Moving on from Charlton Park Academy
In order to prepare our students for life post-school the provision in the sixth form includes independence and life-skills as well as a wide range of accredited courses. During their time in the Sixth Form most students have the opportunity of taster experiences and courses at local college provisions.
Curriculum provision includes work related learning, and some students have work experience. Transition planning is also essential. All of this should give every student the best possible platform for their future life. Many of our students leave Charlton Park Academy and take courses at local colleges, whilst some transfer to more specialist provisions. Support for other options is also available, including application for apprenticeships and employment.
It is all about helping every individual maximise their potential, and to have opportunities and choice for their life after school. To achieve this, the academy works in partnership with other professionals and organisations, including both Prospects and Greenwich Adult Social Care.
Transfer Review
The duties of LAs, schools and partners during the transition to EHC Plans.
Link: www.nasen.org.uk
Career Education, Information and Guidance
Ani Bolina Careers Practitioner (SEND) from the Careers education, information and guidance team are starting to contact families of Year 14 to discuss and plans for next year, if you need advice and guidance on education, employment and training please contact her on 07548 117 038.
College Information
COVID-19 and visits to London South East Colleges
Guidance relating to COVID-19 is constantly changing and following clarification from the leadership team all coffee mornings will be run virtually until end of the year at which point guidance will be reviewed.
- www.lsec.ac.uk/courses/SEND
- To book a virtual tour of the Nido Volans Centre: www.lsec.ac.uk/virtual-tours/bromley-virtual-tours
- Application Form: SEND application
Once an application form has been received, parents/carers will be invited into the college with their young person for an initial assessment. Following this procedure will reduce the number of people visiting the college at any one time.
OPEN DAYS 2020
Coffee Mornings 2020/21 Academic Year
– LSEC (Nido Volans entre – BROMLEY Campus)
All coffee mornings run for approximately one hour (10.00am – 11.00am) and will be hosted by: Maggie Stephenson (Transition and Learner Support Manager)
Tel. Nos. 020 3954 4563 | 020 3954 4780 | 020 3954 5034
Email: Margaret.Stephenson2@lsec.ac.uk
Please email or call to book attendance – numbers will be limited each session to comply with social distancing guidelines.
- Autumn Term 2020
Tuesday 15 December 2020
- Winter Term 2021
Tuesday 19 January 2021
Tuesday 23 February 2021
Tuesday 23 March 2021
- Spring/Summer Term 2021
Tuesday 20 April 2021
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Tuesday 22 June 2021
Nash College
- Open afternoon | Monday 26 October 2020 (during the half term)
Nash College | Croydon Road | Bromley | Kent | BR2 7AG
Reception: 020 8315 4800 | Transitions: 020 8315 4844
The Head of College will do an introduction to the curriculum at 1pm in the hall. Visitors can then look round.
If parents/carers want to come later it will be a walk and talk tour any time between 1.30 and 3.30pm. However, you will need to let us know your names and arrival times.
Lewisham College
Supported Learning Department at Lewisham College will be holding virtual open mornings once a month (please see dates below).
They will be held on Wednesdays at 11am and will consist of a virtual tour of the college, a presentation and time at the end for any questions.
Parents can attend any session, but need to register their interest beforehand.
This is the link to register for an event: https://www.lewisham.ac.uk/opendays/event/71-supported-learning-virtual-event
Dates for SSL open morning
18 November 2020
16 December 2020
20 January 2021
10 February 2021
17 March 2021
21 April 2021
19 May 2021
16 June 2021
Transition Publications
About TIN
Transition information network
The Transition Information Network (TIN) is an alliance of organisations and individuals who come together with a common aim, which is to improve the experience of disabled young people’s transition to adulthood. TIN is a source of information and good practice standards for disabled young people, families and professionals.
TIN is based at the Council for Disabled Children, the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector. The Council for Disabled Children is hosted by the National Children’s Bureau. They provide information and resources about transition through their website, publications and events.
To download their latest issue click here or visit the website to sign up as a member – membership is free.
Useful Links
- Benefit Enquiry line for Disability Benefits 0800 882200
- Carer’s Allowance: How to claim.
- Carers UK: Changes to benefits: Your questions answered.
- Cinema card: This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema.
- Disabled Children and Young People’s Register: The Disabled Children and Young People’s Register (DYCPR) is a voluntary and confidential list of names and basic information about children and young people with disabilities, special or additional needs who live in Royal Greenwich. It is held by the Families Information and Outreach Service.
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA): How to claim.
- Disabled persons pass (national scheme): Further information on how to apply for a pass and if you are eligible.
- EDCM: Campaign group for disabled children and young people.
- Greenwich Association of Disabled People: A local disability information and advice service run by and for disabled people.
- Greenwich Get Active: A website with links to local disability friendly sports and activities.
- IPSEA: Independent Parental Special Education Advice.
- KCA: Greenwich Young Persons’ Service.
- Living Autism: The Living Autism team help you find the autism services, autism advice and autism support you need.
- Mind: The mental health charity.
- The MOVE Programme: The Move Programme from Enham Trust, work with a variety of organisations to improve the wellbeing of disabled children, and disabled people with complex needs of any age and ability.
- NAS Greenwich: The National Autistic Society Greenwich Branch
- Olympic Park: Events and activities at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Parent Partnership Service: The Parent Partnership Service can give you impartial and confidential advice about special educational needs.
- ParentView
- ParentPay
- ParentMail
- Samaritans: The Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
- Scope Online Community: Previously Netbuddy
- Special Educational Needs: Douglas Silas Solicitors are a small, niche but nationally acclaimed firm of solicitors specialising exclusively in cases concerning special educational needs.
- SEND: The SEND Gateway is an online portal offering education professionals free, easy access to high quality information, resources and training for meeting the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- South London Counselling and Support Services: South London Counselling Services (SLCS) is a voluntary, non profit charitable company, established in December 2006, to provide impartial and confidential services in guidance and free therapeutic counselling services for children, young people and adults on means tested basis.
- Taxicard scheme: London Taxicard provides subsidised transport in taxis and private-hire vehicles for people who have serious mobility or visual impairment.
- Try b4u Fly: QEF Mobility Services is now offering air travel seating support assessments for people with disabilities.
- VASD: Wheelchair accessible self-catering holidays on the Sussex Coast.
- Young Epilepsy: Charity supporting the under 25’s with epilepsy.
* Please remember to always mention that you are a carer on days out, as the carer generally doesn’t have to pay.