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Building Foundations for Fulfilling Futures
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Building Foundations for Fulfilling Futures
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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Signs of the Week
Tue 23 Jan 2024The signs of the week are Orange and Banana. To see them modelled in different languages go to our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCtak2VtgQTOwzNn8WDQPA
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Parent Forum
Mon 22 Jan 2024On Thursday 1st February we have our next parent forum starting at 10.30am. This is an opportunity to meet with other parents and share ideas. Our family support worker will be there and also our school nurse will be talking about her role and how she can support you.
Please do drop by for a chat over a cuppa.
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Signs of the Week
Thu 21 Dec 2023This weeks signs are doll and bricks. To see them modelled in different languages please click on the link below:
https://www.oaklands.leicester.sch.uk/makaton/
or visit our YouTube Channel:
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Signs of the Week
Mon 11 Dec 2023This weeks signs are book and teddy. To see them modelled in different languages please click on the link below:
https://www.oaklands.leicester.sch.uk/makaton/
or visit our YouTube Channel:
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Christmas Holiday Activities in Leicester
Sun 10 Dec 2023Have fun at Go Kids Go
Go Kids Go offer a relaxed winter session at their premises on Raw Dykes Road in the city every Saturday between 9.30am and 10.30am.
During the session, the venue promises be noise free with no music, offering the children and young adults soft play and other activities including three tier mega soft play with an indoor football pitch, large four lane slide, and a ball pool.
Costs for this relaxed winter morning session are the same as usual entry fees and accompanying adults can enjoy a free hot drink at the session.
Go to the Cinema
Phoenix, ODEON, Cineworld, Vue and Showcase cinemas screen films in a sensory friendly environment at set times during each month.
Find out more about these at www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids/cinema-screenings-leicestershire-autism-friendly-1391737
Vue host an autism friendly cinema screening on the last Sunday of every month at 10:15am.
Vue's February autism friendly film screening is The Grinch on Sunday 24 February at 10.15am
Cost: From £1.99
Have a go at Trampolining
Boost Trampoline Park in Leicester hold regular sensory sessions every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm.
Cost: Contact centre to book and check costs
For further details go to www.boosttrampolineparks.co.uk
Flip Out Trampoline Park Leicester hold an ASD and disability session called Superstar Mondays every Monday between 6 and 7pm.
Dance, Drama and Music sessions with FTM Dance
FTM Dance is a performing arts respite service for children and adults with additional needs, disabilities and medical needs aged 3 years old and above.
Join FTM Dance for their 'Mary Poppins' themed workshops during February half term, which will include dance, music and drama sessions taking place at Soft Touch Arts and the Brite Centre.
Parents and carers are welcome to attend these sessions with their children.
Activities take place on Monday 18 February 10am-2pm at Soft Touch Arts and Tuesday 19 February at the Brite Centre.
FTM Dance
In dance, the young people are encouraged to learn new choreography and create their own performances, whilst younger children are encouraged to take turns and develop listening skills through dance related activities.
In drama individuals have the opportunity to learn social skills through various exercises.
In music the young people have the opportunity to explore different instruments and create songs.
Cost: £34 for the four hour day. Parents/carers would need to attend these sessions.
Contact FTM Dance on 07543 068872 or 0116 3805608 for further information.
There is also a Winter Holiday Scheme at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre from Tuesday 2nd- Friday 5th January 9.30am- 4.30pm, with wrap around care from 8am-6pm.
For further information, email: holiday@lopc.co.uk
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Signs of the Week
Mon 04 Dec 2023This weeks signs are spoon and plate. To see them modelled in different languages please click on the link below:
https://www.oaklands.leicester.sch.uk/makaton/
or visit our YouTube Channel:
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Signs of the Week
Wed 29 Nov 2023This weeks signs are spoon and plate. To see them modelled in different languages please click on the link below:
https://www.oaklands.leicester.sch.uk/makaton/
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Signs of the Week
Mon 20 Nov 2023This weeks signs are knife and fork. To see them modelled in different languages please click on the link below:
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Household Funding Support
Tue 14 Nov 2023If you live in the city and would like to apply for the Household Support Fund, the council are accepting a limited number of applications to enable timely processing. You will only be able to submit an application on the following dates/times:
Monday 20 November – 5pm to 8.30pm
Saturday 9 December – 9am to 12.30pm
Monday 18 December – 5pm to 8.30pm
Please see the link below to apply.
https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/benefits-and-other-support/household-support-fund/ -
Warm Home Discount Scheme
Tue 14 Nov 2023Dear Parents/Carers,
You can now check whether you are eligible for the Warm Home Discount scheme. You could get £150 off your electricity bill for winter 2023 to 2024 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme. The money is not paid to you - it’s a one-off discount applied to your electricity bill between early October 2023 and 31 March 2024.
If you might be eligible, you’ll get a letter by early January 2024. If you do not get a letter and you think you’re eligible, you must contact the Warm Home Discount Scheme before 29 February 2024.
Please see details below 🙂
https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-for-warm-home-discount
