This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Advisory Teacher, Karen Loft, for the attention of all Early Years and Childcare Practitioners.
For Early Years Settings/Services
Cippenham Baptist Church – Bumps and Babies Group (Flyer below)
This information has been brought to you, through Slough Family Information Services & Early Years Education Team for expectant and new parents with babies up to 12 months, a place to chat, make friends and enjoy a cuppa. Mondays 10:15am to 11:30am.
Further details, please contact: lucy@cippenhambaptistechurch.com
Health Visitors – Drop-in Sessions (Flyer below)
This information has been brought to you, thanks to Slough Borough Council’s Children Centres Service. Drop-in sessions taking place at Yew Tree Road Children's Centre, Every Tuesday @ 9.30am - 12.30pm. Starting Thursday 9th February - St Andrew's Way Children's Centre Every Thursday @ 9.30am - 11.30am
Further details, please contact: solltd.publichealthnursing4slough@nhs.net, Tel: 01753 373 464
Get Berkshire Active - FREE workshop for Physical Activity in Early Years on Monday 20th March 2023 (E-mail)
This information has been brought to you, thanks to Public Health, Slough Borough Council
This will be a morning of information, networking and practical ideas to support Physical Activity for Early Years within your settings.
This FREE informal workshop is for all Practitioners who work with families and children in the Early Years sector, and will provide the opportunity to:
- Share ideas for funding streams.
- Gain practical skills for activities to support physical development in the early years.
- Network and to share knowledge and experiences and find out how GBA can support in the future.
- Find out more about the "Early Years and Family Project Fund" to enhance services to the children and families that you work with.
Get Berkshire Active will also be joined at this event by an outside provider who will share practical ideas for the under 5's.
Booking for this event is now open, places are limited so please reserve your place following the link: Early Years Physical Activity in Early Years Workshop to complete a brief registration form.
This event has limited spaces we therefore encourage booking as early as possible, on this occasion we are unable to increase attendee numbers, but may operate a waiting list.
Further details, please contact: Sarah Ashton: earlyyears@getberkshireactive.org
Safer Sleep Message - Advice for Organisations supporting asylum seekers with children. (Flyer and The Lullaby Trust e-mail)
This information has been brought to you, thanks to Targeted Early Help Team and Slough Safeguarding Partnership. Agencies in East Berkshire are currently supporting asylum seekers who are housed in local hotels as a temporary measure.
It has been noted that some organisations have been providing second hand mattresses to families for people to sleep on the floor where there are not enough beds for each family member. Where children are concerned this obviously raises some concerns about safe sleeping. Please see the attached advice regarding safe sleeping for children. Can organisations that provide equipment for families, please provide this advice to the families. The “Every sleep counts” can be printed off and the Lullaby Trust have a You tube video for people who do not speak English.
In addition, please also check a recent campaign link - https://liftthebaby.org.uk/
Any safeguarding concerns, please contact: Slough Children First MASH Team. https://www.sloughchildrenfirst.co.uk/first-contact/
HomeStart Slough – Craft Session (Flyer & Allotment Sessions)
We are continuing to run our allotment sessions indoors over the winter months. Our next sessions will be held on Monday 6th and 20th February 2023 from 10.30am -12.30pm at Church Street. These will be a creative mindful sessions which is proving popular for new mums. Please feel free to share the attached flyer with any pregnant or new mums with babies under 6 months you think might like to join us.
To book your place or for further details please see details on the flyer or email Sarah sarahharris@hsslough.co.uk M: 07865 602985
For Children/Young People
Active Slough: What’s happening – update (4 flyers below)
Slough Rugby Club are currently offering free taster sessions for anyone, boys or girls who are interested, no experience is required as coaching is provided by RFU trained coaches.
This is a great opportunity for the children to try a new sport, meet new people and develop the Kids First core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship.
SRC Seniors team is also looking for new players so all posters are attached. Training is provided by an RFU qualified coach and training for the seniors is on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6.30pm at Slough Rugby Club, Tamblyn Field, Upton Court Park.
If you have referrals or further questions, please email: kidsfirst@sloughrfc.com
Further details for any other Slough Active details, please contact:
Billy Cousins - Active Communities Officer billy.cousins@slough.gov.uk 07841 522199
SAFE! – support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions
This information has been brought to you, thanks to SCF’s Targeted Early Help Services, and Family Information Service (FIS)’s website
SAFE! has core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
- The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
- The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child on Parent Violence.
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page. They use interpretation services whenever required, to ensure they can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer; and they can help if you have any special requirements to access their support.
SAFE referral link and referral form for support for family as indirect victims: https://cms.safeproject.org.uk/refer?service=1
Further details, please contact: Tel. 0800 133 7938 or 01865 582495 Email: safe@safeproject.org.uk Website SAFE - Support for Young People Affected by Crime
Supporting Families, Parents, Carers, Adults
Browns Community Service CIC – 4E’s Project (Flyer below)
Browns are running 4E’s courses at present for young offenders/or at risk of offending/young people NEET/at risk of NEET – ages 18 to 25. Please see attached leaflet to get an understanding of the workshop entails.
The next date is 22nd February 10am – 1pm (at The Curve in Slough).
The courses cover employability barriers, CV writing, disclosures, cover forms, job searches, interview skills and any other individual needs.
Further details, please contact: renee@brownscs.co.uk and simon@brownscs.co.uk.
Special Voices – Invitation to Special Voices Information/Local Offer Live Day on 24th February 2023
Special Voices (Slough Parent Carers Championing for Children & Young People) are delighted to be hosting another of their Information Days @ Singh Sabha Sports Hall on 24th February 2023
They are inviting people to be very much a part of this day, or maybe send a representative
They would really appreciate it if the event details could be shared, so as many families can be reached as possible to receive information from services in Slough, Please let them us know if you want printed flyers to circulate.
Further details, please contact: Mandy Gunn - Chair, Special Voices. E: nfo@specialvoices.co.uk M: Tel: 07990693439
Healthwatch Slough - recruiting for volunteers to join our Healthwatch Advisory Group.
Healthwatch Slough Advisory Group agrees and monitors their strategic priorities, ensuring the issues and themes they to work on, are the priorities for residents in Slough.
Members also attend strategic health and social care meetings on their behalf, ensuring that the voices of patients and services users are heard and acted on.
The advisory group meets every two months and attendance at other local strategic meetings will be based on a member's availability, knowledge, and interests.
Please see attached Advert for the role. Other formats are available as a Communications Pack, for circulation.
If anyone is interested in this role, further information can be found on their website: https://www.healthwatchslough.co.uk/our-advisory-group
Further details, please contact: Shahanaz Uddin, Healthwatch Slough Officer Healthwatch East Berkshire Communication Lead Mobile: 07989 728240 Email: shahanaz.uddin@healthwatchslough.co.uk
Green Doctor – Drop-in sessions at Children Centres (Flyer below)
Green Doctor are looking forward to seeing some parents at the children’s next week, when they have been booked in to do a mini tour of 4 children centres so please let parents to come and see them:
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Mon |
6th |
9am - 12pm |
Drop In Session: Monksfield Way CC |
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Mon |
6th |
1:30 - 4:30pm |
Drop In Session: Chalvey Grove CC |
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Thur |
9th |
9am - 12pm |
Drop In Session: Penn Road CC |
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Thur |
9th |
1:30 - 4:30pm |
Drop In Session: Romsey Close CC |
Further details, please contact: e-mail: greendoctorsouth@groundwork.org.uk
The Slough Hub - Digital Buddies Workshops starting 7th Feb 2023 (Flyer below)
Digital Buddies is a Project to help people learn how to make the best use of their phones, tablets or computers. It is open to all residents of Slough who are not confident with technology or want to make better use of the online world.
It is an intergenerational project. People of all ages are welcome to join as a person who wants to learn or as a tutor who wants to help others learn digital skills.
We offer regular workshops, drop-in centres and assistance from a digital buddy who can provide 1-to-1 interaction when required.
All sessions are FREE for residents of Slough.
Please REGISTER at https://thesloughhub.org/boost/digital-buddies/
For Volunteering : https://thesloughhub.org/boost/digital-buddies-volunteers-application/
Workshop Schedule:
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Every Tuesday from 7th Feb |
5 TO 6 PM |
Basic |
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Every Wednesday from 8th Feb |
10 TO 11 AM |
Byron House, Common Road, Langley, SL3 8TN |
Basic |
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Every Thursday from 9th Feb |
5 TO 6 PM |
Yes Queensmere, Gallery Level, High Street, Slough, SL1 1LN |
Intermediate |
Further details, please contact: Shoba, Placement & Community Manager E: shoba@thesloughhub.org
Slough Council for Voluntary Sector – Updates (5 flyers below)
Flyers shared for the following opportunities for children and their families:
- AJ Café– a warm space available in Britwell area on Mondays mornings.
- AntzKidz – Free Saturday Family Fub at the Curve 25th Feb.
- Apnavirsa – Free Bhangra, Gidda and Folk Music free dance lessons on Tuesdays until March 2023.
- SCVS - Chalvey Soup Kitchen
- SCVS – Carers Valentines Forum
Further details, please contact: the providers directly for any further details, or contact SCVS, if needed: https://sloughcvs.org/contact-us/
Thames Valley Partnership – Victims First Emotional Support Service (Referral Form accessible through the above link)
VFESS are commissioned by the Police and Crime Commissioner to support adult victims of crime across the Thames Valley and this includes supporting the adults of the young people that come through to SAFE! as indirect victims (as explained above).
https://thamesvalleypartnership.org.uk/what-we-offer/victims-first-emotional-support-services-vfess/
Cases can be referred using their referral form and emailing it to admin@vfess.cjsm.net.
Further details, please contact: please contact one of the team on 01844 487989 or email: admin@vfess.org.uk
The Bikeability Trust – Offer of free Bikeability Plus Family modules to help families cycle more, together.
This information has been brought to you, thanks to SBC Public Health
Families, children or young people may be interested in the attached Family Cycle training.
Participants do not need to be related or live in the same house. Please note this service is FREE for participants
Funding has been provided to the Active Travel Team but there are still a number of spaces to be allocated before March.
Further details, please contact: For more information please speak directly to Alison Derrick, Senior Transport Planning Officer SBC - alison.derrick@slough.gov.uk
Baby Bank – Update
As a small charity and with others’ help, they supported approximately 4500 individuals last year, which was over a 1000 more than 2021.
With their Christmas Pyjama appeal they ensured over 1500 children were gifted with a brand-new set of pyjamas, a new book and a chocolate treat. They were also able to include a chocolate advent calendar this year with thanks to a local business.
As they are prepared that -sadly- they will be going to see a busy year again, with the need for charities support increasing, an email was received from Rebecca and Lauren to remind everyone to please continue to submit requests to them for any families that need an extra hand. Remember, they can help with items for newborns up to 16 years old with most essential items.
Here is a link to their referral form to submit a request: https://www.thebabybank.org/referrals/
Further details, please contact: https://www.thebabybank.org/contact-us/
GEMS - Sikh Neurodiversity Networks: FREE parent and carer support group session.
Reminder for a session coordinated by both the Sikh Neurodiversity Network and GEMS (Autism & ADHD Support Services) (East Berkshire):
Date: 24 February 2023 (Friday)
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Address: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Slough, Bhai Mani Singh Learning Centre (New Classroom), Sheehy Way, Berkshire, Slough, SL2 5SS
GEMS provided additional information in relation to this event following on from some queries:
- There will be a Punjabi translator at the talk.
- All visitors to the Gurdwara should remove their shoes and cover their heads (with a scarf, no hats) before entering the main hall.
- It is forbidden to smoke or take tobacco onto the premises.
- Visitors cannot enter the Gurdwara while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The GEMS Team are looking forward to welcoming you all to this event.
Further details, please contact: 01753 373244 / 0800 999 1342 email: gems.4health@nhs.net
Active Slough: What’s happening – updates
Bhangra Dance London sessions - See attached!
Teen Disability Football - See attached!
CHECK OUT THEIR WINTER ACTIVITY PROGRAMME: Active Slough Winter Programme
Further details on any other Slough Active matters, please contact: Billy Cousins - Active Communities Officer billy.cousins@slough.gov.uk 07841 522199
SCVS – Affordable tickets for a family Play at the Curve this Saturday 24th Feb.
This information has been brought to you through Slough Council for Voluntary Services SCVS
SCVS shared an event taking place at the Curve: “Parent and baby” friendly performance at 10.45 am on Saturday 25 February. A play by Fox - An exploration of new motherhood
All details here: https://www.homeslough.org.uk/event/fox/2023-02-24/
The Slough Hub – Digital Buddies Workshops.
This information has been brought to you through Slough Council for Voluntary Services SCVS
Also shared by SCVS is the Slough Hub flyer for Digital Buddies free workshops.
Digital Buddies is a Project to help people learn how to make the best use of their phones, tablets or computers. It is open to all residents of Slough who are not confident with technology or want to make better use of the online world.
It is an intergenerational project. People of all ages are welcome to join as a person who wants to learn or as a tutor who wants to help others learn digital skills.
We offer regular workshops, drop-in centers and assistance from a digital buddy who can provide 1-to-1 interaction when required.
All sessions are FREE for residents of Slough.
Further details, please contact: contact@thesloughhub.org
For Schools
DfE funded Assistive Technology Test and Learn Training Programme - Sign up to take part!
This information has been brought to you, thanks to SENDIASS
The Assistive Technology Test and Learn Training Programme aims to encourage education practitioners to use technology which they already have available to them to reduce or remove barriers to learning.
Through this DfE-funded project, 150 maintained mainstream schools in England will participate in a monthly 60-minute training session, delivered by Microlink PC (UK) between March and July.
The free-to-access training will help them improve the way they use AT to support all of the children and young people they teach, including learners with SEND.
The programme builds on the success of a previous AT Training Pilot, which also saw nasen collaborate with Microlink, to run online training sessions to for around 80 schools in England.
Then, as now, the partnership brought together expertise in AT and SEND, along with an understanding of the day-to-day operation of schools and how assistive technology supports an inclusive classroom for all SEND learners.
Feedback from this earlier programme was consistently positive, and benefits to learners were instantly visible.
Further details, please contact: If your school is interested in taking part, sign up today or visit the website for more information.
For Professionals (Continuing Personal Development)
CAMHS Getting Help and Mental Health Support Team - Emotional Health and Wellbeing Webinar and Resources Programme (Spring 2023). (Webinars Doc)
A great opportunity for East Berkshire education staff and wider professionals to access training on CYP emotional wellbeing and mental health. Also it provides links for local and national resources.
Further details, please contact: Lucy Jacobs - Business Support Manager – CAMHS MHST/GHT East Tel: 0300 2473002 E: CAMHSGettingHelpEast@berkshire.nhs.uk
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England – My whole-self campaign
My Whole Self is MHFA England’s campaign for workplace culture change, culminating on My Whole Self Day. This year’s celebrations will fall on Tuesday 14 March. MHFA England believe wellbeing and productivity fuel one another.
Our people and teams are most effective and creative when everybody feels psychologically safe and is seen, heard, and valued. Their free resources are a great way for organisations to get involved on 14 March, from activities, and panel discussions to My Whole Selfies.
Further details, please contact: https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/contact-us/