Latest News for Parents & Carers

A new helpline has been launched to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday

When Charlie became frustrated wearing the soft band that allowed him to use his Baha, mum Tina supported his choice to have an operation so he could use the hearing aid without it. The effect was immediate when Charlie, then five, first tried a bone conduction hearing aid, commonly referred to as a Baha. “I can hear in two ears!” he excitedly told mum Tina, whose eyes filled with tears. In that moment, she knew a Baha was right for her son.

The University of Derby and Derbyshire Carers Association are researching into the effects of different caring and employment situations on the psychological wellbeing of informal carers. Further information about the project can be obtained from James Breeze-Stringfellow via email: j.breeze-stringfellow@derby.ac.uk If you would like to partake in this study, please see here.

The National Autistic Society are asking you to run, cycle, walk or swim 7 kilometres. Anybody, any age, anywhere can take part in this event. You can aim for 7 kilometres over a day, every day of the week, or spread the amount out over the week. Find out more…

The Local Offer now offers a text service for anyone who would prefer to contact them this way: Text 07585 960083.