PaCC is a delivery partner in the Autism in Schools project (AiS) and Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS), working with Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS).
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, what the school provides already and what else can be offered to the children. Parents attending coffee mornings have told us they appreciate taking part in these small group sessions for the opportunities they provide for discussion and mutual peer support. They welcome sharing their ideas on how they want groups to run and feel hopeful about the future in creating a better, more inclusive environment for their SEND children in school.
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 gather feedback from those attending: 92% of parent carers said they felt more informed; 94% felt that their voice was heard; 94% felt more included.
If you are a parent carer in one of these schools and want to take part, get in touch to find out more email [email protected]