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Breakaway training for individuals!

 

Breakaway techniques are vital manoeuvres used by a member of staff to break away from a potentially violent person without harming him or her.

 

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at anyone who is at risk of physical assault in the workplace.

Such as:

  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Lone Workers
  • Teachers / School Staff
  • It will provide staff with the skills necessary to break away from a potentially aggressive situation, where de-escalation techniques have failed and physical assault may be imminent.

 

Click here to see all details.

 

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Advocating for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Navigating today’s educational system is not an easy or straightforward task for anyone, whether students, parents, teachers, or administrators.

For parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, making sure your kids get a fair and useful education involves even more complicated considerations and decisions.

This guide discusses issues surrounding the education of students on the autism spectrum, including the rights and responsibilities of parties involved, plus governing laws, programs, and additional resources.

The information also includes classroom concerns and accommodations, considerations for choosing an appropriate school setting, options for dispute resolution, and tips for further advocacy.

Whether you decide to homeschool or place your child in the public education system, it’s important to know the available options and stay informed to advocate most effectively for your child’s education and well-being.

Educational policy, childhood disability advocacy, and the legislation governing both have produced terms and acronyms that might require clarification if you’re new to the system.

To better understand the points and tips that follow, here is a list of brief explanations and definitions. You can find elaboration on each term and topic  in this guide.

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Lloyds Bank Foundation to close Enable grants programme

 

The Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales has announced that it is to close its Enable grants programme on 31 August.

Charities have until the end of August to apply for the remaining £1.9m in the programme, which awards up to £15,000 over one or two years to improve systems or pilot new projects.

 

The grants have been used to help with issues such as business planning, trustee recruitment and marketing projects.

Click here to see full article on website.

 

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Introducing Key4Life

 

 

Founded in 2011, Key4Life is a youth rehabilitation programme working with young men, aged 18-30 years old in prison or at risk of going to prison to reduce re-offending and support participants into sustainable and meaningful employment.

 

 

 

Key4Life offers two programmes, following the same model,detailed below:

1. A 6-month preventative community-based programme, with at-risk young males who are NEET, to divert them away from offending and onto a positive path to employment.

2. A 12-month ‘through the gate’ programme to participants seeking a second chance postrelease from prison, with support tailored to their needs.

 

Please click here to see flyer.

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Hammersmith & Fulham Housing strategy Questions For 3rd Sector Organisations

H&F’s Partnership and Strategy team, as part of research for a new housing strategy, is asking 3rd sector organisations who work with H&F to complete a short questionnaire.

H&F’s Partnership and Strategy team want to understand and build relationship with partners, and your responses will help them understand how.

 

Your responses will also help shape the way the Council works better for residents in the future.

The 3rd sector questionnaire can be found here: https://lbhf.citizenspace.com/growth-and-place/6391bcc7

This online consultation closes at midnight on 12 May 2019.

 

Questions for H&F residents

The questionnaire for H&F residents can be found here.

 

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Learning Disabilities and Autism: Promoting Positive Outcomes

Open Forum Events has developed a reputation for delivering high quality conferences focusing on the lives of people living with learning disabilities and/or autism. We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our portfolio of such meetings with the publication of our 6th event- Learning Disabilities and Autism: Promoting Positive Outcomes.

 

The conference agenda will introduce new speakers, delivering expert insight into areas of interest not previously addressed.
Attendees at this event will benefit from significant, informative content that will focus on enhancing lives and fulfilling potential.

 

Discussion areas will include:

– meeting future needs

– support provision and initiatives already in place and fulfilling a role

– examples of best-case practice

 

Click here to see the conference website and book your ticket.

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Free LD Awareness Training Funded by Health Education England

Click the image to view/download the training flyer

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Engagement update across North West London – NWLCCG

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Click Here for a brief update of some of the Engagement that has taken place with patients and the public from all the CCGs across North West London.

Please let us know if you find this information useful?

Donjeta Zogi
Engagement Assistant
North West London Clinical Commissioning Groups

email: Donjeta.zogi@nhs.net
Tel: 02033504302
2.Community engagement February 20192nd Floor, 15 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JD

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How to protect yourself from street robbery

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Here are some useful ways to keep you and your property safe on the street, which feels particularly relevant given the recent spate of knife crime in the borough.

Look confident

You are less likely to be targeted if you look confident. Move with purpose and try to be aware of your surroundings.

Know where you’re going

Plan your route and think about what to take with you, especially if you’re going somewhere you haven’t been before. Keep to busy, well-lit streets, walkways and paths which are more likely to be covered by CCTV. Only take licensed taxis or minicabs booked by phone or a mobile phone app.

Hide it

Keep your mobile phone and valuables out of sight. If you’re using your phone it’s more likely to be snatched from your hand as you’re not paying attention to your surroundings, so look around you.

And never leave a mobile, any other device, wallet or purse on the table of an outdoor café, pub or restaurant. Same goes for any jewellery you might be wearing – keep it covered when walking down the street.

Finally – and this is so important to remember – if you’re threatened with violence, don’t risk your personal safety. Property can be replaced, you can’t. See our page of advice on responding to violent situations.

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