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Diagnosis Pathways – Right to Choose

Join us to learn about the Right to Choose diagnosis pathway. We can often feel a bit bamboozled by processes and pathways to diagnosis for our children.  In this workshop we will run through the Right to Choose route. No need to book, just come and join us.   9.30 – 11.30

Managing Meetings Information Workshop

Join us for our first parent carer Information Workshop where we will be talking all things ‘meetings’. If attending a meeting about your child gives you the heebie jeebies, then you’ll be in good company! We’ll be sharing some quick tips and resources to help calm the panic and get the most out of our […]

Coffee & Chat – “Steph the Chef” Christmas Treats

Steph the Chef (not a real chef!) will be cooking up some Christmas treats for the last parent/carer session of the year. No children at these sessions please.

Coffee & Chat – Social Prescribing & B’Friend Project

This week we will have speakers from the Volunteers centre who run their Social Prescribing and B’Friending service. No children at these sessions please. Refreshments provided.

Coffee & Chat – Cost of Living Project & Borrow It

Come along to learn more from the Cost of Living team at the Volunteers Centre and the Borrow it Scheme, which offers Blackpool residents the opportunity to borrow items, suchas DIY equipment etc rather than needing to buy and store things that aren’t used very often. Refreshments provided. No children please.

Coffee & Chat – speaker from Volunteers Centre

Come along to this session and find out about all the Volunteers Centre offer and how you can gain experience in a voluntary role. No children at these sessions please. Refreshments provided.

Coffee & Chat – Reiki

Our very own Jenny will be explaining about reiki and how we can use it for relaxation at this week’s coffee & chat session. Refreshments included, no need to book. No children please.

Coffee & Chat – Speaker from NHS Facilitation Team

This week we will be joined Joeann from the NHS Facilitation Team to explain more about what they do. The health facilitation team are a team of nurses and nurse associates who are specialised in facilitating health care for people with learning disabilities of all ages. The team work with doctors in GP practices across Lancashire and […]

Coffee & Chat – Christmas Crafts

Join us for a relaxing Christmas craft session before the children break up! Refreshments included. Further details to follow.

Coffee & Chat – Speakers from SEND Team

Abigayle Palmer, Inclusion Lead and Emma Tonge, SEND assessment team lead will be joining us this week to explain more about their role and what happens if your child has a need but doesn’t necessarily require an EHCP. They will NOT be able to discuss specific situations but will provide an overview. No children at […]

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My child hasn’t got a diagnosis yet. Can I still access support?

Yes!  Many families need support on the road to diagnosis and that is where we can do some great work!  You can give us a call on our Advice Line or come to our Drop In sessions.  Find out more here.

My child has Autism/ADHD/is neurodivergent, can I access support?

Yes!  We support children and families who are living with any SEND needs, whether diagnosed or not.

I need help to understand the SEND system and processes. Is this something that Aiming Higher can help me with?

Yes!  We know how overwhelming the world of SEND can be and we’re here to help you work through it.

How can I book onto Family Events?

Family Events are advertised on our Facebook page.  Keep an eye on our feed for details of our next event and booking details.

Do I have to book to attend the preschool groups?

No need to book!  Just come along and enjoy the fun.  If you’d like to chat about the group before coming along, give us a call on 01253 206447 or send us a message.

I’d like to volunteer. How do I find out what roles are available?

It’s great that you’d like to support our work with families!  We advertise any volunteer roles here.

I want to support the work of Aiming Higher. How can I do this?

Thanks for thinking of us!  There are lots of ways to support the work that we do with children and families.  Find out more here.

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