Dear Families, 

We hope this finds all families well and enjoying the start of Autumn. The first four weeks of the school year have offered families the opportunity to join information sessions about the school provision, curriculum pathways, and Evidence for Learning. We have also held training on Communication Systems and Makaton, alongside the Wellbeing yoga session. It is great to see so many of you, and the space you get with other families.   

Class Parent/Carer Representative: Each class is invited to have a parent/carer representative. The role of the parent/carer representative is to link with senior leadership once a term. The focus of the termly meeting involves updates about the school and ideas for parent/carer workshops. Please inform your class teacher through the home-school book if you are interested in being the Parent/Carer Representative for your child’s class by Wednesday, 4th October 2023. 

Parent Governor – Sixth Form: The school’s Governing Board has three parent governors. One is from the Lower School, one from the Upper School, and one from the Sixth Form. The Governing Board has a vacancy for the Sixth Form Parent Governor role. A letter will be sent to parents within the Sixth Form next week explaining the role of the Governing Board and the application processs. All governors are volunteers.

3rd October 10am Coffee Morning: The Tuesday coffee morning will be an opportunity to meet some of the NHS Multi-Disciplinary Team and find out more about their services. The team includes NHS health and NHS therapy professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Dietician. The coffee morning will also include a second session of Makaton training. Please arrive in reception for the 10am start, there is no need to register in advance.

10th October 10am Coffee Morning: Our new Vice Principal Andria will be joining the coffee morning to meet parents/carers.  

17th October 10am Coffee Morning: Rebecca Coleman the Service Manager of Children and Young People Disability Service  and Short Breaks will be joining to meet with parents/carers.  

Highlighting ‘icandance’: ‘icandance’ offers creative, therapeutic support to families with disabled children. Their free parent therapy group sessions offer a reflective, confidential space to share experiences of parenting a disabled child. The sessions aim to improve wellbeing, explore creative responses to challenges and gain a deeper understanding of your child's needs. Check out the two flyers that highlight two parent thrapy groups and booking information.  

Wishing all of our families an enjoyable weekend. 

Yours Sincerely,
Swiss Cottage School

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