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Parent Carer Forum Jersey calls for parents voices to be heard in Education Inclusion Review

10 June 2021

In light of the Government’s announcement that the National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are conducting an independent evaluation of inclusion in education and early years in the island over the coming weeks, the Parent Carer Forum is urging parents and carers to complete the Government survey to share their views on a number of key issues affecting the inclusion of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in education.

Parent Case Study: Transition to Adulthood - what does the future hold?

12 May 2021

This week is Mental Health Awareness week and for parents of children with special needs, navigating the system to ensure you are doing the right thing for their future can be mentally draining and stressful for both the parent and the child.  One area where this holds particularly true is the transition to adulthood.  How do you prepare them?  Will they ever be ready?  How can you best support them? It isn’t even clear when they become an adult according to our system.  Is it 16, 18, 21, 25?  This parent story highlights some of the issues they are encountering as their child makes the transition.

Parent Case Study: Education and the deaf child

7 May 2021

The theme of this year’s Deaf Awareness Week is  ‘Coming Through it Together,’ which is explored in this personal story by a parent from their deaf child’s experience through education.  The aim of this week is to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people who are deaf or hard of hearing.  If you have similar experiences we would love to hear from you.

Parent Case Study: Autistic Spectrum Condition – When it all gets too much

1 April 2021

Sensory Overload

As we lead up to Friday, the Forum will be raising awareness. We will be looking at 3 different families, how they are affected and their daily struggles. Each parent’s case study will focus on one of our priority areas. Our case studies aim to help other parents feel that they are not alone and that problems can be halved if shared.

Our second case study focuses on Mental Health and tells the story of an autistic child’s journey from their parent’s viewpoint.

“The shoes are close to falling apart but they are comfy; the world sees a scruffy teenager but we know the reality”

Parent Case Study: An Education in ASC

30 March 2021

Boy and Teacher

As we lead up to World Autism Awareness Day, the Forum will be raising awareness through 3 family case studies. How they are affected and their daily struggles. Each parent’s case study will focus on one of our priority areas. Our case studies aim to help other parents feel that they are not alone and that problems can be halved if shared.

Our first case study focuses on Education and tells the story of a child’s  journey through school having received a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Condition (or Asperger’s Syndrome), from his mother’s viewpoint.

“The funny thing about having a child with a hidden disability is that it can be a blessing and a curse, depending on the situation”.

As Children’s Mental Health Week gets underway Parent Carer Forum Jersey announces new Chair and 2021 priorities

01 February 2021

 Jonathan Langan

Jonathan Langan has been appointed as the new Chair of Parent Carer Forum Jersey to help drive forward the Forum’s priorities for the coming year.

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Mon May 22nd

Your feedback is needed - The Adult Learning Disability Service has been working hard on the development of the relationships and sexuality protocol for services who support adults with a learning disability.
Parent feedback and views on this protocol is important to consider any challenges which might arise in implementing it as it is going to form the basis of a training programme across adult social care, supervision, and education groups for adults with a learning disability. Getting this right (or to get close…!) is important to the team.
Two drop ins, for people to come in and share any ideas on the protocol are being held at Eagle House, on: Tuesday 23rd May at 4.45pm & Monday 5th June at 4.45pm.
To attend or for a copy of the protocol (full version and easy read) please email katewyatt@parentcarerforum.je in the first instance.
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Wed May 10th

This Friday lunchtime. Parent carers most welcome. See details for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

This Friday lunchtime. Parent carers most welcome. See details for more information.

Mon May 1st

Join us at St John Ambulance Jersey HQ next Tuesday 2nd May
7-8pm to hear more about the results of the Jersey Association of Carers Incorporated: JACI Survey 2022.

Please contact Sarah Vivien on Sarah.Vivian@sja.org.je, or Michala Graham on michala@enablejersey.org if you would like to attend.
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Fri April 21st

Saturday morning, coffee morning. Thank you Autism Jersey for arranging these. #parentsupportWe are delighted to be able to offer some weekend coffee mornings for parents and carers, at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey, see the image for more details.

Please do join us for a relaxed cuppa and an informal chat amongst like-minded people 💙

#coffeemornings #peersupport #autismfamilies #jersey #itsgoodtotalk #bekindtoyourmind
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Saturday morning, coffee morning. Thank you Autism Jersey for arranging these. #parentsupport

Thu April 20th

This Thursday evening - from 6pm at Jersey College for Girls main hall. Everyone welcome. No need to book. ... See MoreSee Less

This Thursday evening - from 6pm at Jersey College for Girls main hall.  Everyone welcome.  No need to book.

Tue April 18th

Tuesday 25th April - an opportunity to chat all things ADHD and support one another. #adhdsupportHave you booked your ticket yet?

We have looked through all of your feedback...

You said you wanted peer support and guest speakers separately...... So we are trialling out our first walk and talk peer support session on 25th April.

Please see Eventbrite for further information and to book your space.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adhd-parent-carer-professionals-support-group-meeting-jersey-ci-tickets-60...

Fingers crossed the sun will be shining ✨️

The WBUB Team
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Tuesday 25th April - an opportunity to chat all things ADHD and support one another. #adhdsupport

Tue April 18th

Have you booked your ticket yet?

We have looked through all of your feedback...

You said you wanted peer support and guest speakers separately...... So we are trialling out our first walk and talk peer support session on 25th April.

Please see Eventbrite for further information and to book your space.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adhd-parent-carer-professionals-support-group-meeting-jersey-ci-tickets-60...

Fingers crossed the sun will be shining ✨️

The WBUB Team
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Thu March 30th

The Learning Disability Team are inviting young adults to get involved in research to understand what it is like to have a support worker. Please see the details on the invitation. To register or for more information, please contact Sinead via email s.peacock-brennan@health.gov.je ... See MoreSee Less

The Learning Disability Team are inviting young adults to get involved in research to understand what it is like to have a support worker.  Please see the details on the invitation.  To register or for more information, please contact Sinead via email s.peacock-brennan@health.gov.je