Sunshine Support

Have you got a burning question you'd like to ask to our fantastic Kelly Jarvis? Now's your chance! Kelly is a highly experienced specialist headteacher as well as having many years' experience as a Sunshine Advocate. She heads up our advocacy and consultancy team, and what she doesn't know about SEND isn't worth knowing! This is your chance to ask her anything you like about SEND, in a face to face workshop online on the 17th December at 7pm. But... Numbers are limited to just 20, so be sure to register your interest soon! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g7Nqsx5Y to become a member. See you there! #sunshinesupport #askmeanything #kellyjarvis #send #ehcp #teacher #teaching #educator #headteacher

ONE HOUR TO GO!! ⏰📣 Now is your last chance to join the legendary Dr Pooky Knightsmith in tonight's webinar at 8pm; Unlocking The Reasons Why! This webinar is the perfect opportunity for parents and educators who work with children who present with 'challenging' behaviour. Are you a SENDCo/SENCo? You and your team could enormously benefit from this webinar, as autism in girls is still quite misunderstood. Autistic herself, Pooky brings together her incredible professional credentials and own personal lived experiences to inform and guide us in supporting children better. 💛 We'll be looking at... ✨Undertstanding behavioural drivers ✨Strategies for deep listening ✨Building trust and connections ✨Boosting confidence BOOK NOW BEFORE TICKET SALES CLOSE AT 6PM: https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m #drpookyknightsmith #behaviour #parenting #SEN #SEND #SENCO #SENDCO #sunshinesupport #webinar #challengingbehaviour

If you've not booked tickets for tonight's treat of a webinar, why not?! Teachers and professionals working with young people would really get a lot out of this! Dr. Pooky Knightsmith is going to be presenting her highly regarded training on "Unlocking the reasons WHY: Strategies to understand childrens' behaviour for parents & teachers". BOOK HERE: https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m #SUNSHINESUPPORT #pookyknightsmith #behaviour #parenting #teachers

Dr Pooky Knightsmith discusses the common experience of autistic girls who appear to be ‘perfect’ at school but then have meltdowns or shutdowns at home. This is often a sign that they are comfortable enough to let their guard down in their safe space, rather than an indication of poor parenting. It’s important for professionals to understand this dynamic. We will learn more about why boys AND girls present this way in our upcoming webinar by Dr Pooky Knightsmith - and much more! Book here: https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m #sunshinesupport #send #behaviour #parenting #ebsa #masking #fyp

Professionals in Wales working with ALN - don't miss out! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👋🗣 ONE HOUR LEFT TO BOOK! Does a child you work with need an Individual Development Plan (IDP), but you don't know where to start? We've got you covered. Ticket sales for our fantastic new webinar end at 6pm - Kelly Jarvis and Rachel Parry will be covering; 💛 What constitutes additional learning needs (ALN)? 💛 The changes from Statements to IDPs 💛 How to apply for an IDP 💛 The law 💛 School and ALNCo involvement, and where local authorities now play a part 💛 Appeals process i.e. how and when to appeal 💛 The new ALN Bill 💛 Busting the myths BOOK HERE: https://lnkd.in/eaVpSSEb #wales #welsh #IDP #Cymru #sunshinesupport #webinar #additionalneeds #advocate #individualdevelopmentplan

How often do you think about your body language when talking to children? For many of us, it's not something that we actively consider regularly but it's something we really should be thinking about if we want to communicate effectively. On Thursday 12 December, Dr Pooky Knightsmith will be joining us for a live webinar on 'Unlocking the reasons why' where she'll be explaining more about body language and all the other ways we can help our children to feel safe and confident to confide in us. It's going to be such a useful and informative session and we still have tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m In the run up to the webinar, take a look at our latest blog post which explores why our body language is so important: https://lnkd.in/epGgHaYT

Do you struggle to get your children to open up? So many of us have this problem with our children. Some children are fantastic talkers and they relay whatever is on their mind, but for so many of our children that’s really, really hard. Join us at Dr Pooky Knightsmith’s webinar where she will teach us more: https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m #sunshinesupport #send #pookyknightsmith #ehcp #openingup #mentalhealth #fyp

🛑 December... The most DEMANDING time of the year! 🛑 For children with SEND, this can be OVERWHELMING; the routine changes, the sensory overload, the expectation to take part in festivities. School avoidance is often at its peak at this time of year! 🎄🎅 We have SO much help for you - we know how hard it is. Professionals, here is everything you need to help YOUR young people! 1️⃣ Watch our vast collection of school attendance difficulties webinars and courses here: https://lnkd.in/g7Nqsx5Y 2️⃣ Read our article on School Attendance Difficulties, a great starting point and contains a 3 step approach to helping your child: https://lnkd.in/ePAAVgPh 3️⃣ Find out more about our support services here: https://lnkd.in/edHxjH7R We are looking forward to supporting you 💛 #SchoolAvoidance #ebsa #schoolrefusal #schooltrauma #schoolattendance #sunshinesupport #sensoryoverload #SPD #SEN #SEND #anxiety #overwhelm #mentalhealth #christmasoverwhelm

This coming week is full of Christmas activities and two FANTASTIC webinars!🎅🎄🗣 Educators in particular are in for a treat! Our wonderful Advocates Kelly Jarvis and Rachel Parry will be supporting Welsh parents of children with ALN in applying for an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and the law in Wales. 💛 10/12/24 - How to Apply for an IDP - online webinar https://lnkd.in/eaVpSSEb The renowned Dr Pooky Knightsmith will be supporting parents and professionals in unlocking the reasons why children may present with 'challenging behaviour' and how we can support them. A popular name in schools, Pooky's lived experience and expertise is so valuable. 💛 12/12/24 - Unlocking The Reasons Why with Dr. Pooky Knightsmith https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m 🎅🎄Don't forget to book onto CHRISTMAS HUB QUIZ on the 12th of December - there's so many prizes to be won! 🎄🎅 BOOK SOON TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! We look forward to seeing you there. #SEND #SEN #webinar #behaviour #drpookyknightsmith #ALN #IDP #wales #Christmas #quiz #sunshinesupport

Dr Pooky Knightsmith discusses the common experience of autistic girls who appear to be 'perfect' at school but then have meltdowns or shutdowns at home. This is often a sign that they are comfortable enough to let their guard down in their safe space, rather than an indication of poor parenting. It's important for professionals to understand this dynamic. We will learn more about why boys AND girls (neurotypical or neurodivergent) present this way in our upcoming webinar by Dr Pooky Knightsmith. BOOK HERE: https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m #sunshinesupport #send #behaviour #parenting #ebsa #masking #fyp