Clinical Psychologist

Eating problems are relatively common in childhood and range from typical ‘fussiness’ to more severe difficulties. These issues can be poorly understood. Using the new diagnosis of Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Elizabeth explains this eating issue and outlines present evidence and practice-based strategies for intervention.

Supporting a good transition to secondary school

Gareth Morewood – Educational Advisor and former Secondary SENCo

The transition to secondary school is a huge change for parents and their children, especially those with SEND. Gareth’s talk helps parents understand how to identify key challenges and develop practical ideas to support these challenges. He also highlights a range of different experiences and research to help support parents.

The parental role in building resilience – promoting advocacy
and self-advocacy for our young people

Jane Friswell – SEND Consultant and Parent Advocate

Supporting and underpinning the rights and entitlements of our children with SEND can be a challenge for parents. It can be hard for parents to look to the future, when they are so focused on the here and now. Jane’s talk explores how our capacity as parents can and should facilitate building resilient relationships and supportive networks.

Support in the early years – help when your child has just been diagnosed

Julie Revels – Early Years SEND Trainer and Consultant, Church
Park Consultants

Julie’s talk looks at ways parents and early years practitioners can work together to ensure that each child’s unique learning and development needs are met. Julie explains the role of the key person and the SENCO in supporting children with SEND and highlights how person centred one page profiles can strengthen how practitioners and parents work together.

Dealing with school refusal

Paige Fujiu-Baird – Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Partners

Paige helps parents and caregivers to understand school refusal behaviour in children that can’t or won’t go to school. This talk enables parents and caregivers to recognise school refusal, understand general intervention approaches, and put into action practical strategies for themselves and school personnel.

What every parent/carer needs to know about Personal Budgets in education, including young people aged 19 or over

Pat Bullen – SEND Consultant, PMB Education Ltd