We are fundraising to create a new specially designed sensory room at KCA. We want to transform our sensory room into an explorative, interactive and calming sensory space for children with learning disabilities. The total cost of the project is £10k. We have secured funding of £5k and we need to raise a further £5kContinue reading "KCA sensory room fund"
Parent Workshop: Yoga
Theme: Yoga sessions for parents-drop in Yoga looks after the whole of you: your physical health, mental health, your emotional health. At KCA and we encourage you to attend yourself, with your children or as a whole family. When: Tuesday 12th December 2023 at 11am to 12pm. Where: Kids Can Achieve - Cedars Hall, ArtilleryContinue reading "Parent Workshop: Yoga"
Parent Workshop: Cuppa & Cake Drop-in
Theme: Cuppa &Cake - drop in Join us for tea, coffee, cake, and a chance to meet & chat with other parents. All that over a creative session with winter holiday cards/decorations making. When: Wednesday 6th December, 2023 at 10:30 to 12:30. Where: Kids Can Achieve - Cedars Hall, Artillery Place, HA3 6QJ. Delivered by:Continue reading "Parent Workshop: Cuppa & Cake Drop-in"
Parent Workshop: Epilepsy Awareness Session
Theme: Epilepsy - awareness session - drop in Join us to talk about: · What is Epilepsy · Childhood epilepsy syndromes · Diagnosis · First aid · Care and treatment: your rights and choices · Safety, ManagingContinue reading "Parent Workshop: Epilepsy Awareness Session"
Parent Workshop: Oral Health
Theme: Oral health session for parents/carers of children with physical or sensory needs Topics covered: • Toothbrushing and techniques • How to adapt brushes for children with additional needs • How to help protect children's teeth from tooth decay • Top tooth tips • Diet • Advice on visitingContinue reading "Parent Workshop: Oral Health"
Parent Workshop: Speech and Language
Theme: Speech &Language informative session. Topics covered: Understanding and identifying non-verbal communication styles Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device to help with language development Personalised visual boards Creating visuals on edible and non-edible items When: Tuesday 17th October, 2023 at 10:30 to 12:30. Where: Kids Can Achieve - Cedars Hall, Artillery Place, HA3 6QJ.Continue reading "Parent Workshop: Speech and Language"
Parent Workshop: Q&A session
Theme: Question & Answers session with Ilias Kostalas. Join us in a conversation about KCA services, find out all about KCA. When: Thursday 12th October 2023, 10.30am to 12pm Where: The session will be face to face at KCA and online to facilitate as many parents as possible. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3037333839?pwd=S29CWk9qN1lLT2JQRlN5d1lsNDVYUT09 Meeting ID: 303 733 3839 Passcode: 167915Continue reading "Parent Workshop: Q&A session"
Family Fun Day raised over £3k
Thank you to everyone who came to our Family Fun Day and helped us raise over £3k for Kids Can Achieve!
KCA Family Fun Day – Save the date
Save the date for our upcoming annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 24th September 2023, 11am-2pm https://videopress.com/v/PDDrLNpT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true We are in the process of planning the day - it will include a host of fun activities and food including bouncy castle, music, sports, sensory play, ice cream, popcorn, raffle etc. If you know anyone who wouldContinue reading "KCA Family Fun Day – Save the date"
Parent Workshop: Autism awareness and strategies
This two-hour session will help parents understanding of the condition and how they can best support their child. The first part of the session will explore Common Areas of Difference such as: Social communication Social thinking Rigid and repetitive patterns of behaviour Sensory differences Central cohesion and executive functioning Autism in girls The 2nd partContinue reading "Parent Workshop: Autism awareness and strategies"