Parent SENse - Peer support for Parents

27/07/2026

Our summer of fun is back!

We know the summer holidays can bring extra pressure for families, so we’re once more hosting FREE activities to help families with young children come together, have fun and make special memories without having to worry about the cost.

Our first Witney session is on Wednesday 29th July, 10am–12pm at Oxlease Play Park, OX28 3AL. It’s free to attend, and aimed at families with children aged 0-5, although older siblings are very welcome.

Expect lots of games, activities and laughter! Come along, meet other families and enjoy some summer fun with us!

Find the full programme here: https://buff.ly/uzIGgFV

27/07/2026

A child or young person's needs can change over time.

If your child or young person has an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP), it is important to make sure it continues to reflect their current needs and the support they require.

Annual Reviews help keep EHC plans up to date, but sometimes a re-assessment may be needed if your child or young person's needs have changed or are not yet fully understood.

We have recently updated our website with guidance on:

➡️ What a re-assessment is
➡️ Who can ask for a re-assessment
➡️ How you can request a re-assessment for your child
➡️ What happens during a re-assessment
➡️ What happens after a re-assessment

You can find out more on our website: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/re-assessments

27/07/2026

🎨 Next Me Time session July 23rd !
Join the Mental Health Natters team at Abingdon Carousel on Thrusdays for their Me Time Drop-in. The group meets 12.30 to 2 pm monthly and is an informal opportunity to connect, create and natter.
🖌 For more information, contact [email protected]

27/07/2026

Aqua Play and Family Fun at Woodstock Open Air Pool

What is Aqua Play and Family Fun?

A family fun swim session for all ages and abilities, with a variety of floats and toys available for everyone to enjoy! ☀️

Please book ahead via the Better UK app or website as spaces are limited ⬇️

https://brnw.ch/21x4nRT

27/07/2026

🏖️ We hope your Summer Holidays have got off to a positive start!

🌈 For Kidlinks, we continue throughout the Summer, with just a slight reduction in services as follows:

❌ No SEN Squirrels - we will restart on Friday 4th September
📅 OBS breastfeeding support will take a break from 10th -21st August (inclusive)
🌈 All other groups will continue as normal, and siblings are welcome at Little Acorns
📧 You can contact us with any queries via email; however, please note that response times will be longer than usual

Have a fab Summer everyone!

Rachel and the Kidlinks team 💜

27/07/2026

One of the most heartbreaking things we hear is "We didn't know there was any help available."

Many parents are left believing they have only two choices:

Force attendance.
Or receive nothing.

But that's simply not true.

Children who cannot attend school because of illness, mental health difficulties, anxiety or other reasons may still have legal rights to education and support.

Yet thousands of families are never told about Section 19.

They're left carrying impossible decisions whilst trying to support a child in crisis. Knowledge doesn't remove the challenge, but it does help families understand their options.

And sometimes that changes everything.

During School Avoidance Awareness Week we'll be exploring the legal side of school avoidance, including Section 19, attendance expectations and what support may be available.

Find out more:
www.schoolavoidance.co.uk

27/07/2026

📸 CONTENT SESSION AT LITTLE FERNS! 🌿

We’re looking for a few lovely families to help us capture some fresh photos and videos of Little Ferns for our website and social media.

🗓 Thursday 6th August
🕦 11:30am–1:00pm

As a thank you, you’ll enjoy a FREE play session while your little ones explore and play as they normally would. 🤍

We completely understand that not everyone is comfortable being on camera. If you’d prefer, we’re more than happy to focus on back-of-head or side-profile shots, or capture hands, play and interactions instead. Just let us know when you arrive – we’re keen to make everyone feel comfortable.

If you’d love to join us, simply DM us on social media or email [email protected] to reserve your space.

We can’t wait to welcome you! ✨

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

Just 10 more sleeps guys, please please keep tagging your friends and family and sharing this poster for us please 🙏

Madley Park Hall, Witney

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