Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator is Mrs S Yarnell. She can be contacted via the school office: 01525 210328 or via info@stanbridge.beds.sch.uk.
Our SEND policy and information report can be found here:
The named person for responsibility for supporting children with Medical Conditions is: Miss S Gooding. You can find a copy of the school policy here: Supporting Children with Medical Conditions
Central Bedfordshire SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information & Advice Support Service) provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children and young people (0-25 years) with SEND, and their parents and / or carers who live in Central Bedfordshire. https://cbsendiass.org/
Holiday Activities
- Autism Bedfordshire – Half Term Woolly Walks (see the poster below).
- Houghton Hall Park Halloween trail 10-3pm 30th October
- Halloween trail Dunstable Downs https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/events/be318072-1198-43a4-b46a-b1dace58d25c
- Families United FUN sessions https://familiesunitednetwork.org.uk/
- Silent disco https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/events/4e80d2e6-910a-4bfd-ad33-6fbc43f97ede
- FREE Pumpkin Carving Event at The HUB on Dunstable Road Tuesday 27th October.
- Flitwick children’s centre Tuesday 27th October 10am -Woodland walk for under 8’s plus an adult, parachute play and lots of nature exploration along the way. It’s a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet other families, and enjoy some autumn fun together.
Please see the poster below for the up to date SEND drop-in information:
Other useful information for parents and carers:
- Homestart Bedfordshire: Free courses available such as ‘Being a parent of a child with ADHD’ https://home-startbedfordshire.org.uk/project/being-a-parent-adhd/
- Find your local children’s centre here with many stay and play sessions available. They also offer extra activities during school holidays: https://cbc.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/SynergyFIS/NS-Childrenscentres.aspx
- Parenting Puzzle free support for parents of children aged 2-11 https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/parenting-puzzle-course
Scan the QR code below to access the booklet:
Supporting Your Child’s Emotions – Group for Parents/Carers
Supporting Your Child’s Emotions is an early intervention approach to supporting parents/carers to further their understanding of their child’s emotions and how this relates to behaviour.
The intervention can support parents/carers of children experiencing emotional overwhelm, to feel more confident in implementing strategies that feel meaningful and personal to their child.
This intervention can be helpful for children aged 5+ and includes 7 face to face group sessions.
