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• Supporting children on the Autistic Spectrum

  Wed 28 Jun 2023

  These are some resources and support websites for the Autistic Spectrum which some of our families may find useful. I have attached links to videos and also websites if you which can support families.

  Message from LCC

  Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Condition is a Neurodevelopmental disorder which is present from birth or early childhood. It impacts on the functioning of the brain and affects a child’s behaviour, memory, or ability to learn. 

  It can affect the way a person communicates, interacts, and processes information. There is a broad spectrum of presentations, and everyone can present in a different way. It can have a big impact on social and emotional development. 

  This can leave the individual especially vulnerable to dangers online such as grooming. This document highlights some information sources and support groups for parents to access. 

  Autism Support and Online Safety for Parents and Carers – Dr Lisa Hewitt (Senior Clinical Psychologist) and Hayley Cushing (Specialist Nurse Practitioner) Birmingham and Solihull Mental health Foundation Trust. Support for parents and carers of people with diagnosed or suspected Autism in the #Leicester, #Leicestershire and #Rutland area.

  Within this Online Streaming event Lisa and Hayley share about the ASD spectrum and conditions, what it is, how it may present and tips for how to adapt communication and behaviour. They also explore what to look out for vulnerabilities wise and highlight individuals with ASD’s strengths to.

  This event can be watched here Autism Support and Online Safety for Parents and Carers - YouTube

  Support for parents and carers – Lincolnshire Autistic Society

  The Girl With The Curly Hair - Autism Training, Animations, Books

  Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support :: Lincolnshire Young Minds (lpft.nhs.uk)

• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety

  Tue 27 Jun 2023

  Keeping children safe online | NSPCC

• Refugee week 19th June 2023 - 25th June 2023

  Sun 18 Jun 2023

  World Refugee Day: What is a refugee? - BBC Newsround

  For Refugee Week’s 25th anniversary we invite you to celebrate what compassion looks like in action. Together we can create a shared understanding of compassion to ensure we are extending it widely to all.

  “Our task must be to free ourselves – by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”- Albert Einstein

   

  Why compassion?
  The last few years have been challenging for all of us. We are still adjusting to new realities post-lockdown as well as responding to new crises. In the UK, dangerous anti-migration government rhetoric continues, along with inhumane conditions for asylum seekers.

  But, none of these things happen in isolation. We know how interconnected our world is: how something seemingly “far away” impacts everyone. All of this makes us even more aware of the need to widen our circles of compassion.

  Within our own experiences are all the tools we need to be compassionate, not just to ourselves and those in our immediate circle but to all our human neighbours and our one shared home, planet earth.

  

• Pride Month June 2023

  Sun 18 Jun 2023

  In our assembly with our year 3-6 children we discussed June celebrates Pride month. We used Newsround to support our understanding and share why this take place.

  What is Pride month?

  Pride is celebrated in the month of June, as that was the month when the Stonewall riots took place.

  The Stonewall riots were important protests that took place in 1969 in the US, that changed gay rights for a lot of people in America and around the world.

  Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in some places there's still work to be done.

  To find our more watch Newsround

  Pride: What is it and why do people celebrate it? - BBC Newsround

• Year 5/6 Boys Cricket Tournament

  Thu 08 Jun 2023

  The Year 5.6 Boys had a brilliant time at the Cricket today. They played fantastically, communicating and supporting each other beautifully.

  

• Scooter and Skateboard lesson

  Mon 05 Jun 2023

  Scooters and skateboards, lots of fun experiencing a new skill.

• National Children's Gardening Week

  Fri 26 May 2023

  Childrens Gardening | Allison Homes News | Allison Homes (allison-homes.co.uk)

  Allison Homes Central helps school pupils blossom love for gardening this National Children’s Gardening Week

  In honour of National Children’s Gardening Week, which is taking place from Saturday 27^th May to Sunday 4^th June, our Central region has donated wildflower seed packets and children’s gardening tools to four primary schools.

  Corby Glen Community Primary School and Kirton Lindsey Primary School in Lincolnshire, Wittering Primary School in Cambridgeshire and John Hunt Academy in Newark each received 50 wildflower seed packets and two gardening tool kits, to encourage the pupils to learn a new skill and enjoy spending time in the school gardens.

  Natalie Willcock, Headteacher at Corby Glen Community Primary School, said: “National Children’s Gardening Week is a fantastic way for us to inspire a love of gardening amongst our pupils. The seed packets and tools from Allison Homes have come at a perfect time as we have just started our very own gardening club, so this will be a brilliant project for the children.”

  Charlotte Blake, Headteacher at Wittering Primary School, said: “We are thrilled to have received this donation from Allison Homes. The children are so excited to use their gardening kits and plant the seeds in September, once planting season begins. We can’t wait to see how our garden blooms, and would like to thank Allison Homes for celebrating National Children’s Gardening Week with us.”

  Mallory Matthew, Sales Manager at Allison Homes, said: “Supporting the local community is a huge part of our ethos at Allison Homes, so when we heard about National Children’s Gardening Week we knew we had to get involved.

  “This is a wonderful event, encouraging children to get outside and hopefully discover a new hobby. We are delighted to have made these donations to help pupils grow their very own wildflower gardens, and can’t wait to see the finished results.”

• Community Coffee morning

  Fri 26 May 2023

  Our year 4 children enjoyed coordinating the coffee morning. 

  

• School transport

  Thu 25 May 2023

  If your child is starting primary school or transferring to secondary school in September 2023 they may be eligible for school transport. If you think your child is eligible please apply for transport as soon as you have your offer of a school place (1 March for secondary school or 17 April for primary). Early transport applications are encouraged to ensure that transport is in place in time for the start of the September term. Applications can be made online at the website below or a telephone application can be made by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782020.

  For more information about the home to school transport policy and online applications please go to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-college-transport. Queries can be emailed to schooltransportapplications@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

• Music lessons

  Mon 22 May 2023

  It would be wonderful to see more of our children learning to play an instrument. https://www.lincsmusicservice.org/.../individual-small...