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17 Apr Drop in session at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub

This drop-in session will be from 10 am - 12.30 pm. 

Our regular drop-in sessions take place at the Ponders End Youth and Family Hub, 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX.

On 17th April we will be joined by Tim Webb from SENDIASS. Tim will talk about what SENDIASS does, and answer your questions. 

Members of the Our Voice team will be on hand at this session and once every two weeks to listen to your questions and issues and point you in the right direction to resolve the issues you are facing. Or you can just take the opportunity to offload a bit and have a chat with other parents who experience some of the same challenges as you, over a cup of tea or coffee.

See our booklet here for more information, including details of what the hubs are, what support they offer and what events are coming up.

Practical information:

The hub is located at 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4 PX.

Some people have reported problems with getting to the hub using SatNav. It is best to look out for the Oasis Academy School which is opposite the hub. You may find that once parked you are by the side entrance of the hub – you will probably need to go to the South Street entrance to get admittance to the building – please walk around the building until you get to the front.

These events are aimed at parents and carers rather than children. If you do need to bring children with you, please note that you will be responsible for supervising your children throughout the session – we do not provide childcare or activities for children during these sessions.

24 Mar Our Voice Spring party

Our Spring party is always a popular event, and all places MUST be pre-booked. At the moment places are only available to members of our mailing list. 

If you are not already on our mailing list, but would like to register to attend this event with your family, please sign up for our mailing list here or email us at info@ourvoiceenfield.org.uk and ask to join.

19 Mar Drop in session at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub

This drop-in session will be from 12 - 2 pm.

Our regular drop-in sessions take place at the Ponders End Youth and Family Hub, 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX.

On 19th March we will be joined by Dr Rachel Walker from the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism (EASA). Rachel will talk about what the service does and answer your questions. 

Members of the Our Voice team will be on hand at this session and once every two weeks to listen to your questions and issues and point you in the right direction to resolve the issues you are facing. Or you can just take the opportunity to offload a bit and have a chat with other parents who experience some of the same challenges as you, over a cup of tea or coffee.

See our booklet here for more information, including details of what the hubs are, what support they offer and what events are coming up.

Practical information:

The hub is located at 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4 PX.

Some people have reported problems with getting to the hub using SatNav. It is best to look out for the Oasis Academy School which is opposite the hub. You may find that once parked you are by the side entrance of the hub – you will probably need to go to the South Street entrance to get admittance to the building – please walk around the building until you get to the front.

These events are aimed at parents and carers rather than children. If you do need to bring children with you, please note that you will be responsible for supervising your children throughout the session – we do not provide childcare or activities for children during these sessions.

13 Mar Our Voice Presents: Get to Know Health and Therapies

Our Voice are proud to announce ' Our Voice Presents: Get to know Health and Therapies' - the third in our series of ‘Our Voice presents.... ’ events, which will be on Wednesday 13th March 

Following the success of our annual ‘Meet the SEND Heads’ parents’ conference, which has now been running for seven years, we know that parents would like to have more time to focus on specific areas in more depth. In this mini-conference event, we will be joined by key professionals from across Health and Therapies

The event will be from 10 am to 12.30 pm on Wednesday 13th March, at Park Avenue Disability Centre in Bush Hill Park. 

It will include a panel Q&A session, a choice of two workshops and the opportunity to request a one-to-one meeting with a choice of professionals from across Health. 

Numbers are strictly limited and all places must be pre-booked here.

Further details are in our flyer here, our detailed information brochure here and the flyer for the 'Building a Connection with your Child' workshop here

6 Mar Drop in session at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub

Our regular drop-in sessions take place at the Ponders End Youth and Family Hub, 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX.

Today's session will be from 10 am to 1 pm. 

Members of the Our Voice team will be on hand at this session and once every two weeks (alternating between a 10 am to 1 pm session and a 12 – 2 pm session) to listen to your questions and issues and point you in the right direction to resolve the issues you are facing. Or you can just take the opportunity to offload a bit and have a chat with other parents who experience some of the same challenges as you.

See our booklet here for more information, including details of what the hubs are, what support they offer and what events are coming up.

Practical information:

The hub is located at 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4 PX.

Some people have reported problems with getting to the hub using SatNav. It is best to look out for the Oasis Academy School which is opposite the hub. You may find that once parked you are by the side entrance of the hub – you will probably need to go to the South Street entrance to get admittance to the building – please walk around the building until you get to the front.

These events are aimed at parents and carers rather than children. If you do need to bring children with you, please note that you will be responsible for supervising your children throughout the session – we do not provide childcare or activities for children during these sessions.

The dates for March will be :

Wednesday 6th March 

10 am to 1 pm 

Tuesday 19th March 

12 pm to 2 pm 

20 Feb Drop in session at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub

Our regular drop-in sessions take place at the Ponders End Youth and Family Hub, 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX.

Today's session will be from 12 - 2 pm. See our flyer here for information on this session. 

This week we will be joined by representatives of Enfield’s SENDIASS team (Special Educational Needs Information Advisory and Support Service). The SENDIASS team provide support, information and advice for parents on all issues relating to the education of their children with additional needs, and can advocate on your behalf, arrange and attend meetings in schools or with Local Authority professionals, help with applications, form filling and drafting letters and complex documentation like needs assessment, reviews and Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs).  

We will also be joined by the Local Authority’s SEN Improvement Lead, who as part of the ongoing review of SEND Services, is carrying out a Self-Evaluation (SEF) of all the work being delivered across the Enfield including key areas of strength and areas of development. To help do this, she would like to get your feedback on; 

  • Your family’s experiences of accessing and using SEND Services in Enfield
  • Your experiences of participating in the decision-making needed for your child or young person’s individual plans/support
  • Your views as to what SEND Services need to focus on over the coming 2 years

Members of the Our Voice team will be on hand once every two weeks (alternating between a 10 am to 1 pm session and a 12 – 2 pm session) to listen to your questions and issues and point you in the right direction to resolve the issues you are facing. Or you can just take the opportunity to offload a bit and have a chat with other parents who experience some of the same challenges as you.

See our booklet here for more information, including details of what the hubs are, what support they offer and what events are coming up.

Practical information:

The hub is located at 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4 PX.

Some people have reported problems with getting to the hub using SatNav. It is best to look out for the Oasis Academy School which is opposite the hub. You may find that once parked you are by the side entrance of the hub – you will probably need to go to the South Street entrance to get admittance to the building – please walk around the building until you get to the front.

These events are aimed at parents and carers rather than children. If you do need to bring children with you, please note that you will be responsible for supervising your children throughout the session – we do not provide childcare or activities for children during these sessions.

The dates for March will be :

Wednesday 6th March 

10 am to 1 pm 

Tuesday 19th March 

12 pm to 2 pm 

17 Feb Youth Evening

We are delighted to announce that booking is now open for our first-ever event for young people with additional needs aged 14 – 25.

You have been telling us for some time that whilst you love our family parties for younger children, some of your teenagers/young adults, would really welcome an event just for them.

We are planning our event on Saturday 17th February 6 -8 pm at the Ponders End Youth Club.

See the poster here

Numbers are very strictly limited and all places must be pre-booked via Eventbrite.

Parents/carers will be expected to remain in the building but will be in a separate area to the young people so everyone can relax!

We have lots of fun activities planned for the young people including a disco, photobooth, popcorn and candyfloss machines, slushies and pizza.

Coffee, tea and biscuits for parents and carers, and a chance to chat with other parents and some of the Our Voice team.

Book here

7 Feb Drop in session at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub

Our regular drop-in sessions take place at the Ponders End Youth and Family Hub, 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX.

Today's session will be from 10 am - 1 pm. 

Members of the Our Voice team will be on hand once every two weeks (alternating between a 10 am to 1 pm session and a 12 – 2 pm session) to listen to your questions and issues and point you in the right direction to resolve the issues you are facing. Or you can just take the opportunity to offload a bit and have a chat with other parents who experience some of the same challenges as you.

See our booklet here for more information, including details of what the hubs are, what support they offer and what events are coming up.

The dates for January and February will be :

Wednesday 10th January

 

10 am to 1 pm

Tuesday 23rd January

 

12 – 2 pm

Wednesday 7th February

 

10 am to 1 pm

Tuesday 20th February

 

12 pm to 2 pm

31 Jan Our Voice Presents: Get to Know SEN Services

Our Voice are proud to announce ' Our Voice Presents: Get to know SEN Services' - the second in our series of ‘Our Voice presents.... ’ events, which will be on Wednesday 31st January 

Following the success of our annual ‘Meet the SEND Heads’ parents’ conference, which has now been running for seven years, we know that parents would like to have more time to focus on specific areas in more depth. In this mini-conference event, we will be joined by Barbara Thurogood, Head of SEN Services, Zulkifl Ahmed, SEN Services Manager, and team leaders from SEN Services. 

The event will be from 10 am to 12.30 pm on Wednesday 31st January, at Park Avenue Disability Centre in Bush Hill Park. 

It will include an overview and Q&A session, a choice of workshops on 'EHCPs and Annual Reviews' or 'What support should schools provide for children with additional needs on SEN Support?' and the opportunity to request a one-to-one meeting with a team leader from SEN Services.  

Numbers are strictly limited and all places must be pre-booked here. 

See our flyer here and our more detailed information brochure here for more information about the event including the full agenda. 

Please note that this event is now fully booked and we are unable to take any further bookings at this stage. Numbers are strictly limited so please do not turn up to the event without having confirmation of your booking - we do not want to have to turn you away! 

23 Jan Drop in session at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub

Our regular drop-in sessions take place at the Ponders End Youth and Family Hub, 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX.

Today's session will be from 12 - 2 pm. 

Members of the Our Voice team will be on hand once every two weeks (alternating between a 10 am to 1 pm session and a 12 – 2 pm session) to listen to your questions and issues and point you in the right direction to resolve the issues you are facing. Or you can just take the opportunity to offload a bit and have a chat with other parents who experience some of the same challenges as you.

See our booklet here for more information, including details of what the hubs are, what support they offer and what events are coming up.

The dates for January and February will be :

Wednesday 10th January

 

10 am to 1 pm

Tuesday 23rd January

 

12 – 2 pm

Wednesday 7th February

 

10 am to 1 pm

Tuesday 20th February

 

12 pm to 2 pm