Dear Parents /Carers,

This term has seemed to go by very quickly, probably due to the large number of amazing learning opportunities our children have been involved in. We have had World Book Day, a day of dance, visits to the park & the library, and trips to TESCO.

This week, we have our Autism Acceptance Week activities. Thank-you to everyone who has been raising sponsor money for the Colour Walk tomorrow, Wednesday 2^nd April. We hope that this raises lots of money and awareness. We also look forward to seeing parents/carers on Friday 4^th April 10-12pm for our big Oaklands Autism Acceptance Event. There will be lots of services in school that day with information & advice on a range of SEND issues.

We have enjoyed meeting many more parents/carers this term at our workshops & recent Parent Forum. It is always valuable to share experiences and learn from each other as well as hearing about what happens in school and the support available from other services locally. We also look forward to seeing parents at our Celebrate and Learn sessions over the next week.

Attendance: Our whole school attendance figure continues to be at 89%. We are not far from that target of 92%, so let’s try and get up to 90% before Easter! Thank-you for your efforts to get children to school every day. We recognise that this is not always easy. However, as you will appreciate, good attendance has a positive impact on your child’s progress, so please do keep up the hard work.

Measles: If your child has not had their Measles vaccination, or anyone in your family is not sure of their vaccination status, it's important that you contact your GP. They will be able to either provide information about your vaccination status or organise your vaccination for you. The vaccination is FREE. Measles is extremely infectious and can be serious.

Symptoms include: high fever; sore red, watery eyes; coughing; aching and feeling generally unwell; a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the first symptoms. More information can be found at www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

We hope that all families will have a restful break over the next two weeks. School closes on Friday 11^th April 2.30pm and opens again on Monday 28^th April 8.45am.

There are a number of activities happening in Leicester over Easter:

Free Activities in Leicester for Disabled children and their peers:

Disabled Children's Activity Programme - Easter Holidays 2025

Children with disabilities who live in Leicester city can take part in FREE activities over the Easter holiday. Activity sessions will take place at Thurnby Lodge children, young people and family centre on Tuesday 15 April and Tuesday 22 April from 1.30 to 4.30pm. Please note siblings are welcome to attend, and parents/carers are required to accompany and support their children during the session.

A food hamper will be provided to those families attending where their child is receiving benefits related free school meals. No booking is required, however, those attending will be asked to complete a registration form on arrival. Full details can be found at:
families.leicester.gov.uk/disabled-childrens-activity-programme

Also available:

https://bamboozletheatre.co.uk/event_category/outdoor-sessions/
 

https://www.mosaic1898.co.uk/childrensservices

https://www.newleaftrianglecic.co.uk/holiday-sessions

https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/centres/sense-loughborough/

https://families.leicester.gov.uk/things-to-do-and-activities/disabled-childrens-activity-programme-easter-2025/

https://news.leicester.gov.uk/news-articles/2024/march/find-free-family-fun-at-city-s-libraries-and-museums-this-easter/

Safeguarding Support: If you have any Safeguarding concerns during the Easter break you can call the Leicester Duty and Advice service on 0116 4541004; this is for Social Care support or Early Help support if you are having a crisis. The service is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

If you would like to speak to a member of the School’s Safeguarding team, our number is 07549084022

We wish you a lovely Eastertime with your child, whether sharing books at home, playing sensory games or exploring outdoors, we hope you have fun together!

Regards

Sarah Osborne

(Headteacher)

Parent/Carer Courses in Leicester:
Introduction to Autism: Parent Workshops School Years 1-11 (delivered in Hindi)

Parent Autism Workshops: For families of autistic pupils in years 1 to 11. Training will be delivered in Hindi only (suitable for Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu speaking parents who understand the Hindi language)

Dates: 4 day course

Thursdays:  1st May, 8th May, 15th May and 22nd May 2025

Time: 9.30-12.30pm

Venue:  Face to face. Belgrave Sure Start, Cossington Street, Leicester. LE4 6JD

Who is it for: Parents & carers

Families (of no more than 2 adults) can sign up

Fee: Free

Areas Covered: 

•To develop an understanding of Autisms.

•To identify how autism can affect families.

•To have information about what is available for families in Leicester city and beyond.

Course Outcomes: 

•Gain a better understanding of autism.

•Provide families with information.

•Signpost to support organisations.

•Gain an understanding of what is meant by Social Communication.

•Provide practical ideas and strategies to support your child.

•Gain a better understanding of Sensory Processing in autism.

•Explore your child’s sensory differences.

•Provide practical ideas and strategies to support your child.

•an understand of what is meant by emotional regulation.

•Provide practical ideas and strategies to support your child.

This course will be delivered by the LCI Team. (Pravina Parmar)

Cues Training (Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations)

Who is this course for: Parents (Same parents to attend all 8 sessions)​

Dates: ​Course of 8 sessions

Summer terms

30th April 2025,

7th May 2025, 14th May 2025, 21st May 2025,

4th June 2025, 11th June 2025, 18th June 2025 and 25th June 2025

9:00 -12:00

Cost: Free to Parents attending

Venue:  Training Room 1.2, New Parks House, Pindar Road, New Parks, Leicester. LE3 9RN.

Areas Covered: ​

Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES)​

The CUES intervention programme supports parents in gaining confidence in their ability to recognise and manage their child's difficulties with uncertainty through group learning opportunities. ​

A parent-based programme of intervention based on CBT principles, focusing specifically on intolerance of uncertainty for young people with ASD experiencing anxiety​

​Course Outcomes: ​

To help parents develop an understanding of uncertainty and its impact, try out strategies and share opportunities for discussion and support​

​This course will be delivered by Ollie walker LCI Team.​

To book either course please visit the link below 

https://send-leicester.bookinglive.com/send-courses/courses-for-parents