Parent Training and Support

Here at Kingsley we offer regular parent courses, run by school staff in their specialist areas. 

Communication

Our communication Leads Sara and Katie hold regular courses and training. Sign-a-long is the method of sign language we use in school, families are invited to a one session per week course over three weeks to gain a good understanding and be able to use this form of sign language. We also run communication evenings to help families gain a better understanding of the form of communication their child is using. There are many types of communication used in school, with children using what is best for them, these evenings give families a chance to ask any questions and look at the many resources we have in school.

Internet Safety

Once a year we run an information evening for families around all types of internet safety. Our internet safety lead Claire will talk through all areas of internet safety such as parental controls, age restrictions and keeping children safe online. Support or advice is available any time with any type of device, please contact the school and they can put you in touch with Claire.

Behaviour

Challenging behaviour can be difficult for the whole family. Our behaviour leads Ben and Amanda, offer advice, support, tips and tricks to help support with this should it be needed.

Fussy Eating

Our sensory Occupational Therapy lead Jennifer offers an evening offering support and advice for families struggling with all areas of food and eating. 

Medication

We have an on site medications officer, Lou, in school who is always happy to support with the children's medical needs.

Other Support Services

In School we also have external companies come in to support identified children in specific areas.

Occupational Therapy

We have a team from Thrive OT services that regularly come in to school to support children with sensory needs, fine motor skills and gross motor skills. Also a wheelchair services team to support in school with child specific equipment. 

Music Therapy

Thomas' Fund are a charity that work with our school providing a session of music therapy for identified children. Music Therapy is the creative and spontaneous use of music, singing and instruments to support the child's development.

Speech and Language

We have a team of speech and language therapists from Powerful Voices that regularly come into school to support children with all areas of communication on a 1-1 basis.

Mental Health Support

Kingsley Special Academy is proud to work with the local Mind team to support with mental health and wellbeing. A representative will often be at our parent coffee mornings and are available to talk to privately if needed.

NHS nurse

We are very lucky to have an NHS nurse Debbie regularly based in school, supporting parents with height and weight, medical check ins when needed and advice for parents.

Other areas of support

The family support team are always on hand to discuss any areas of support or concern. We are happy to give advice and can support with accessing external companies if needed.