19th March 2026
Job Vacancy - Cleaner
Cleaner required at our office in Rotherham Town Centre
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1st January 2026
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands Drop in 25th January at the Unity Centre 10am -12noon.
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11th December 2025
Parent Carers Meet-ups are on the move!
Parent Carers Meet-ups are on the move!
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27th November 2025
Home-to-School Transport Survey Update
Home-to-School Transport Survey Update
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23rd October 2025
Every Pair Tells a Story Campaign - RPCF Response
Every pair tells a story campaign - RPCF Response
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8th October 2025
Parent Priority Survey - Assessment Waiting Times & Access to Therapies
Parent Priority Survey - Assessment Waiting Times & Access to Therapies
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29th September 2025
ROC Open Evening
Rotherham Opportunities College are holding an open day on Thursday 9th October, 4pm-7pm. Attendees can look round the college, meet staff, listen to topic talks and ask any questions they might have. Please see flyer attached with further details.
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22nd September 2025
Have Your Say on Healthcare Transition Services
Have Your Say on Healthcare Transition Services
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19th September 2025
New Rotherham Threshold of Needs Document for SEND Children & Young People
New Rotherham Threshold of Needs Document for SEND Children & Young People
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10th September 2025
Autism Be The One Suicide Prevention Campaign
Autism Be The One Suicide Prevention Campaign
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29th August 2025
Statement regarding changes to RPFL Family Peer Support and RANSS Service
Statement regarding changes to RPFL Family Peer Support and RANSS Service
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27th August 2025
Home to School Transport Allocation Survey
Home to School Transport Allocation Survey
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26th August 2025
Oral health advice for parents and carers of autistic children and young people
Oral health advice
for parents and
carers of autistic
children and
young people
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21st July 2025
Have your say on Community Transport in South Yorkshire!
Have your say on Community Transport in South Yorkshire!
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20th June 2025
Important Announcement: Office Relocation & Temporary Service Adjustments
Important Announcement: Office Relocation & Temporary Service Adjustments
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23rd May 2025
Parent Priority Survey - SEND Support in Education
Parent Priority Survey - SEND Support in Education
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15th May 2025
Free inclusive Cricket sessions
Age 12-25 year old - - All disabilities welcome.
Where: Rotherham Leisure Complex
When: Thursday - 5pm - 6pm
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6th May 2025
Volunteering Opportunity
Fantastic Volunteering opportunity for volunteer receptionist.
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2nd May 2025
May Mental Health Awareness Month
Strategies and a list of organisations to support mental wellbeing.
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16th April 2025
Receive a Free Max Card When You Sign Up to the New Children's Disability Register
The first 500 children/young people to sign up get a free Max Card. The register helps the Council plan support for children and young people with SEND in Rotherham. It also helps families learn about local services.
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3rd April 2025
£1.50 Swim Session
For children and young people who receive alternative nutrition, who receive treatment via a central line or who attend a SEN school, families and friends are welome
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31st March 2025
Free Training for Parents, Families and Informal Carers
Free Training for parents, families and Informal Carers
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21st March 2025
Which SEND priorities matter to you?
A short survey to help us to represent your voice accurately.
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5th March 2025
Petition for Fund Screening for Neurodivergent conditions in schools
Fund Screening for Neurodivergent conditions in schools and teacher training to support those needs Petition.
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28th February 2025
DO YOU CARE FOR OR WORK WITH CHILDREN WITH SEND AGED 0-5 IN ROTHERHAM?
DO YOU CARE FOR OR WORK WITH CHILDREN
WITH SEND AGED 0-5 IN ROTHERHAM?
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26th February 2025
Your Voice Matters – Share Your Experience of the EHC Process
Your Voice Matters – Share Your Experience of the EHC Process
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14th February 2025
Yorkshire and Humber Legacy Conference for Internships work in Bradford
Yorkshire and Humber Legacy Conference for Internships work
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11th February 2025
Public meeting about SEND provision in Rother Valley
Public meeting about SEND provision in Rother Valley
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24th January 2025
Have Your Say – SEND Connect Service Review Survey
Have Your Say – SEND Connect Service Review Survey
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16th January 2025
Elective Home Education Policy Review - Have your say
Elective Home Education Policy Review - Have your say
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13th January 2025
Elective Home Education Policy Review
Do you currently electively home-educate (EHE) your young person? If so, you may be interested in sharing your valuable experience into Rotherham's EHE policy review; please look at the poster below for more information.
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10th January 2025
Workshops 2025
RPCF are pleased to announce their workshops up to summer 2025
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9th December 2024
Tourettes Action
https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/ provide a range of services for people with Tourette’s and their families, which they are eager to spread the word about. Tourette’s is still a hugely misunderstood and highly stigmatised condition, often meaning many people are misdiagnosed or unable to gain a diagnosis or supp...
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4th December 2024
Childrens Mobility Training Workshop
Childrens Mobility Training Workshop - For wheelchairs on Saturday 11th January 12.30pm to 3.30pm in Sheffield
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19th November 2024
SENDIASS Phone Line Update
SENDIASS Phone Line Update
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11th November 2024
Rotherham Safe Space - Free 18+ mental health service
Email Address: rotherhamsafespace.mhm@nhs.net
Introducing Rotherham Safe Space, a free mental health support service that provides a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for anyone aged 18 or over. Our experienced team offers emotional, social, and practical support to those in crisis or experiencing ...
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1st November 2024
Thank You Parcel Force
Thank You Parcel Force, Sheffield Road Rotherham
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31st October 2024
Referral Opportunity for Children with Life Limiting Illnesses – wishesjust4you
Referral Opportunity for Children with Life Limiting Illnesses – wishesjust4you
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29th October 2024
Local area SEND inspection update from the director of children's service
Local area SEND inspection update from the director of children's service
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7th October 2024
Virtual School Rotherham Free Workshops
Virtual School Rotherham are excited to announce our programme of Sensory Workshops for the 2024/2025 academic year. These online Sensory Workshops will be facilitated by our Occupational Therapist, Sadie Charlton
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7th October 2024
A Carer and Care Partner Commitment from Rotherham Hospital Trust
A Carer Commitment from Rotherham Hospital Trust
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1st October 2024
Free activity challenge packs.
Free activity challenge packs from 3H Foundation.
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18th September 2024
Does your home meet your disabled child’s needs?
Does your home meet your disabled child’s needs - Survey from Contact
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17th September 2024
Local Area SEND Inspection
Information regarding the local area SEND Ofstead and CQC
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16th September 2024
Save The Date - Futures Fair
This event will explore possible future options for young people aged 14- 25 years as they prepare for adulthood.
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12th September 2024
Move More Inclusive Sport Event
Employment is for Everyone is working with colleagues in Sheffield to help host the annual Move More Inclusive Sport Event on September 12th at the English Institute of Sport from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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4th September 2024
SEN Transport Update
An update from the SEN transport team
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2nd September 2024
Manvers Hotel Disturbance Impact Questionnaire
Manvers Hotel Disturbance Impact Questionnaire
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29th August 2024
New Mental Health Service Through 111
Children, adults, families and loved ones can now speak to a trained mental health professional when they call NHS 111.
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22nd August 2024
Whooping Cough Fact Sheet
Whooping Cough Easy Read fact sheet
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31st July 2024
Qwell Summer Holiday Support
Free Summer Holiday Support from Qwell
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23rd July 2024
RDASH Consultation on Care Programme Approach
RDASH Consultation on Care Programme Approach - Your chance to add your voice to help shape change.
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24th June 2024
Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS)
Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) is a new national programme that aims to support the education and health needs of neurodiverse children in schools through partnership approach working with local authorities and parent carer forums RPCF.
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14th June 2024
Calling All Male Parent Carers!
We have an exciting opportunity for you to help us shape the future of our support groups for Male Parent Carers. Please click the link below to complete a short survey. Submit the survey for a chance to win a £50 Amazon Voucher.
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7th June 2024
LDWEEK: ORAL HEALTH - Wednesday 19th June 2024, 2pm-3pm
As part of Learning Disability Week, The South Yorkshire NHS Integrated Care Board is hosting a free information session on Good Oral Health on Wednesday 19th June 2024, 2pm-3pm
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7th June 2024
Meet the New Autism and LD Nurse Champion
Meet the New Autism and LD Nurse Champion virtually on Monday 17th June, 11am - 12 noon
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14th May 2024
Youth Clubs 15th May Cancelled
Youth Clubs 15th May Cancelled
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14th May 2024
Swimming 17th and 24th May
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel both Swimming sessions on 17th and 24th May. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
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7th May 2024
ARFID Free online Q & A Session
FREE Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Free online Q & A Session
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23rd April 2024
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands Drop In Saturday 27th April at the Unity Centre from 10am to 12 noon.
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23rd April 2024
Short Breaks Consultation
Short Breaks Consultation for parent carers in receipt of Direct Payments and Personal Assistants
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25th March 2024
Rotherham Borough Council SEND Sufficiency
Rotherham Borough Council SEND Sufficiency - increasing SEND places across the borough.
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19th March 2024
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands Drop In
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19th March 2024
Annual Health Check awareness Training
Annual Health Check awareness Training
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19th March 2024
EASTER CLOSING
EASTER CLOSING - Our office will be shutdown from 5pm Thursday 28th March until 9am 2nd April, as our staff will be taking a well-earned Easter Break.
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12th March 2024
Youth Clubs 13th March Cancelled
Good morning; due to staff illness, Wednesdays youth clubs are cancelled, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but unfortunately it's unavoidable.
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27th February 2024
Autism Pre Diagnosis Survey
Autism Pre Diagnosis Survey - We are keen to hear from all families and young people aged 5 - 18 across South Yorkshire who are currently awaiting diagnosis or who have been diagnosed within the last 12 months.
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21st February 2024
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands Drop In
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14th February 2024
Employment is for Everyone Equans
Employment is for Everyone have partnered with Equans yet again to deliver some site visits across their local construction sites. Equans are an ambassador to our movement and believe in giving autistic people and people with learning disabilities equal opportunities when recruiting.
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5th February 2024
FREE SEND Swim session
For children and young people who receive alternative nutrition, who are receiving treatment via a central line and children who attend a SEN school, family and friends are welcome to join the fun.
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30th January 2024
Your voice matters
We would like to hear from parent carers, young people, and practitioners about your current priorities within SEND.
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30th January 2024
EXCITING NEWS!
Exciting News: New SEND Hub for Children, Young People, and Neurodivergent Adults in Rotherham Town Centre.
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23rd January 2024
ROC Supported Internship Meeting
Rotherham Opportunities College and Project SEARCH are hosting an online Microsoft Teams Meet for any young person (18 -24) with an EHCP and/or parents/carers that would be interested in joining our Project SEARCH Supported Internships.
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19th January 2024
Free Courses for Carers from RMBC
Free Courses for Carers from RMBC - Dementia Awareness for Carers – Mental Capacity Act Awareness for Carers – Caring for Yourself – Advance Care Planning and Lasting Power of Attorney
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16th January 2024
RMBC Home to School Transport Consultation
RMBC is reviewing the current Home to School Transport Policy for school-age children and wants to hear from people in Rotherham. A consultation questionnaire is now open online and will run through to Friday 23 February 2024.
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12th January 2024
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands drop in 13.01.24
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9th January 2024
South Yorkshire Autism Pre Diagnosis Support.
We would like to hear from young people (5-18) and their families who are currently awaiting an autism assessment or have under gone assessment within the last 12 months.
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5th January 2024
SEND Connect - Free Refreshments in January
Join us in January for FREE refreshments at all of our January meet ups.
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3rd January 2024
Free healthy parent carers programme
Developed with and for parent carers, these 6 sessions will help you take small,
manageable steps to improve your health and wellbeing. The course leaders are parent
carers too, and they know all about the joys and challenges this can bring.
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19th December 2023
Christmas support and crisis information
Christmas support and crisis information
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1st December 2023
Open Arms Community Support Hubs Drop in 9.30am - 3.30pm
Foodbank awareness 4th - 8th December
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23rd November 2023
FREE event by Diabetes UK - 3rd December
Diabetes UK are running an event at the AESSEAL Stadium in Rotherham on Sunday December 3rd for anyone interested in learning more about diabetes.
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16th November 2023
The AEM Family Support Drop In
The Family Support Hub Drop In - Saturday 25th November at the Unity Centre from 10am to 12 noon.
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10th November 2023
Contact - Parent Carer Strategy Survey
Your opportunity to help shape Contacts Parent carer Strategy by filling in their survey.
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7th November 2023
FREE SEND Swim session
FREE SEND swim session at Rotherham Leisure Centre 11th November
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1st November 2023
FREE SENDIASS Workshop
FREE - SENDIASS support in mainstream schools workshop 4th December
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1st November 2023
FREE SENDIASS Workshop
Free SENDIASS Workshop - SENDIASS EHC Needs assessment info session 5th Dec
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23rd October 2023
Chat n Chill
Chat n Chill young peoples group
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23rd October 2023
Autism East Midlands Drop In Cancellation
Autism East Midlands Drop In - Octobers drop in cancelled.
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19th October 2023
Open Day Opportunity to Visit Austerfield Study Centre
We are pleased to offer families an opportunity to visit and familiarise themselves with the Austerfield Study Centre in Doncaster which we will be using for our overnight SEND family camping trips in 2024.
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28th September 2023
Free Sensory Workshops
Join Sadie, Sensory OT from the NHS Sensory pathway in Rotherham and Virtual School Rotherham for free Sensory Workshops
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16th August 2023
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands Drop in Dates
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14th August 2023
Free Family First Aid Training
Free Family First Aid Training
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11th August 2023
Membership Survey 2023 Results
Membership Survey 2023 Results
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11th July 2023
Understanding My Teen
Understanding My Teen this summer
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23rd June 2023
Mental Health Support Team Scoping Survey
Mental Health Support Team Scoping Survey
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22nd June 2023
FREE online parent training
Daisy Chain and autism central are offering free online training for parent carers.
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16th June 2023
Employment Is For Everyone Event
Employment is for Everyone Event at New York Stadium 13th July
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2nd June 2023
Employment is for everyone Barnsley
Employment is for everyone Barnsley
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2nd June 2023
The Whole School SEND website
The Whole School SEND website, hosted by nasen, provides you with free, easy access to high quality information, resources and CPD to support a whole school approach to inclusion.
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25th May 2023
Written Statement of Action (WSoA) Virtual Listening Event - Outcome
Written Statement of Action (WSoA) Virtual Listening Event - Outcome
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25th May 2023
Rotherham Disability Fun Day 2023!
Rotherham Disability Fun Day 2023! - Friday 18th August - At Hooton Lodge Farm with our friends from Rotherham United Community Sports Trust
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22nd May 2023
Rotherham Family Support Hub
Autism East Midlands session dates
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18th May 2023
Spotlight on Supported Inernships
Spotlight on Supported Internships webinar
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17th May 2023
Rotherham SENDIASS event
Rotherham SENDIASS reviewing an Education, Health and Care Plan
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12th May 2023
Written Statement of Action (WSoA) Virtual Listening Event 12th May 09:30am-11:00am
Written Statement of Action (WSoA) Virtual Listening Event
12th May 09:30am-11:00am
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3rd May 2023
Webinar on Sensory Circuits for SATS
The webinar is aimed at parents and carers of primary aged children and will explore creating Sensory Circuits at home and how to use sensory strategies to support your child through their SATS exams.
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22nd April 2023
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands Drop in Saturday 22nd April
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21st April 2023
RUCST - Family Matters
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust - Family Matters
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1st April 2023
Free Swimming Sessions
Free swimming sessions for children and adults (and their friends and family) who receive artificial nutrition or attend a SEN setting.
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27th March 2023
Autism Parental Blame Survey
Autism Parental Blame Survey
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24th March 2023
Help with PhD study
Please help with Sally's PhD study looking at how people with learning disabilities can be involved in design tech companies.
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24th March 2023
With Me In Mind Spring Newsletter
With Me In Mind Spring Newsletter
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24th March 2023
Guide to Booking Activities
Guide to booking activities on our website
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23rd March 2023
Free Wellbeing and Therapy Sessions
Rotherham Carers Forum are providing free wellbeing sessions for unpaid carers that are taking place across the borough in March and April.
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23rd March 2023
The Space Project
Please help the Space Project to understand access to mental health support for parent carers across England by completing their survey.
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14th March 2023
Rotherham Healthy Holidays
Rotherham Healthy Holidays - Easter Holidays Program
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10th March 2023
An invitation to attend the next online Reaching Out To Families meeting.
Reaching Out To Families Meeting is a place to feel connected, to be supported and to not feel alone.
This meeting is inclusive of family carers supporting relatives who have a learning disability, autistic people and neurodiversity of all kinds.
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9th March 2023
Rotherham SENDIASS Workshops
Rotherham SENDIASS Workshops
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9th March 2023
Civil Service Internship Opportunities
An exciting four-week work experience opportunity in the Civil Service is being offered to approximately 100 autistic young people.
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7th March 2023
Bereavement Support Group - Crossroads Care
Crossroads Care have a NEW Bereavement Support Group starting on 7th March.
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6th March 2023
RANSS and DWP Accessibility Drop In – 6th March 2023
RANSS in partnership with Rotherham Job Centre would like to gather customer insight into how to improve communication with access for neurodiverse adults. We would like to invite you to come and speak with staff from RANSS and Rotherham Job Centre on Monday 6th March 2023, 4pm until 6pm.
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6th March 2023
Sporting Futures Programme
Disability Sport Yorkshire have partnered with Rotherham Titans Community Foundation to run a Sporting Futures Programme
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3rd March 2023
RPCF Membership Survey
RPCF kindly ask parent carer members of our Forum to complete the following survey to provide feedback about our work and impact for families in Rotherham. This will help inform our future planning.
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25th February 2023
Autism East Midlands Drop In
The team at Autism East Midlands proudly invite you and your families to join us for our next Rotherham Family Support Hub on Saturday 25th February at the Unity Centre from 10am to 12 noon.
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16th February 2023
Mowbray Gardens Library half term event
Mowbray Gardens Library would like to invite children to attend an event that is being hosted during the February half-term break.
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16th February 2023
Community Mental Health Survey
Community Mental Health Survey. If you've used the mental health services in Rotherham, please consider completing their survey.
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16th February 2023
RUFC Disabled Supporters Open Day
RUFC Disabled Supporters Open Day 2nd March 2023
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7th February 2023
Government Response to the Social Care Review
The Government has issued it's response to the Social Care Review
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7th February 2023
Quality Improvement Framework Survey
We need your help in completing he surveys for the Quality Improvement Framework.
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2nd February 2023
Childrens Mental Health Week
With Me In Mind - Special Bulletin for Childrens Mental Health Week
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2nd February 2023
Mental Health for Parents
New Mental Health Website for Parents
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2nd February 2023
Community Fridges
Community Fridges in the borough
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1st February 2023
Employment is for Everyone Equans
Following the visits that Equans ran in December 22, they are running further information sessions to help anyone still interested in their apprentice programmes.
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1st February 2023
Disability Sport Yorkshire
Disability Sport Yorkshire are looking for disabled people aged 19 and over to join their sporting futures programme.
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26th January 2023
Rotherham SEND Local Offer
Rotherham SEND Local Offer Video
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24th January 2023
Autism East Midlands Drop Ins
The dates for Autism East Midlands Drop Ins for 2023
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24th January 2023
Health and Wellbeing Conference
The conference is for people with a learning disability and carers and is free of charge. Professionals from Primary Care, Integrated Care Boards, Integrated Care Systems and others working across Health Improvement and Inequality.
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24th January 2023
NNPCF will be holding a series of virtual workshops and AGM
NNPCF are pleased to be able to share final details of their upcoming virtual conference.
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23rd January 2023
Survey for a "Safe Space" new service
Survey for a new "Safe Space" service in South Yorkshire. A new initiative for people with autism and or learning disabilities that supports adults in the community, without having to be admitted to a mental health hospital.
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16th January 2023
Stomp & Stamp - Getting Medicine Right
Getting medicine right! Event for Autistic people, people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.
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16th January 2023
Supported Internship Opportunities
Supported Internship Opportunities with Rotherham Opportunities College, for young people with an EHCP
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13th January 2023
Rotherham SEND Local Offer
Rotherham SEND Local Offer
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13th January 2023
Self Harm Awareness Training Session for Parents and Carers 3rd March
Self Harm Awareness Training Session for Parents and Carers 3rd March
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20th December 2022
Fully Funded Construction Training Skills
Free fully funded construction training skills, with Rotherham Skills Academy for ages 19+ Courses available through out January.
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14th December 2022
Lets Combat Loneliness - Online Listening Event
This is a Online Listening Event, You will be able to learn more about how Various charities are trying to combat loneliness, and what support will be available both now and over the festive period should you or someone you know require additional support.
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12th December 2022
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands Drop in - Dates for 2023
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12th December 2022
Childrens Winter Illnesses
Childrens Winter Illness Information
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9th December 2022
NEW DATE - Education Health Care Plan - In Person Listening Event
New Date - Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) In Person Listening Event with the Local Authority on 25th November from 9.30am-12:00pm at Rockingham Professional development center.
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9th December 2022
Warm Spaces in Rotherham
Warm Spaces and food banks in Rotherham
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30th November 2022
NHS Jobs Workshop
NHS online Jobs Workshop Wednesday 30th November 11am-12pm.
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26th November 2022
Autism East Midlands Drop In
Autism East Midlands Drop In
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21st November 2022
Christmas events from Autism East Midlands Family Support Hubs in 2022
Christmas events from Autism East Midlands Family Support Hubs in 2022
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14th November 2022
Equans Apprentice Opportunities
Equans apprentice opportunities - For anyone who's interested in a career in repairs and maintenance.
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3rd November 2022
Intergrated Care Partnership South Yorkshire
Have your say about what matters about your health & wellbeing.
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24th October 2022
Speak up Smart meter workshop
Speak Up - Smarty meter and energy saving workshop. The sessions are for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and carers.
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13th October 2022
Nursing & Midwifery Webinar
An opportunity for anyone interested in Nursing or midwifery
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13th October 2022
Rotherham Carers Forum
Rotherham Carers forum - Carers get together is for carers of people of all ages, it’s not just parent carers. Pop along and see what's happening.
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12th October 2022
EHC Planning Team Update
Information about the new Education, Health and Care Planning Team Locality Model
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5th October 2022
University Centre Rotherham
This event is a great opportunity to speak to UCRs industry-expert tutors on a range of degrees, meet helpful support staff, take part in a tour, presentation, and get answers to any questions about degree-level study.
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5th October 2022
Skills Street
Skills Street is an immersive and innovative careers training experience developed to inspire and inform children, young people, and adults from across the South Yorkshire region.
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5th October 2022
Cost of Living
Cost of living Information and Energy Crisis Support information.
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21st September 2022
Tiny Talkers
Tiny Talkers Speech, language and communication (SLC) skills.
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12th September 2022
SEND Connect Early Years Monthly Meet WW
SEND Connect Early Years Monthly Meet up at the Wacky Warehouse
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12th September 2022
SEND Connect monthly meet FF
SEND Connect monthly meet up Fun Factory
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8th September 2022
The Rotherham 0 – 5 SLCN Strategic Group
The Rotherham 0 – 5 SLCN Strategic Group want to capture the view of parents on the support they have received.
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7th September 2022
The Big Energy Saving Network
The Big Energy Saving Network, information session with C.A.B.
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7th September 2022
Family Fund Ipad & Tablet Workshops
Family Fund Ipad & Tablet Workshops
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26th August 2022
CAMHS Listening Event
CAMHS Listening Event Friday 23rd September 11.30am - 12.30pm.
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2nd August 2022
Anything's Possible Summer Programme
Please see below the list of events and activities that are taking place over the summer in our anything's Possible Programme which is aimed at people aged 14+
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1st August 2022
Rotherfed Coffee Morning 18th August
Rotherfed Coffee Morning, Thursday 18th August 10.30am-12.30pm
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27th July 2022
Changes to the Health Structures
Changes to Health Structures coming through the Health and Social care bill.
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27th July 2022
NNPCF SEND Review Response
NNPCF SEND Review Response
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20th July 2022
WSoA PFA Listening Event
RPCF held a PFA listening event on 7th July
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20th July 2022
Early Help Parenting Programmes
Early help Parenting Programmes from September to December 2022
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18th July 2022
EHCP Letter To Parent Carers
RMBC EHCP Position Statement for Parent Carers
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18th July 2022
Free all ages Workshops
Free all ages online workshops from Contact
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14th July 2022
CAMHS Consultation - Phase One
CAMHS Consultation - Phase One
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14th July 2022
Elements Academy Transition
Elements Academy - Transition Information Update
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14th July 2022
Elements Academy Newsletter
Elements Academy (Dinnington Campus) July Newsletter.
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6th July 2022
Free IPad Summer School
Free IPad Summer School with Family Fund
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1st July 2022
OFSTED Local Atea Inspection July 21
A number of families contact RPCF directly with experiences around the issues they are experiencing described in the OFSTED local area inspection report of July 21.
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1st July 2022
SEND Green Paper Consultation
SEND Green Paper Consultation - This is your chance to help to shape the SEND Green Paper by sharing your views.
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29th June 2022
National Consultation Opportunities
National Consultation Opportunities on EHCP and SEND inspections
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29th June 2022
NNPCF Policy Briefing and Report
NNPCF Policy Briefing and Report
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29th June 2022
Yorkshire and Humber SEND Regional Network Newsletter
Yorkshire and Humber SEND Regional Network Newsletter
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28th June 2022
Virtual WSoA Preparation for Adulthood Listening Event
Virtual WSoA Preparation for Adulthood Listening Event - 7th July 11.30 - 12.30pm
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28th June 2022
Elements Academy Consultation
Elements Academy (formerly SEMH Free School) Consultation report
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27th June 2022
RUFC youth Clubs Cancelled
All RUFC Youth Clubs Cancelled
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24th June 2022
RUCST Ability Questionnaire
RUCST Ability Questionnaire
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21st June 2022
Autism East Midlands 25th June
The team at Autism East Midlands proudly invite you and your families to join us for our next Rotherham Family Support Hub on Saturday 25th June at the Unity Centre from 10am to 12 noon.
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17th June 2022
Immie's Signs to Spot Autism.
On Tuesday 14th June, the ITV programme Good Morning Britain broadcast an interview with the makers of a new video, Immie's Signs to Spot Autism.
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17th June 2022
Healthy Holiday Camps FREE for Eligible Children.
RUCST are excited that our FREE Healthy Holidays Camps for eligible children are back this summer all across Rotherham!
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16th June 2022
Healthwatch Rotherham - Lets Talk Carers event 29th June
As it has recently been National Carers week, Healthwatch Rotherham are hosting a 'Lets Talk' online event in line with this on the 29th June.
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9th June 2022
Graduated Response Listening Event
On 23rd May 2022 RPCF facilitated a listening event for the graduated response. This is one of the key areas highlighted by the Local area SEND inspection in 2021.
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27th May 2022
Council for Disabled Children Green Paper Update
Council for Disabled Children Green Paper Update
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23rd May 2022
Consultation working in partnership with people and communities
The ICS system wide draft guidance for working with people and communities from NHS England and NHS Improvement is now out of consultation.
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20th May 2022
TIKTOK information
We have recently been made aware of some issues with young people using Tiktok. The minimum age for this app is 13 however we know that lots of young people are accessing it and enjoy watching content on there. Please see the information flyer.
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12th May 2022
Fabricated and Induced Illness Practice Guide
Fabricated and Induced Illness Practice Guide
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12th May 2022
Listening Event for Written Statement of Action
RMBC have been tasked by Ofsted to produce a Written
Statement of Action (WSOA) focusing on each of the areas of the significant weakness identified by the inspectors. The WSoA sets the time frame which may be long term with short term (within 18 months) which will demonstrate progress.
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22nd April 2022
Additional drop-in's for people who need a high level of support
Additional drop-in's for people who need a high level of support.
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21st April 2022
Family Support Hub Rotherham
Family Support Hub - Summer Information Sessions.
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13th April 2022
Autism East Midlands Drop In
The team at Autism East Midlands proudly invite you and your families to join them for our next Rotherham Family Support Hub on Saturday 23rd April at the Unity Centre from 10am to 12 noon.
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13th April 2022
New SEMH Free School Newsletter April 22
New SEMH Free School Newsletter - Dinnington Campus - April 22
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30th March 2022
SEND Green Paper - Response from the National Network of Parent Carer Forums
SEND Green Paper - Response from the National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF)
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29th March 2022
Government Consultations and SEND Reviews
Government Consultations and SEND Reviews
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29th March 2022
Guiding Voices - SEN Support Video
Guiding Voices - Special Educational Needs Support Video - SENDIASS
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25th March 2022
NAME OUR SCHOOL - SEMH Free School
The online consultation for the name for the new Dinnington SEMH School is now live. Please help to name the new SEMH Free School in Dinnington from the shortlisted names.
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23rd March 2022
PFA SEND Code of Practice
Preparation for Adulthood - SEND Code of Practice
"Must Do's"
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22nd March 2022
Annual POET (Personal Evaluation & Outcome Tool) Survey
The POET is a tool to help measure the impact and outcomes of people going through self-directed support – an evaluation for children/young people who have – personal budget; personal health budget and EHCPs. It's run by In Control, they know it's imperative that we keep checking and listening to experiences and wo...
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16th March 2022
Anything's Possible Rotherham
Rotherham Parent Carers Forum and Rotherham Adult Neurodiversity Support Service are offering a service for children and young people aged 14 - 25 who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and Neurodiverse adults 18+ who are currently looking for support to get into education, training or employment.
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11th March 2022
Transition to Adult Services at Sheffield Teaching Hospital
If you are a parent/carer of a young person who is transitioning to Adult Services at Sheffield Teaching Hospital, please consider completing their questionnaire.
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10th March 2022
Preparation for Adulthood Transition Event 29th March
Preparation for Adulthood 29th March, 3.30pm to 7.30pm at Rotherham College, Eastwood Road, Rotherham, S65 1EG
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4th March 2022
Dinnington SEMH School - PRESS RELEASE
Ethos Academy Trust (EAT) has been appointed to run Dinnington SEMH School.
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4th March 2022
SEMH Free School - Next Steps
Virtual meeting on 24th March to meet the new provider for the SEMH free school based at Dinnington.
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4th March 2022
Rotherham MBC - Children & Young People who have additional support survey
Children & Young People Survey
Rotherham MBC - Children and young people who have additional support
Parents/Carers Survey
Rotherham MBC – Parents/carers of children and young people who have additional support
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3rd March 2022
Free Ipad Workshops
Free Ipad Workshops with Family Fund
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2nd March 2022
Consultation on Revised Behaviour in Schools Guidance and Suspension and Permanent Exclusion Guidance
The Department for Education are seeking views on proposed changes to the Behaviour in Schools Guidance and the Suspension and Permanent Exclusion Guidance for England.
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28th February 2022
Intense Empathy in Adults who Identify as Autistic
We have a member who is in the process of doing a dissertation to complete their Master of Arts. They are researching the experiences of intense empathy in adults who identify as autistic.
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24th February 2022
Calling Creative Young People
Calling all Creative Young People!
Showcase your talents and you could win a £50 Amazon Voucher
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23rd February 2022
Petition for Free Lateral Flow Tests
Petition for free lateral flow tests for those who are clinically extremely vulnerable.
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21st February 2022
Rotherham Family Support Hub - 23rd March
The team at Autism East Midlands would like to invite you and your families to join us for the next Rotherham Family support Hub on Saturday 23rd March.
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18th February 2022
Dinnington Update News letter
Welcome to the latest edition of the Dinnington Campus
newsletter, in which they will keep you informed about their
exciting plans to create a new specialist Social, Emotional &
Mental Health (SEMH) School at the former Dinnington
College Campus and redevelop the Upper School site at
Newman Special School.
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17th February 2022
Day Opportunities for People Who Need A High Level of Support
Tell us what you think about a new day service for people with leaning disabilities and or autism should be like.
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15th February 2022
Health Check Activity Pack
Health Check Activity Pack - For people with a learning disability
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8th February 2022
House of Commons - Autism overview of policy
House of commons - Autism overview of policy
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20th January 2022
New Universal Credits rule for disabled students
New Universal Credits rule for disabled students
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19th January 2022
Did your child have an education, health and care [EHC] needs assessment between July 2019 and July 2021 ?
Did your child have an education, health and care [EHC] needs assessment between July 2019 and July 2021
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18th January 2022
Have you heard of the charity Sense?
Have you heard of the charity Sense?
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17th January 2022
New Sibling Youth Club
New Sibling Youth Club running along side our SEND youth club at New York Stadium
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17th January 2022
Autism East Midlands Parents Sessions
Autism East Midlands Parent Sessions
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12th January 2022
Rotherham Council Equality Consultation
Consultation: Have your say on equality priorities and actions –
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
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16th December 2021
Dinnington Update News letter
Welcome to the latest edition of the Dinnington Campus
newsletter, in which they will keep you informed about their
exciting plans to create a new specialist Social, Emotional &
Mental Health (SEMH) School at the former Dinnington
College Campus and redevelop the Upper School site at
Newman Special School. ...
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7th December 2021
People of Rotherham encouraged to join Trust’s Public Panel
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is looking for service users to join its Public Panel, to offer views on patient experience and help make services work better for local people
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1st December 2021
Exclusive FREE SEND Christmas Event on 14th December - now open for booking !!
We are pleased to announce that Magna Science and Adventure Centre have saved the da following the cancellation of the Winter Wonderland event and on the 14th December from 4pm to 8pm, we have an exclusive event for families of children and young people with SEND who live in Rotherham.
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3rd November 2021
Approved report by RMBC Cabinet with Regards to Newman Specialist School
A report was approved by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Cabinet on 18th October 2021 to commence a period of pre statutory consultation on proposals to make prescribed alterations (under the School Organization (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013), to Newman School, Eas...
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2nd November 2021
Local Area SEND Inspection Consultation 2021
RPCF are seeking to ensure the voice and experience of families is a key element in any plans moving forward to address the written statement of action as result of the Local area CQC/Ofsted SEND inspection.
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22nd September 2021
We have an exciting new project called SEND Connect!
Are you a parent/carer who is feeling a little socially isolated post covid or maybe would like to chat to and connect with other parents on the SEND journey?
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9th August 2021
DWP has published a new Green Paper: Shaping Future Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper.
This Green Paper explores how the benefits system can better meet the needs of disabled people and those with health conditions. It was informed by extensive engagement with disabled people, people with health conditions, and their representatives, to hear about people’s experiences of DWP services and priorities fo...
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26th July 2021
The National Stratergy for Autistic Children, Young People and Adults 2021 - 2026
The government’s national strategy for improving the lives of autistic people and their families and carers in England.
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17th July 2021
Free SEMH School Dinnington
Virtual Event with Assistant Director of Education Nathan Heath and the CEO of Wellspring Academy Trust David Whitaker
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9th July 2021
Dinnington Update news letter
Welcome to the latest edition of the Dinnington Campus
newsletter, in which they will keep you informed about their
exciting plans to create a new specialist Social, Emotional &
Mental Health (SEMH) School at the former Dinnington
College Campus and redevelop the Upper School site at
Newman Special School.
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14th June 2021
New Free online parent plus e-clinic
An NHS Trust which provides children’s services in Rotherham, Doncaster, and North Lincolnshire is about to launch a new app enabling parents and carers to pre-book a confidential chat with a health professional when they need advice around their child’s physical and emotional health needs.
Rotherham Doncaster an...
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8th June 2021
SEMH Consultation Report
SEMH Consultation report please see below the findings from recent consultations regarding SEMH research project
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8th June 2021
Access to Rotherham Mental Health Consultation April 21 findings
AN all ages Consultation was requested by RPCF Members regarding the difficulties of accessing services this is the findings from the consultation carried out in April 21
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27th May 2021
SEMH Free School in Dinnington
Wellspring Academy Trust given approval to sponsor the new SEMH free school at Dinnington
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9th March 2021
Mental Health Services Consultation
Mental Health Services Consultation. This consultation is to gather your experience and provide evidence of what is working well and what is not. All information will be kept confidential and we will not share any identifying information in line with our GDPR policy.
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3rd March 2021
Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Focus Groups
Further opportunities to get involved to influence the development of supporting children and young people with SEMH in Rotherham.
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3rd March 2021
Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) Free School Q and A Session
Write up of our Q & A session held on 12th February 2021
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8th February 2021
Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Provision and Educating at Home Research Project
Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Provision
and Educating at Home Research Project
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5th February 2021
Peer Support Virtual Offer
The latest offer of support from our Peer Support Team
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5th February 2021
Strategic Updates - Autumn Half Term 2
Please see an overview of the strategic work of RPCF during the period October to December 2020.
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25th January 2021
Can you help us with a research project?
Social Emotional and Mental Health
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20th January 2021
Domestic abuse victims can 'Ask for Ani'
Domestic abuse victims can 'Ask for Ani' at pharmacies as codeword for needing help
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8th January 2021
RPCF launches new counselling service
National Lottery Funding is allowing us to offer an online counselling service to children and young people (11-17 year old) with SEND and their siblings.
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16th December 2020
Accessing the RMBC EHCP Hub (Educational Healthcare plan)
RMBC Guidance for Parents/Carers, Children and Young People to access the new EHC hub
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15th December 2020
Artworks Together Competition
Artworks Together a competition for Artists with Learning Disabilities and Autism
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11th December 2020
Help us to help Rotherham! COVID Vaccine
The Primary Care Networks in Rotherham, working with Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group are gearing up to deliver Covid Vaccinations in Rotherham in the new year, and really need your support.
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11th December 2020
Updates on the neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway .
Updates on the neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway .
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11th November 2020
Open Letter from MP Vicky Ford re: SEND
Open letter from Minister Ford re SEND sector
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9th November 2020
New facility at Dinnington Campus site
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet is to consider transformative proposals to improve the education and life chances for hundreds of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the borough.
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30th March 2020
Supporting children and families through unexpected times of rapid and unpredictable change in the light of coronavirus
Supporting children and families through unexpected times of rapid and unpredictable change in the light of coronavirus
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30th March 2020
RPCF Virtual Offer
Information about our services during the coronavirus pandemic
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17th January 2020
A new way of reporting on SEND
A new way of reporting on SEND by Nick Whittaker, Ofsted Specialist Adviser
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8th November 2019
Register to Vote - General Election (12th December 2019)
There will be a general election on 12th December 2019. In 2015, Mencap found that 70%
of people with a learning disability said they wanted to vote in the future, yet, of those
surveyed, 64% didn’t vote in the last local elections. To change this, it is important that
people with learning disabilities register...
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8th November 2019
Flu Vaccine for People with Learning Disabilities and their Carers
People with learning disabilities and their carers can have a free flu vaccination to help them stay well every winter.
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6th November 2019
We need Youth !!
Young people (aged 15 to 25) are needed to help make Clifton Park and Museum more fun and engaging
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24th September 2019
My Front Door Goes Outdoors
The My Front Door project is a personalised approach to a Learning Disability Transformation Programme moving hearts and minds towards a positive future.
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23rd September 2019
Research Study on Autistic Parents
A trainee clinical psychologist at the University of Sheffield is looking for participants for a research study aimed at better understanding the experiences of autistic parents. The study has been given ethical approval.
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3rd September 2019
Rule changes for Blue Badge Scheme
People with hidden disabilities to benefit from Blue Badges.
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10th July 2019
‘Do You Know What Your Child Is Doing Online?’
We are pleased to let you know that during RMBC Safeguarding Awareness Week (8th – 12th July 2019), Barnardo’s will be hosting an ‘Open Day’ aimed at parents and carers.
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29th April 2019
National Call for Evidence to Inform Review of the Autism Stategy
The call for evidence is inviting views from autistic people, their families and carers as well as those of professionals.
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26th November 2018
Supporting Special Educational Needs & Disabilities in Rotherham's Schools
SENDIASS are running a FREE information day that will cover What SEN Support is, How do you know if your child receives SEN support, Funding & what is graduated response.
The Event is being held on Monday 26th November 10am - 12noon, Voluntary Action Rotherham, The Spectrum, Coke Hill, Rotherham, S60 2HX
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