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September & October 18 Session Booking Forms
Session Booking Form for September & October 2018 are now available! Please find attached below the booking forms for September & October 2018. The document details the weekly timetable on page 2, and has the booking form on page 1. If you would like to attend sessions, please complete the booking form and return this to us so that we can confirm a place for your child/ren on the requested sessions. Please return all booking forms to bookings@actionasd.org.uk Due to increased numbers of children accessing our sessions, we are asking all parents to please use the booking system, as this means that we can allocate places as fairly as possible to all children. If you are struggling to complete the booking form and return it to us, please confirm your booking by email and sign the booking form when you come in to the first booked session. Please note that if you would like to call in to the centre with completed forms or to collect a blank form from us, the office is usually staffed Monday-Friday between 10-3pm, but if you would like to come in at another time please phone beforehand to check that there will be a member of staff here to greet you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email or by contacting 01282 415455 if you would like more information. |
Autism Information Sessions
Would you like some specific advice about autism and your child? Free one to one advice and guidance for parents/carers of children & young people who have a diagnosis of autism or are seeking a diagnosis. We will be holding sessions in the following areas: BURNLEY ACCRINGTON HASLINGDEN CLITHEROE BARNOLDSWICK See the attached flyer below for further details! Appointments must be booked in advance To book a 30 minute appointment contact the children’s service on 01282 415455 or email children@actionasd.org.uk
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| Attachments:
Autism Information Sessions 2018-2019.pdf
Job Vacancies: Family Support Worker
Family Support Worker £16,926 (pro rata) 30 hours per week We are looking to expand our team of staff who work with families, children and young people with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Conditions at the Autism Resource Centre (ARC), Burnley. We want enthusiastic workers to provide practical support for parents and cares of newly diagnosed children and young people at the ARC and in the community and to support children and young people with an ASC at social and leisure activities and opportunities at the Autism Resource Centre. If you have any queries please contact Sadia Akhtar, on 01282 415 455 or email sadia@actionasd.org.uk alternatively go to www.actionasd.org.uk to download a job pack and application form. Closing date for applications: 3pm Friday 24th August 2018 Links to the job pack and application form are below. Casual Play Workers We are looking to expand our team of staff who work with children and young people with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Conditions at the Autism Resource Centre (ARC), Burnley. We want enthusiastic play workers to support our members in a range of different social and leisure activities at the ARC. We encourage both male and female applicants to apply. If you have any questions or queries please contact Sadia Akhtar on 01282 415 455 or email sadia@actionasd.org.uk. There is no closing date for applications so please return completed forms to the ARC or email sadia@actionasd.org.uk. Links to the job pack and application forms are below. Once we receive your completed application form, we will process it accordingly. If you are to be invited for an interview, you will receive a notification within two weeks of us receiving your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AND THE MONITORING FORM IF APPLYING FOR A POSITION. THANK YOU! |
Summer Fete this Saturday!!!
Action for ASD invite you to join us at our first Summer Fete Date: Saturday, 28th July 2018 Time: 10am - 3pm Venue: Autism Resource Centre, Kings Mill, Queen St, Burnley, BB10 2HX Parking and Entry is absolutely Free! There will be lots of different things to do and enjoy, games to play, Competitions (see flyers below), Tombola, and a free Raffle just for turning up! If you have any further enquiries please call us on 01282 415 455. We are also requesting donations for the tombola, raffle and competitions. If you have any unwanted gifts you would like re-gift, please drop them off at the centre, stating they are for the summer fete. Many thanks in advance for your support! |
PIP Workshop: 26th Sept 2018
PLACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE ON THE NEXT PIP WORKSHOP. PLEASE BOOK NOW TO RESERVE A PLACE! Date: 26th September 2018Time: 10am - 2.30pm Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of completing benefit forms? Find the application process confusing? The Adult Support team is holding a workshop for members or parents , partners or carers completing benefit forms on behalf of members of Action for ASD, with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome (AS) or High Functioning Autism (HFA). During the day we will explain the best way to complete the form and answer any questions you have regarding your application. The workshop Costs: £5 for members or parents /partners of members £15 for any professionals who attend the training. Payable prior to attendance. Please note this payment is Non-refundable due to commitment by staff to provide the service. Places are limited so be sure to confirm your place by completing the application form below or call Adult Services on 01282 415455 ext 2. We recommend that you bring your own lunch as there are limited places to purchase food in the immediate area. |
Share your views on assessments
Please share your views on assessments for autistic spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for children and young people aged 0-25 years The Lancashire SEND Partnership want to improve the processes for assessment of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for 0-25 year olds in the local area. This follows on from the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) inspection carried out by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We would like to hear how you have found the process and your ideas on how things could be improved. Your views, along with those of staff who work with children and young people with SEND, and the children and young people themselves, will be used to develop the assessment pathway(s) for Lancashire & South Cumbria. Please complete this short survey, by clicking on the link below, to share your views by Friday 3rd August 2018: |
Job Vacancy: Adult Support Worker - Extended Closing Date
Summer 2018 Holiday Booking Form & Calendar
Session Booking Form for Summer 2018 are now available! Please find attached below the booking form for Summer 2018. The document details the weekly timetable on page 2, and has the booking form on page 1. If you would like to attend sessions, please complete the booking form and return this to us so that we can confirm a place for your child/ren on the requested sessions. Please return all booking forms to bookings@actionasd.org.uk Due to increased numbers of children accessing our sessions, we are asking all parents to please use the booking system, as this means that we can allocate places as fairly as possible to all children. If you are struggling to complete the booking form and return it to us, please confirm your booking by email and sign the booking form when you come in to the first booked session. Please note that if you would like to call in to the centre with completed forms or to collect a blank form from us, the office is usually staffed Monday-Friday between 10-3pm, but if you would like to come in at another time please phone beforehand to check that there will be a member of staff here to greet you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email or by contacting 01282 415455 if you would like more information. |
| Attachments:
Summer 2018 Holiday Calendar Booking Form .pdf
Summer Fete 28th July 2018
Action for ASD invite you to join us at our first Summer Fete Date: Saturday, 28th July 2018 Time: 10am - 3pm Venue: Autism Resource Centre, Kings Mill, Queen St, Burnley, BB10 2HX Parking and Entry is absolutely Free! There will be lots of different things to do and enjoy, games to play, Competitions, Tombola, and a free Raffle just for turning up! You could even hire your own table/space to sell your own items but spaces are limited so don’t delay in contacting Michelle via michelle@actionasd.org.uk for further details or to book a table. If you have any further enquiries please call us on 01282 415 455. We are also requesting donations for the tombola, raffle and competitions. If you have any unwanted gifts you would like re-gift, please drop them off at the centre, stating they are for the summer fete. Many thanks in advance for your support! |
| Attachments:
Summer Fete Flyer 28th July 2018.pdf
PIP Workshop 12th July 2018
PLACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE ON THE PIP WORKSHOP. PLEASE BOOK NOW TO RESERVE A PLACE!
Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of completing benefit forms? Find the application process confusing? The Adult Support team is holding a workshop for members or parents , partners or carers completing benefit forms on behalf of members of Action for ASD, with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome (AS) or High Functioning Autism (HFA). During the day we will explain the best way to complete the form and answer any questions you have regarding your application. The workshop Costs: £5 for members or parents /partners of members £15 for any professionals who attend the training. Payable prior to attendance. Please note this payment is Non-refundable due to commitment by staff to provide the service. Places are limited so be sure to confirm your place by completing the application form below or call Adult Services on 01282 415455 ext 2. We recommend that you bring your own lunch as there are limited places to purchase food in the immediate area. |
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