http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/ en rachel.harwood@educationleeds.co.uk Copyright 2010 2010-03-29T22:07:57+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/dcsf-new-guidance-for-working-together-to-safeguard-children/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/dcsf-new-guidance-for-working-together-to-safeguard-children/#When:21:07:57Z The DCSF have released a new guidance to interagency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Click on the link below to read it! http://publications.dcsf.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/00305-2010DOM-EN.pdf   2010-03-29T21:07:57+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/the-spring-2010-special-educational-needs-disability-send-newsletter/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/the-spring-2010-special-educational-needs-disability-send-newsletter/#When:21:14:38Z Please click the link below for further details http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/346547 2010-03-24T21:14:38+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/boardmaker-now-available-in-25-libraries-across-leeds/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/boardmaker-now-available-in-25-libraries-across-leeds/#When:21:29:34Z "Boardmaker" is a computer program which parents can use to create 1000s of different symbols to help support with visual communication. For more information please see the flyer below, or contact your closest library for more information. 2010-03-15T21:29:34+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/leeds-abc-group-march-2010-parent-group-newsletter/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/leeds-abc-group-march-2010-parent-group-newsletter/#When:21:54:22Z Leeds ABC have sent us their new March 2010 newsletter "Additional Needs and More" which tries to ensure all parent groups across Leeds get a mention...take a look, click on the flyer below. 2010-03-03T21:54:22+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/children-with-sen-and-home-education-read-more/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/children-with-sen-and-home-education-read-more/#When:21:58:35Z Teachnet posted new DCSF guidance letter regarding children with SEN who are home educated, please click on the link to read more... http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/14700/Home-educated%20children%20with%20SEN.pdf 2010-03-02T21:58:35+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/leeds-pathways-website/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/leeds-pathways-website/#When:22:11:16Z Click on the link below to view the Leeds Pathways website, Leeds Pathways supports young people with learning, training, and employment. In partnership with Leeds City Council, Education Leeds and Connexions. https://www.leedspathways.org.uk/CAP/Home.aspx 2010-02-18T22:11:16+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/part-time-timetables-know-your-facts/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/part-time-timetables-know-your-facts/#When:22:15:36Z Click on the document below to read more about part-time timetables and where you stand as a parent! 2010-02-09T22:15:36+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/beat-online-bullying-with-cybermentors-a-new-website-for-young-people/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/beat-online-bullying-with-cybermentors-a-new-website-for-young-people/#When:13:23:14Z CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online. Read below the message from CyberMentors which explains what they do... If you are being bullied or feeling a bit low, or are maybe troubled by something and you're not sure what to do or who to talk to, then CyberMentors is where you can go for help. It doesn't matter how big or small you think the problem is, or whether you're being targeted online or offline, CyberMentors are here to listen and support you. The best thing about it is that CyberMentors are young people too. It's never easy talking about bullying, and many young people have told us that they would prefer to speak to another young person if they could. That's why cyberMentors are young people like you. who have been trained and are volunteering their time online to help you. It's still important however, that you talk to your parents or teachers if you can. The site is secure, and you can keep all your chats private, but there are also counsellors available for anything serious" 2010-02-09T13:23:14+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/free-laptops-and-broadband-for-270000-families-across-the-country-in-ground/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/free-laptops-and-broadband-for-270000-families-across-the-country-in-ground/#When:22:20:56Z This is a new scheme that starts in Leeds from today. Are you eligible? If you are a parent and think you are eligible for a Home Access grant simply call the Home Access Grant Helpline on 0333 200 1004* to get an application form. Quick eligibility check Have a look eligibility requirements below. You may be able to qualify for a Home Access grant if you: • Answer yes to three questions in Section one AND • Answer yes to at least one question in Section two Section One: Are you a parent or guardian responsible for and living with a child….. …who is in school years 3 to 9? …who attends a state-maintained school in England full time**? …who has not already had a computer from a Home Access Grant or similar programme, such as Computers for Pupils? Section Two: Do you receive at least one of the following? • Free school meals for your child*** • Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Income support • Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and an income of less than £16,040 • Guaranteed Pension Credit (not Savings Credit) • Income-based Employment Support Allowance • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 2010-01-26T22:20:56+00:00 http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/holbeck-opens-new-community-fresh-produce-shop/ http://www.leedsparentpartnership.co.uk/news/item/holbeck-opens-new-community-fresh-produce-shop/#When:22:26:46Z   Holbeck foods is a community run, fresh produce shop. The team are looking for volunteers to help run the shop, if you have any spare time please contact via email at volunteer@holbeckfoods.org.uk Please see the attached flyer for further details about opening times. 2009-12-13T22:26:46+00:00