First of all, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Just Say Parent Carer Forum Steering Group. Their commitment, time and energy have made a difference in helping us enhance the services we provide for our children and families.
Please find Just Say’s updates, valuable information and membership application below.
Just Say Parent Carer Forum’s Update
Just Say is pleased to announce that we have been listening to our members regarding accessibility. This summer we have some exciting new plans for our Just Say members and community!
Based on your feedback about improving our service and enhancing accessibility, we are organising two family meet ups at local parks this summer. Please see the above leaflet for details. Parents and their families are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring a picnic and engage in conversations with other parents about what’s on your mind. We plan to provide some toys to keep your children entertained, allowing you focus on the discussion.
Additionally, we are arranging evening online meetings for parents and carers who are unable to attend in person. Our first online meeting is scheduled for July, and our next face-to-face meeting will take place in September. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for more information.
We are also looking for Just Say Champions! The Champions would attend coffee mornings at their children’s or young people’s schools and regularly update our Steering Group on matters of interest from parents and carers. If you’re interested in becoming a Champion for Just Say, please message the Forum number on 07936851199 or email justsaybdforum@gmail.com
We truly value our members and your feedback. On behalf of the forum, I hope you all have an amazing summer!
Jaime
Chair of Just Say Parent Carer Forum
Resource from Just Say Steering Group: Local and National SEND Provisions list
A huge THANK YOU again to the Just Say Steering Group for their incredible work in compiling and producing the local and national SEND provisions list! They’ve brought together a fantastic resource that includes organisation and charity names, brief descriptions and QR codes. Please share, print-out or download the Jusy Say resource leaflet (PDF, 6.74 MB)
Sycamore Trust EPEC-Autism Parenting Course (10-week)
A ten-week parenting course for families with child under 4 years old who is autistic or experiencing social communication differences.
Date is 5 September to 4 December.
Time is 10am to 12pm.
Venue is Sycamore Trust office in Dagenham.
To register or for information, please see the leaflet above or email epeclbbd@sycamoretrust.org.uk or telephone 020 8517 9317.
Sycamore Trust Speak With a Picture (SWAP +) Programme
A five-week programme for parent/carers with a child/young person aged 5-10 who have verbal communication difficulties.
Starts Wednesday 17 September.
Time is 11am to 1pm.
Venue is Sycamore Trust office in Dagenham.
To register or for information, please download the Sycamore SWAPplus programme leaflet (PDF, 2.85 MB) or email swapplus@sycamoretrust.org.uk or telephone 020 8517 9317
Membership
To be a member of the Just Say Parent Carer Forum you need to be a parent/carer living in Barking and Dagenham with a child or young person with SEN and disabilities aged up to 25 years of age.
For application, please visit the Just Say website, online contact form, email justsaybdforum@gmail.com or telephone 07936 851199 (checked up until 3pm on weekdays, term-time only).