We are Creative

10th May 2018

A unique arts event showcasing the art, music and drama of young people with complex learning disabilities.

6-9pm, Thursday 10th May, Royal College Manchester
Free entry.

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“Listen to Me”

10th May 2018

An MSI conference outlining practical strategies for supporting children and young people with sensory impairment

Seashell Trust’s “Listen to Me” conference takes place on Thursday 10th May at Manchester Conference Centre.

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Elklan Training

08th May 2018

Tuesdays at 3.30-5.30pm, Tuesday 8th May – Tuesday 24th July

Price: £375

Speech and language support for children and young people with SLD
Seashell Trust’s accredited Elklan training has been designed to help maximise the speech, language and communication potential of children and young people with severe learning difficulties.

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Strictly Seashell

28th April 2018

 

Seashell Trust has held an annual charity ball for the past 21 years, and this year Seashell is ringing the changes by introducing a Strictly Come Dancing style element to proceedings.  Sponsored by PZ Cussons, some of our supporters will undergo intensive dance tuition and then compete on the night to win the coveted trophy. 

The event is to take place at the fabulous, brand new Rolls Royce showroom in Wilmslow.

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Growing Up & Moving On

24th April 2018

FREE information day for parents, carers and family members of children and young people with SEND on Tuesday, 24th April at the Cheshire Conference Centre, Edgeley Park, SK3 9DD. Information stands will be open from 9am - 3pm with workshops at 10.30am and 1pm, as well as a welcome from Phil Beswick, Director of Education at Stockport MBC.

Learn about provision and services available for young people as they move into adulthood, and join local and national specialists and service providers for information stands and workshops including:

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Signalong Foundation Course

20th April 2018

Our 12 week Signalong course begins on 20th April
Fridays from 10am - 12pm
Price: £100

If you’re supporting a person with communication difficulties as a result learning disabilities, attending our Signalong course could have a big impact.  Signalong uses signs and symbols to help people communicate. It’s designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech in spoken word order.

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Sensory Approaches to Managing Behaviour and Diet

22nd March 2018

Thursday 22nd March, 10:00 - 14:00 at Cheshire Conference Centre, Edgeley Park 

£50 for professionals/Free for parents, carers and family members

Join Seashell Trust specialists Lynne Thompson (Behaviour Management Coordinator), Rachel Johnson (Occupational Therapist) and Lauren Miller (Specialist Autism Tutor) for a workshop covering sensory approaches to behaviour and introducing new foods to children and young people with a limited diet.

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Postcards from the Aspie World

21st March 2018

If you care for a child or young person with autism and severe learning difficulties, you are eligible for a comprehensive range of support from Seashell Trust.

This is the sixth of several sessions aimed at helping families deal with everyday issues like mealtimes, communication, behaviour and looking for ways to help your child become more independent.

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The Functions of Behaviour of Concern

28th February 2018

If you care for a child or young person with autism and severe learning difficulties, you are eligible for a comprehensive range of support from Seashell Trust.

This is the fifth of several sessions aimed at helping families deal with everyday issues like mealtimes, communication, behaviour and looking for ways to help your child become more independent.

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Makaton Foundation Course

26th February 2018

Makaton Foundation Course

Dates: Monday 26th February & Monday 5th March

Times: 09.30 – 16.00

Prices: £120 for professionals, 50% discount for parents and carers at £60

Lunch and refreshments provided

Following our successful Makaton taster session earlier in the year, Seashell Trust is offering a two day foundation course from 9.30am until 4pm on Monday 15th and Monday 22nd January.

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