PaCC, in partnership with Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS), is coordinating the delivery of the Autism in School (AiS) and Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programmes to schools across Brighton and Hove. Read more here
We are in the process of delivering the last part of AiS year 2 to the following schools:
- Bevendean Primary School
- City Academy Whitehawk
- Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA)
- Blatchington Mill School
- King’s School
… and we have just starting the delivery of PINS year 2 to the following schools:
- St. Margaret’s CofE Primary School
- Hove Junior School
- West Hove Infant School
- West Hove Infants and Hove Juniors
Both programmes bring parents together by organising coffee morning where participants talk about their children needs, their own needs and what the school provides already and what else can be offered to the children. Some parents have feedback that they like the small group, lots of individual discussion, sharing plans and ideas on how they want the group to run and how important the coffee mornings are for mutual support and identification. Some parents feel hopeful about the future and better inclusive environment for their SEND children in school events.
A parent commented – “Listening to others and not feeling alone” – while another added – “Hearing different perspectives and experiences of navigating school and healthcare systems. Reassurance that our kids can / hopefully will turn out OK as adults! Also hearing about what support, courses, and organisations are available to help”.
At the end of each session, PaCC staff hands out feedback questionnaires: 92% of parent carers who completed the feedback questionnaire felt more informed; 94% felt that their voice was heard; 94% felt more included.