Run by volunteer parent/carers. Working together to improve the lives of children, young people and their families with SEND & Disabilities in Torbay.
Torbay, England
Joined October 2018
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Torbay PCF retweeted
We have some fab sensory items for sale and it's not too late to purchase them before Christmas. We will have a stall outside our office on the 17th Dec, upstairs in the Indoor Market Torquay 10-2pm.
Or visit our website senseabilities.org.uk/shop last posting date is the 18th Dec.
Torbay PCF retweeted
What does having a #LearningDisability actually mean? 🤷
We asked some individuals with a learning disability what it means to them. 🤔
Here is what they had to say.👇 #HereIAm
Torbay PCF retweeted
We're so proud to be partnering with @Autism for this year's #AutismHour 💜 Keep your eye out for more information!
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Torbay PCF retweeted
A powerful read from @ciarale01 in @MetroUK about her experiences of #online abuse and #bullying due to her #learning disability. Ciara discusses the need to better support #disabled people on social media – what has been your experience? @mencap_charity metro.co.uk/2019/07/08/socia…
Torbay PCF retweeted
The latest #SEN data has been published by @educationgovuk. It shows a continued rise in both the number and percentage of children identified as having SEN. Read it here: bit.ly/SENData2019
#NewsTues #SpecialEducation
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Children with special educational needs and disabilities #SEND will benefit from an extra £350 million funding – providing specialist support and tailored facilities to help those with complex needs succeed: gov.uk/government/news/new-f…
Torbay PCF retweeted
Read all about how Education Secretary @damianhinds plans to use the new funding from Monday's budget to help build more opportunities for every child
tes.com/news/hinds-i-am-cons…
Torbay PCF retweeted
. @ncbtweets ‘A one-off payment to schools to spend on buildings, is not enough to support a mainstream system that is increasingly unable to meet the needs of children with #SEND .’ #Budget2018 bit.ly/2zdnLw6
Torbay PCF retweeted
This is today... all Torbay SEND parents, carers and young people are welcome to come along and have their say...
Dorothy Hadleigh, head of Torbay's SEND service, will be at 11 Castle Road, Torquay, for our parent/carer coffee morning at 10am on October 31 to ask for feedback on proposals to help shape future services. Up for debate is torbay.gov.uk/media/11894/ds…
Torbay PCF retweeted
We are disappointed to see no mention of SEND funding in #Budget18
As part of the SEC, we were one of 120 organisations who called on the PM & Chancellor to put #ChildrenAtTheHeart of the Government's spending, and we'll continue to support this campaign: buff.ly/2StNlpr
Torbay PCF retweeted
Please support us! The @AvivaUK Fund is open for voting & we need your votes. Money raised will provide weekly pop-up sensory sessions, free to access, for the next year, in & around Torbay at various venues.
It only takes a few minutes. #BoostTorbay
avivacommunityfund.co.uk/vot…
Torbay PCF retweeted
The number of children with special educational needs who are awaiting provision has more than doubled since 2010. It's time to put #ChildrenAtTheHeart of the budget. #Budget2018 bit.ly/2COlaNB
Torbay PCF retweeted
Today we are focusing on SEND provision and how we ensure that all #children have access to the support they need dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2018/10…
Torbay PCF retweeted
Not long now until we get our unique project URL ready for the opening of public voting tomorrow. Vote for us if you would like to see Sensory Pop up sessions in and around Torbay that will be free for to access over the next year. #BoostTorbay
Torbay PCF retweeted
7 in 10 families are worried about introduction of #UniversalCredit.
Find out how it might affect your family by calling our free helpline on 0808 808 3555 or read our webpages here: ow.ly/1aA930mjUQE
#CountingtheCosts
Torbay PCF retweeted
There’s so much to discover at the Museum during half term week-pick up an Explorer or Sensory backpack and explore the galleries, start your Arts Award Discover journey and meet our friendly tiger Charlie 😀@kidsinmuseums #familyfriendly HA
Torbay PCF retweeted
'Refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment' is one of the most common types of appeal we are contacted about. We've created a refusal to assess pack which gives you detailed guidance on preparing for and carrying out a refusal to assess appeal: buff.ly/2pRisOC
Torbay PCF retweeted
Fab little find in @LoveWilko whilst on lunch today ..... #BoostTorbay
Torbay PCF retweeted
We're helping schools to identify mental health problems early and make sure children get support when they need it. #TheWorldNeeds summit brings world health leaders together to achieve equality for mental and physical health. See what our Ministers think #theworldneeds more of:
Torbay PCF retweeted
Excited ... been approved to go through to the public vote for Aviva Community Fund opening on the 23rd of October. Once voting opens we'll be appealing for your support to gain the funding needed to provide weekly pop-up Sensory Sessions in Torbay. Keep an eye out! #BoostTorbay
