Amersham Family Centre offers universal and specialised support to families in the local area. We work closely with partners, such as the Health Team and local Early Years settings and schools, to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the children in our local community. We can offer particular support to children with additional needs and/or disabilities and their families.
What needs does your service or activity aim to meet for children and young people with SEND and their families?
Our provision provides support services for all families with children aged 0 to 19 years and up to 25 years for those with a SEND. Our aims are to improve parenting, health and children’s development and to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children, young people and their families to flourish, develop and learn.
What outcomes does your service or activity aim to achieve for children and young people with SEND and their families?
Parents provided with good information so they can make decisions, which will have a significant effect on their children’s life chances. Parents to know, what support and services are available to help them bring up their children, and how to access them. Families signposted into support as appropriate feel confident to provide good life chance for their children. Children to develop social skills in preparation for starting pre-school, nursery or school. Children to enjoy a variety of fun activities and play and learn through this participation. Parents to feel confident in parenting and picking up parenting skills and support through attendance. Personal, Social and Emotional development. Physical development. Communication and Language development. Outreach support, action plan to specifically help family with individual needs. Emotional and practical support from Outreach Worker.
How can children and young people with SEND and their families start to use your service or activity?
Families can attend our services and register by completing a Family Centre Membership form. Outreach support can be provided by self-referral or by referral from a health visitor or other professional.
How is your service or activity fully accessible to children, young people with SEND and their families, for example, facilities, support from staff?
We welcome all families to all of our services, staff are dedicated to supporting families using our centre and its services. Our building is fully compliant with the disability requirements. We provide a warm, welcoming and fun learning environment for children and their families.
- Large and inviting outdoor play environment
- Sensory equipment available during sessions
- Accessible toilets
How do you communicate with children, young people with SEND and their families?
Via email, Facebook, by telephone and/or post.
What training have your staff and/or volunteers received to support children and young people with SEND and their families?
- Safeguarding
- First Aid
- Early Language Development Programme
- Hey Programme (Healthy Eating in Young Children)