Week of SEND 2024

Presentation by - Kelly
Action Duchenne has a very clear vision: a world where lives are no longer limited by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
They have three core objectives and are proud that they spend 88.7p in every £1 raised on charitable activities (support, research and education)

Developing effective treatments for all by funding research, supporting clinical trials and campaigning for access.

Building a community by uniting and supporting families, educating about Duchenne and raising the profile of the condition.

Striving for a more inclusive society promoting the importance of human equality, day to day acceptance of disability and accessibility.
While they hope that research and clinical trials will one day lead to a treatment, or a cure for Duchenne, they believe it is vital to support families living with the condition today. They support families from diagnosis through their whole Duchenne journey.
They unite and support families, educating about Duchenne and raising the profile of the condition.
Their International Conference each November brings together Duchenne families, clinicians, therapists, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and, most importantly, those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy from across the globe.

Their engaging ‘Science on Tour’ programmes are free workshops that run across the UK. The aim is to help you make informed decisions, understand more about the scientific research of Duchenne and get up to date information about treatment options.

  Contact(s):- Kelly Molkenthin /   Email:- info@actionduchenne.org   Web:- www.actionduchenne.org/

Presentation by - Samantha
Dyslexia Sparks was founded in August 2016, with a mission to support dyslexic individuals across the Hull and East Yorkshire region, born out of a passion for helping people reach their potential and find their inner SPARK. It’s a charity which is built on many years’ experience of understanding the barriers dyslexic individuals face, and a desire to ensure they can overcome these challenges.

Dyslexia Sparks provides diagnostic dyslexia assessments to children and adults aged 7+. They also provide specialist tuition support at their centre in Hessle, East Yorkshire.

Dyslexia Sparks works closely with schools to advise them on how to best support dyslexic learners, as well as providing dyslexia assessments to inform specific adjustments or additional support. Sparks also offer teacher training - a helpful step for many schools to ensure their staff can recognise and understand dyslexic learners and enable them within the classroom.

The monthly online support offers specialist topics each month for parents and teachers to gain ideas about how to best support dyslexic children. During the year they run additional free events to offer further support.

Visit the website, Facebook page, or Eventbrite, to find out more about the events happening right now.

If you would like to talk about any of the services, or get some friendly advice from one of the specialists, please get in touch.

Presentation by - Ian
Are a cricket club in the south of Lincoln offering competitive, social and junior cricket for anyone from 5 years of age upwards who wishes to join the club.

They accept people from anywhere but predominantly members are from the Birchwood, Hartsholme and Boultham areas of Lincoln and postcode LN6 area.

Last season they had 60+ male and female adults and 150+ under 18s (including exactly 50 girls) playing at the club, outdoors in the Summer and indoors in the Winter.

They think everyone should get the chance to play cricket and recently they were awarded the status of "Disability Champion Cricket Club" one of three in Lincolnshire.

So far they have run a programme for 5 to 11 year olds which now also runs 9 to 30 January and in the New Year start "Super Ones" for 12 - 25 year old though they can be flexible about the upper age limit.

We’re starting softball cricket for Primary school age SEN children - boys and girls on Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

Starting 10 October 2024 and it’s at the Moorland Community Centre, Moorland Avenue, Lincoln LN6 7NH.

It’s free of charge and we hope to go right through to the end of March 2025 with a break around Christmas and the New Year.

Get back to me if your youngster can attend or if you have any questions.

Presentation by - Nicole
Nicole Woodcock is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and lecturer in her practice Hummingbird Hypnotherapy. Working with adults and children from the age of four.

With a background of working in a social care setting for 15 years Nicole now uses clinical hypnotherapy to work with children with additional needs and neuro diversity.

Offering a supportive and relaxed environment for positive therapy.

Teaching young people how their brain works and incorporating psychotherapy with trance relaxation.
Sessions available face to face and online via zoom.

Nicole runs LPCF's "Learning to see the light after Lockdown" sessions.

Presentation by - Scott ( Supported Employment)
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team at Lincolnshire County Council has embarked on an Employment project.

The project is aimed at embedding an employment pathway into our special school's existing Post-16 curriculum offer, which significantly increases young people's chances of obtaining paid employment upon leaving education.

The project aims to create opportunities; not only for our young people to enter the world of work but also for local businesses to develop and grow themselves in breaking down barriers associated with disability. They are working with schools to develop realistic and aspirational pathways for our young people to follow as they prepare for adulthood.

In addition, a SEND Employers Forum has also been created to develop a support network for employers, educators and other key stakeholders to benefit young people with additional needs across the county. The Forum is an opportunity to discuss and overcome challenges, explore new and innovative ways of working, drawing upon the skills and expertise around the table to promote and increase Supported Internships across Lincolnshire.

Presentation by - Scott(Supported Internships)
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team at Lincolnshire County Council has embarked on an Employment project.

The project is aimed at embedding an employment pathway into our special school's existing Post-16 curriculum offer, which significantly increases young people's chances of obtaining paid employment upon leaving education.

The project aims to create opportunities; not only for our young people to enter the world of work but also for local businesses to develop and grow themselves in breaking down barriers associated with disability. They are working with schools to develop realistic and aspirational pathways for our young people to follow as they prepare for adulthood.

In addition, a SEND Employers Forum has also been created to develop a support network for employers, educators and other key stakeholders to benefit young people with additional needs across the county. The Forum is an opportunity to discuss and overcome challenges, explore new and innovative ways of working, drawing upon the skills and expertise around the table to promote and increase Supported Internships across Lincolnshire.

Presentation by - Carrie-ann
Liaise is the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information Advice and Support Service for Lincolnshire.

They provide information and advice relating to SEN and disabilities to parents, children and young people which is free, confidential and impartial.

This can include help with understanding SEND law, local SEN and disability policy and procedures, support in schools and colleges, resolving disagreements, education, health and care plans, exclusions and admissions and personal budgets.

They provide initial help and support by telephone and email, and can allocate a Liaise Caseworker if further specific support is required.

Presentation by - Sue
They provide support and information for parents and carers of children and young people living with the eye condition nystagmus.
They also deliver awareness raising training for teachers and support staff and hold regional in person and online meet ups, workshops and training sessions for families.
Visit the website to download digital guides to nystagmus and the early years, education, benefits, registration, employment, driving and much more.
They also have a Facebook page.

Presentation by - Adele
The Working Together Team is a National Autistic Society Advanced Status Accredited Service, commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council to empower mainstream settings and their communities. They advocate best practice and provide specialist support to upskill staff and empower settings to ensure autistic children & young people/those with social communication differences thrive through collaborative working with families and professionals.

Team members are skilled practitioners with specialist training and day-to-day hands on experience. In addition to staff and parent/carer training workshops, WTT can support settings to develop their autism inclusive practice, identifying the strengths and needs of their pupils and working with staff and families in school to tailor approaches considering reasonable adjustments and programmes of specific intervention, where appropriate.
Further information about school engagement with WTT and downloadable resources for settings, families and the CYP can be found on their website