Newton Tony Primary School (CE VC)

'Love One Another As I Have Loved You' (John 15:12)

* Coming up: Badgers class will be visiting the Chalke Valley History Festival on Monday 22nd June *
School Support
Parent/Carer Support

Inclusive Wiltshire

Inclusive Wiltshire is a new approach to providing activities for children and young people with additional needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Based on feedback from parents and carers, activities are easy to access through these main options:

  • Community Activities (ages 0 to 25) – a range of inclusive local activities
  • Activity Payment (ages 6 to 18) – an annual payment of £140 for eligible children and young people
  • Activity Plus (ages 8 to 16) – extra support for eligible children and young people
  • Activity Extra (ages 6 to 18) – enhanced support through Barnardo’s for eligible children and young people with more complex needs

Join our Inclusive Wiltshire webinar on Tuesday 30 June from 6pm to ask questions and learn more about the support and activities available. Sign up for the Inclusive Wiltshire webinar(opens new window) to share your details and submit any questions. We’ll send you the joining link closer to the event and share a recording afterwards.

Speech and Language support 

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/public-health-eyt-communication

https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/

CBeebies Parenting Download

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

Upcoming sessions: Supporting My Neurodivergent Young Person
Are you supporting a neurodivergent child or teen? Our Supporting My Neurodivergent Young Person sessions give you practical strategies and the chance to connect with other families who understand. We’ll explore topics like communication, sensory differences, attention and behaviour, with plenty of discussion and shared experiences.

Choose the session that works for you:
• KS1 – four online sessions starting 25 February on Teams
• Teens – six in-person sessions in Warminster starting 9 March
• KS2 – two in-person sessions in Chippenham starting 12 March

Find out more about the sessions on offer and sign up now

Wiltshire Parent Carer Council

Supporting families with children who have SEND in Wiltshire

The Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC) is an independent organisation that supports parent carers of children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEND across Wiltshire (excluding Swindon). We are a recognised partner with Wiltshire Council and the BSW ICB.

All WPCC services are free at point of contact. Including signposting, support and information service, a weekly newsletter full of useful SEND information and updates, free information events, attendance at school coffee mornings, termly online ‘Meet the WPCC Team’ for professionals wanting to know more about what the WPCC does, and much more!

To find out more, visit the WPCC website, call on 01225 764647 or email: reception@wiltspcc.co.uk

Fund raising opportunity 

Join us in supporting Julia’s House as part of out Big Teddy Takeover. So far we have raised over £334, thank you !
 
 
 
Neurodevelopmental Pathway Support
 
Do you need support?  
Wiltshire Children’s Community Health Services provide an assessment-only service for children and young people who are showing possible signs of autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They also support children and young people who are on ADHD medication reviews. Their service covers Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) and Wiltshire.  They are a team of Neurodevelopmental Practitioners including, a Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Community Paediatricians, Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and Specialists Nurses. They also have a team of Care Navigators who will support you during the assessment pathway. They all have experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people.
 
Telephone Advice 
Parents and carers can call Wiltshire Parent Carer Council’s new Neurodevelopmental (ND) telephone advice line to discuss queries about autism and ADHD support and ND assessment.  The advice line is open Wednesdays and Fridays 10am – 5pm.  Call the Wiltshire Parent Council on 01225 764647 and select option 2. Parents and carers can also send an email if they prefer to ndi@wiltspcc.co.uk

I_am_autistic_card_2024  (printable)

Many members of the public don’t understand autism and how things they take for granted might cause difficulties for people on the spectrum. This card is a great way for you to let them know you are autistic and that you may need some extra time or help in certain situations.  We are happy to print out a card for you to use. Just contact the school office. For more support follow the link https://www.autism.org.uk/ 

WPCC Autism Information Pack  https://issuu.com/wpcc1/docs/autism_information_pack_-_june_2023?fr=sNzRkMzYzMjczNDQ

Click on the link for more information and support about Dyslexia and Dyscalculia

Free workshop

Please find attached a flyer about a free Dyslexia Workshop for parents and carers. This session will allow parents and carers to find out what dyslexia is, how schools and other agencies in Wiltshire identify and support literacy difficulties, and ways to help at home. If you would like to participate, can you let Mrs Paige know so we can send you the joining link. Flyer_SSENSOM0125T001

The links below provide useful ideas and online resources to help support your family: