The programme, including workshops on Understanding Autism and Understanding Behaviour as well as drop in sessions and an already sold out coffee morning, aim to provide valuable insights and support for families.
Drop in sessions take place at Rocket Pool Family Hub on Wednesday 5 June from 12.30 to 2.30pm and Graiseley Family Hub on Monday 1 July from 11am to 1pm, where parents and carers will have the opportunity to speak with SEND professionals on a one to one basis to receive personalised advice and support. No booking is necessary.
Alternatively, phone appointments are available on Thursday 20 June from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. To book an appointment, please email Rachel Watson via rwatson1@aatrust.co.uk or call 07494 059248.
Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Outreach Service is hosting an online Understanding Autism and Understanding Behaviour workshop on Thursday 20 June from 9.30am to noon. Contact Rachel Watson as above to reserve a place, or visit Eventbrite.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "We are dedicated to ensuring that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities receive the support they need to lead fulfilling lives and reach their full potential.
“These new sessions at the Family Hubs are a vital resource for families in our community, offering direct access to expert advice and assistance."
Wolverhampton's 8 Family Hubs offer 'one stop shops' where families and parents to be can get advice and guidance on a range of matters to support them through pregnancy and beyond, including birth registrations, infant feeding, stay and play sessions, mental health and wellbeing, health visiting support and parenting classes.
They support families with children to the age of 18, or 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and also provide a wide range of other services including help and advice on benefits and welfare rights, getting into work, relationship building and adult education. For more details, please visit Family hubs.
