Hello everyone

We would like to introduce “Just Chat” a new informal session for parents to meet with other parents and members of the school team and “Just Chat.” There will be refreshments including cake and biscuits and the opportunity to chat with us and other parents in a relaxed environment.  We are looking to run these sessions at a time that suits most parents best and provide information around topics that interest you!

Following our very successful first Just Chat meeting, we are pleased to announce the following events.  All parents are welcome at all Just Chat gatherings.

Wednesday 24^th April 2024 - 13:00 - 14.30 We are pleased to announce that Chris Southwell, Lead Provider Account Manager, Inclusion Services Health, and Wellbeing Services Suffolk County Council from Activities Unlimited will be visiting to provide family advice and support regarding completing the application form and the activities available.

Wednesday 22^nd May 2024 - 10:00 - 11.30 Our guests for this gathering are Louise McKenzie (Physical and Sensory Co-ordinator) and Lucy Martensz (Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner). Lucy does not work for the NHS in Suffolk but visits the school each week to provide specialist support.  Please let us know if you have any specific questions.

Wednesday 19th June - 13:00 - 14.30 - Session information to be confirmed

Wednesday 17^th July 2024 - 10:00 - 11.30 - Our guest for this Just Chat gathering is Gemma Chaplin from the National Autistic Society.  She is the Continuous Improvement Lead working with the Autism Specialist Team (Quality and Assurance) and Deputy Area Manager for the South (East Anglia, Hertfordshire, and Kent).  Gemma has worked in the Learning Disability and Health and Social world since she was 17 starting her career at Riverwalk School going on to work for Mencap as a Registered CQC Manager and now the National Autistic Society.  She is happy to talk about transitions, support and access in the community and networking generally.  If you have any specific questions you would like to ask, please let us know in advance. 

Keep your eye on Facebook for further exciting news.

Steph, Jane, and Lucy your “Just Chat” team