Dear Parent/Carer

We are writing to you as you have either previously attended or expressed an interest in attending a previous Learning to Change Conference.

(apologies if you have already received this information from another source)

The fourth conference will be taking place on Monday 11th October 2010 from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. (refreshments and registration from 9.30 a.m.) at the

Castle Green Hotel in Kendal. 

A flyer with more information is attached.

If you would like to book your place, please send us an email with the following details:

Your Name (s)
Address
Email
Telephone
Age of chld with disability/special need
Which locality you are in (Carlisle, Eden, Furness, South Lakes or West)
Any dietary requirements you may have
Whether you need help with transport
Whether you need travel/childcare expenses
Do you need a map/directions to the venue

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so if you would like to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.


Regards <<...>>



Sarah Lewis - Regional Information Officer
E-mail: northeast.office@cafamily.org.uk
Direct Line: 0191 213 6300
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Contact a Family - <http://www.cafamily.org.uk>http://www.cafamily.org.uk
For families with disabled children
National Freephone Helpline 0808 808 3555 (UK only) Open 9.30 am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Textphone 0808 808 3556
Email: helpline@cafamily.org.uk
Minicom 020 7608 8702
General e-mail: info@cafamily.org.uk

Contact a Family North East
The Dene Centre
Castle Farm Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1PH
Tel/Fax: 0191 213 6300

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This is a great way to have fun AND help us to support families with disabled children!

Short Breaks Inclusion Workers
a big part of Aiming High for Disabled Children is about transforming short breaks.  Part of this is about increasing access to universal leisure activities for disabled children and young people.


The Short break Inclusion Workers want to:
Make sure that children and young people with severe disabilities can access a range of universal (non-specialist) activities of their choice.
Make sure that children and young people with severe disabilities are accessing universal leisure activities for more time.
Make sure that we increase the number of children and young people who have severe disabilities accessing universal leisure activities.


To do this we want to:
Work with the providers of leisure activities and clubs to make sure that they are aware of any difficulties that children and young people may have in joining in.
Gather information together of all the universal activities and opportunities that are available in your area.
Share the information (on a website) about what is available in your area with parents, young people, children, schools, children's services and others.


Please contact us if you think we may be able to help you make a difference to a child or young person with disabilities.

The short break inclusion workers in your areas are:
Karen Hull  - Furness
Mobile: 07771944261    Email:  karen.hull@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Anna Waugh - West Cumbria
Mobile: 07917474004    Email: anna.waugh@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Alison Cater   - Carlisle
Mobile: 07733300976    Email: alison.cater@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Jeremy Farncombe - Eden and South Lakes
Mobile: 07825340174    Email: jeremy.farncombe@cumbriacc.gov.uk


this post from an email from lydia.noble@barnardos.org.uk

The DfE are asking for evidence from any individual that has an interest in services for disabled children and young people. The are especially interested in finding out examples of successful practice and where things are working well. The call for views will close on 15th October 2010. You can find out more information about the consultation from their website.

this link contains the option for a short online return..

the above from latest news
http://www.edcm.org.uk/edcm/news/news_archive/2010_news_archive/aug_2010-1/10_sept_10_dfe_call_for_views.aspx

Learning to Change IV conference
Monday 11th October 2010
9.30 a.m.(conf start 10.00) to 2.00 p.m.
at The Castle Green Hotel, Kendal

Saturday  18th September
Sandgate School Kendal
11am-1pm

Bi Monthly Meetings to be held on the second Monday in the Month at St Thomas Children's Centre, Kendal
Next meeting Mon 13th September 10am-12noon

the parent contacts are now by telephone
details above and below

also to recap there are 2 meetings available for Parents to attend -- locality meetings that feed into 'steering group meetings, and stakeholder meetings, again held in various locations -- do ask your rep for more info as required and also have a look at the Calendar here and on the Cumbria CC site.

Hi,
Just to let you know that the next 'Carlisle Locality meeting' is next Thursday 9th September 2010 10.30am-12.30pm at Carlisle South Children's Centre on Burnett road CA1 3BX, in the meeting room.

Please find attached the minutes from the last meeting and next weeks agenda.

I look forward to seeing you.

Please could you let me know of your attendance/apologies

Many thanks

Lydia Noble

(Clerk to the PCAG/As and when admin work)

Carlisle South Sure Start Children's Centre

<mailto:lydia.noble@barnardos.org.uk>lydia.noble@barnardos.org.uk

01228 625937

Thurs 2nd September (9.30am-3pm)
University of Cumbria Sports Centre, Fusehill Street,
Carlisle, CA1 2HH (please bring a packed lunch)

see attached pdf leaflet

Wheelchair skills courses
Tues 31st August (9.30am-3pm)
Park Leisure Centre, Greengate St,
Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 9DT (please bring a packed lunch)

see attached pdf leaflet