Up and coming Training Events for Spring Term 2012 - more to come soon for Autumn 2012 and Spring 2013 Terms. Haven House and Interface have organised these training events to inform, educate and empower parents in their role as parent carers of disabled children.

Booking is essential for all sessions (see overleaf for details).

All sessions are free of charge.

Refreshments will be provided - and on longer sessions lunch – free of charge.

Date & Time Title of Session Trainer VenueApril 23rd 9:30 - 2:30(lunch included)

am Social Care Rights including new short breaks legislation, individual budgets/direct payments, eligibility criteriapm Equalities Legislation including main parts of new legislation and parents rights

Steve Broach Barrister Doughty Street Chambers

Valentine’s MansionEmerson RoadIlfordEssexIG1 4XA

April 26th10:00 -12:00

No: 20

Understanding and Coming to Terms With Your Child’s Diagnosis

Ruksana AhmedConsultant Clinical Psychologist Maudsley Hospital

Redbridge Forum 98 – 100 Ilford LaneIlfordIG1 2LD

May 8th9:30 -11:30

What is Epilepsy?Diagnosis of epilepsy, causes of epilepsy, Seizure types, Seizure triggers, Status epilepticus

Education Officer “Young Epilepsy”St Piers School Lingfield

Haven HouseThe White HouseWoodford GreenIG8 9LB

May 9th 10:00 - 1:00

No: 20

Understanding the Differences (and links) Between Education, Social Care and Health

Paul McCarthyHead of SEN and Disability & Nita Madhani Head of Therapy Services Children’s Trust

Room G44 First Floor Hainault Health Centre Manford Way Chigwell Essex IG7 4DF

May 17th 10:00 –12:00

NO: 15

Communication and Behaviour

Hatton School Team

Hatton SchoolRoding Lane SouthWoodford GreenIG8 8EU

May 18th

10:00- 12:00Influencing Local Services to achieve better outcomes through parent participation

Interface parent carers

Redbridge Forum 98 – 100 Ilford LaneIlfordIG1 2LD

May 29th 9:30 -11:30

Seizure ManagementSeizure management plans, Emergency treatment protocols, Antiepileptic drugs side effects. How do I talk to health care professionals about my child’s needs? – When do I

Education Officer PGCE “Young Epilepsy”St Piers School Lingfield

Haven HouseThe White HouseWoodford GreenIG8 9LB

need to be referred to tertiary services?

June 11th 9:30 - 4:00 (lunch included)  

am Education Legislation and SEN Green Paper

pm Transition to Adulthood: legal differences between adults and children including 139a, individual budgets

pm The Mental Capacity Act: What parent carers need to know for 16+ year olds

Steve Broach Barrister Doughty Street Chambers

Valentine’s MansionEmerson RoadIlfordEssexIG1 4XA

June 12th9:30 - 11:30

Psychological Effects for Family and ChildSocial implications of epilepsy, Impact of epilepsy on learning and behaviour,Teaching and learning strategies for pupils with epilepsy, How do I talk to teachers about my child’s learning needs in school?

Education Officer PGCE“Young Epilepsy”St Piers School Lingfield

Haven HouseThe White HouseWoodford GreenIG8 9LB

June 18th9:30 - 2:00

Safeguarding Your Children – Questions a Parent May Want to Ask a Professional

Anne MorganNurse Consultant for Vulnerable ChildrenNewham NHS

Haven HouseThe White HouseWoodford GreenIG8 9LB

June 19th10:00 - 13:00

Consolidation of Epilepsy CourseHow do I ensure that my child gets an epilepsy annual review?Risk factors and assessment (including managing prolonged or serial seizures, bathing and showering. SUDEPSupport groups both locally and nationallySources of informationCounselling and supportAlternative treatments and explore every therapeutic optionAdolescent changes and management

Education Officer PGCE “Young Epilepsy”St Piers School Lingfield

Haven HouseThe White HouseWoodford GreenIG8 9LB

June 21st9:30 - 11:30

Behaviour management Ruksana AhmedConsultant Clinical Psychologist Maudsley Hospital

Redbridge Forum 98 – 100 Ilford LaneIG1 2LD

June 25th10:00 - 12:00

Person Centred Approaches to help parent carers feel more empowered in SEN system

Yvonne LintonMacIntyre Charity

Redbridge Forum 98 – 100 Ilford LaneIG1 2LD

To book please call Haven House on 0208 505 9944 or Interface on 0208 477 1666. (The Interface number is an answering service. If you clearly leave your name and number and which course you want we promise we will get back to you) or email interfaceredbridge@gmail.com.