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Gildersome Primary School

Nurture, Aspire, Achieve

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advice for parents 

Nurture, Aspire, Achieve

We pride ourselves on the importance we place on nurturing our children. We believe that children learn best  when they are happy, cared for, and when their social and emotional and mental well being is at the heart of everything.

However, we understand that from time to time, children and parents may have concerns or worries that need addressing. Similarly, you may wish to compliment school on something we have, or are doing well.

Please contact: info@gildersomeprimary.co.uk and we will direct your email to the right person to help.

This may be:

  • Your child's class teacher
  • A phase leader (Mrs Longley, Miss Roclawski, Mr Reid or Mr McKeown
  • A member of the Leadership Team (Mrs Hoyle, Mrs Longley or Ms Ilott) 

If you have a preference, please name the relevant person in your email. Alternatively, you could call the office and ask to speak to a member of staff or speak to your child's teacher in person. We will always be happy to help in any way we can.

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Inclusive Mainstream Practice (IMP)

Guidance explains the support that all mainstream schools and settings in Leeds should provide for children and young people, including those with SEND. For more information about the IMP, click here.

Please also see below for useful links for parents and carers:

General Information Information about Support networks for families

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Epic Leeds is a parent, carer and families participation forum in Leeds which aims to empower parents, carers and families to work in partnership with services, organisations and professionals.- http://www.epicleeds.org.uk/

 

  • Leeds SENDIASS – Facebook page advertise training, information sessions and support for families regarding education

 

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EHCPs

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) information can be found on the link here.

Leeds Mencap have information on EHCPs.  Please click on the link here.

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 Cluster Support

Morley Cluster Primary Partnership is an early help service which offers short term Family Support, Parenting Courses, Counselling and Therapeutic Support. 

Please see the SENDCo for more information. 

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Autism Support:

General Support Specific Support in Leeds Additional Information

 

 

  • Autism - MindMate – introduction to autism, including our downloadable ‘quick guide’, and book recommendations and recommended external links.

 

 

 

 

 

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  • ZigZag Leeds Autism Support is a long-standing group run by autistic parents for other parents and carers of autistic children.  They offer advice, information, online support groups, and in-person activities, with no diagnosis required to access their services. They also provide autism awareness training and a peer support network for families. 
  • https://www.facebook.com/zigzag.leeds.autism.support/

 

  • Leeds ABC Group: Provides help, support, and advice for parents and families of children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, including support groups and family fun activities.
  • https://leedsabcgroup.wordpress.com/

 

  • Daisy Chain – Autism Central Coffee Mornings: These are monthly coffee mornings run for parents or carers of children who are autistic, have ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions. They take place at the Leeds Central Library. The service also runs a drop-in sessions for parents/carers of autistic children.

 

  • Leeds Mencap:  runs week-long school holiday playschemes for children and young people aged 4 to 18 with autism, learning disabilities, and other complex needs.  These sessions take place at The Vinery Centre from 10am to 3pm and cost £20 per day per child.  The program features specialist staff, sensory and soft play rooms, adapted cycling, and accessible facilities including a Changing Places toilet. Bookings typically open 8 to 10 weeks before the start date, and places are confirmed by email.
  • https://www.leedsmencap.org.uk/what-we-offer/groups-and-activities/playschemes/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • https://www.lighthouseschool.co.uk/Teen-Life/  Teen Life is a six-session programme for parents/carers of autistic young people aged 10 to 16 years. The aim of the Teen Life programme is to bring parents together to share information, experiences and ideas in a structured way. Teen Life emphasises the importance of autistic perspectives, with a variety of videos and quotes used throughout the sessions.

 

 

 

 

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ADHD Support

General Support Leeds MindMate Neurodiversity information hub
  • https://www.stripes.org.uk/ A charity supporting the ADHD community within West Yorkshire; this includes both adults and children with or suspected of having ADHD, and their parents/carers and siblings.
  • ADHD - MindMate – introduction to ADHD, including our downloadable ‘quick guide’, different clinical presentations and book recommendations.