BDCFT School Nursing Special Needs Team

21/11/2025

SENDIASS SEMH workshop in partnership with the SEMH team
Tuesday 2nd December 9.30-2.30

To book your place please call us on 01274 513300 and ask to speak to Cheryl.

Join us for an in-person workshop on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). this workshop will be delivered in partnership with the SEMH specialist teaching team.
this workshop is appropriate for parents/carers of children/YP without an EHCP.

learning outcomes are:
To look at the legal basis for support in school.
To understand where you can get help.
To examine the processes for school support in Bradford.
To understand reasonable adjustments and what this looks like in school.
To signpost to other sources of support.
to gain understanding around attendance difficulties.
To develop knowledge of SEMH.
To understand how the SEMH team works in schools.
To explore strategies for supporting SEMH needs in young people.

Reasonable adjustments:
if you need to request any reasonable adjustments prior to attending please contact Victoria on Victoria.jamieson@barnardos.org.uk

Parking:
On street parking is available, however we do not have capacity to allow use of our staff car park. If you are a blue badge holder, please contact us in advance and we will endeavour to provide a space in our car park for you.

Refreshments:
refreshments will be available, however lunch will not be provided. There is a Greggs, subway etc not far from the building. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch with you.

21/11/2025

🌟 Bradford Children’s Continence Service🌟

They are a small team of Children’s Nurses who specialise in supporting bowel and bladder health for children across Bradford and Airedale. Their goal is to help improve continence outcomes for children aged 0–18 years.

Their service also includes a highly skilled Support Worker who works closely with children who have complex needs or more challenging toilet-training journeys.

📍 Based at St Luke’s Hospital, working closely with both Community and Hospital Services to deliver care across Bradford & Airedale.

✨ Referral Information
They accept referrals for families registered with a Bradford or Airedale GP. If your referral is accepted, you may be invited to one of their specialist clinics for an assessment. Together, you can explore any concerns and agree on the best treatment plan. They may ask for a urine sample at your appointment or gently examine your child’s abdomen if needed.

💧 They offer specialist support for:
• Daytime wetting
• Constipation
• Soiling
• Toilet training
• Bedwetting

They're there to help – every step of the way. 💙
Contact Tel: 01274 365363

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

20/11/2025

🌍 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 🌍

Today is 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐅’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧. It marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child – because child rights are human rights, and they are non-negotiable. 💛

Cuts to funding, violations of international law, and growing challenges to child rights are putting young lives at risk. That’s why it’s so important we listen to children – their voices, their hopes, their dreams.

This World Children’s Day, let’s stand together to protect the rights of every child, every day. All children deserve to feel safe, loved, and heard. 🌈

💬 Share this message, talk to the children in your life, and help spread awareness.
https://www.unicef.org/take-action/campaigns/world-childrens-day

Join us on November 20 as children speak out for their rights.

20/11/2025

📢𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐄𝐍 (𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐇𝐂𝐏) — this one’s for you!

Join the 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 for a friendly, face-to-face workshop designed to help you understand support options and ask any questions you may have.

📅 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲
📍 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨’𝐬 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
☎️ 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟎𝟏𝟐𝟕𝟒 𝟓𝟏𝟑𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞!

Spaces are limited — secure your spot today.

Join the Bradford SENDIASS team for a face-to-face workshop designed for parents of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who do not have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This is taking place on Thursday 22nd January at our Barnardos SENDIASS office. Please call 01274 513300 to book your place!

19/11/2025

It’s International Men’s Day on 19 November. A day to celebrate and support the men and boys in our lives, and across the Bradford District!

International Men’s Day is an opportunity to shine a light on the care and support available to dads, dads-to-be and male carers.

Whether you’re a busy dad juggling stress and constant demands, or perhaps a separated dad feeling isolated or low in confidence, help is available.

Maybe you just need a pat on the back, and a reminder that you are doing great!

To find out about care and support, search for 'I’m a dad' on the FYI (Families and Young Person's Information) website. You’ll find a range of support and advice including:

🩵 Help with bonding with your baby
💙 Supporting your partner through pregnancy
🩵 Links to courses to help you prepare for being a dad, including Baby Steps
💙 DadPad - the essential guide for new dads, developed with the NHS. Includes links to a free app you can download.
🩵 Dad Matters - Dad Matters Bradford
💙Time out for Dads (for dads with kids of all ages)
🩵 Togetherness – free online courses to help with relationships, wellbeing and parenting Togetherness NHS
💙Plus lots more general support for families in the ‘Information and Advice' section.

You can also get in touch with your nearest family hub.



Bradford East Family Hub
Bradford South Family Hub
Keighley and Shipley Family Hub
Bradford West Family Hub
Bradford Children and Families Trust
Bradford Council

19/11/2025

🌟 Feeling anxious or want to support someone who is?

Join the 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 webinar this 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟒–𝟓𝐩𝐦 to learn about anxiety, different types of thoughts, and practical ways to manage them — including breathing and grounding techniques.

Parents and young people welcome! 💙

📲 Scan the QR code or join via Microsoft Teams
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐃: 367 112 853 219 | 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 673Uw3ej

Questions? Email:
tewv.wimtwsa@nhs.net

17/11/2025

🌙 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 🌙

As the nights get darker, road and personal safety become more important – but for neurodiverse children and young people, the risks can feel even greater.

Some may:
⭐Have difficulty judging speed or distance
⭐Be more sensitive to sensory distractions like car headlights or loud noises
⭐Struggle with changes in routine, like darker evenings

Here are a few simple ways to help your young person be safe and seen:
✨ Reflective vest
✨ Reflective arm bands
✨ Reflective trainers or shoes with flashing lights
✨ Bright or reflective coats and bags
✨ Beanie hat with a built in flash light

Remember to stick to familiar routes, use lights on bikes or scooters, and check in together. Every small step helps children feel safer and more confident in the dark. 💛

17/11/2025

According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) flu vaccine data for the 2025/26 vaccine is currently 70 - 75 per cent effective at preventing hospital attendance in children aged two to 17 years, which may also provide indirect protection to other groups through reduced transmission.

Flu vaccine effectiveness varies from season to season but is typically between 30 -60 per cent, with higher vaccine effectiveness typically seen in younger age groups.

Vaccinating children not only protects them against this nasty illness but can also help to protect family members at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu such as babies, anyone who's pregnant and older people. Find out more about the children's flu vaccine from our Special Needs School Nurses and the BDCT Bradford School Immunisation Team BDCFT

14/11/2025

🐻𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 – 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 🐻

Growing up can be tough. Mental health struggles, poverty, social inequality, and family pressures all affect the health and wellbeing of children and young people across the UK.

At BBC Children in Need, incredible work is being done to support young people through projects, clubs, and youth work – creating positive relationships and moments of everyday magic. ✨

The NHS is proud to support these efforts. Together, we can help children and young people thrive, stay healthy, and feel supported.

💛 Get involved, donate, or share your fundraising photos – every little bit helps!

https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

14/11/2025

💉𝐅𝐥𝐮 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 💉

Bradford School Immunisation Team BDCFT and School nursing Special Needs team both offer 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 for all school-aged children:

✨ 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 (contains porcine gelatin)
✨ 𝐅𝐥𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (DOES NOT contain porcine gelatin)

For families who would like more information about the porcine content in the nasal flu spray, please see the guidance below from the 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐁𝐈𝐌𝐀).

This can help you make an informed choice about which flu vaccine is best for your child.

13/11/2025

🌟 Children’s Mental Health (SEND) Spotlight Event 🌟

Parents Forum for Bradford and Airedale are hosting a special event focusing on Children’s Mental Health.

Join them as they hear from representatives from:
🧠 Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
💬 Youth in Mind
💚 Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service

There will also be an opportunity for a Q&A session, so you can ask questions and gain valuable insights and support.

📅 Don’t miss this informative and supportive session as it is limited to 30 people.

Booking link: https://forms.gle/558PboDty8Z5NwiJA

Parents' Forum for Bradford & Airedale

We're hosting the Children's Mental Health (SEND) Spotlight event on

🌟 Thursday, 20th November 2025
🌟 12.30 pm - 2 pm
🌟 Laisterdyke Youth & Community Centre
Manse St | Bradford | BD3 8RP

Join us as we hear from representatives from Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Youth in Mind and Children & Young People’s Mental Health service, as well as an opportunity for Q & A!

Click the booking link in the comments to to book your space!

13/11/2025

Are you supporting a child, teen, or young person who struggles with eating due to ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)?
Do you want to better understand the challenges and learn practical ways to help?

Join us for an informative and supportive ARFID Information Workshop, where we’ll explore:
🍎 What ARFID is (and isn’t)
🧠 The underlying causes and common misconceptions
💬 Strategies to support children and young people at home and in school
🤝 Where to find further help and resources

To book a place: https://orlo.uk/1PR1R
Information about ARFID https://orlo.uk/aVhjx
One Minute Guide to eating problems and disorders https://orlo.uk/PDj0h

👉 Online information session with NHS Regional team on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

📆 Tuesday 2 December
⏰ 6-7pm
📌 Online - Microsoft Teams
🪙 FREE

The NHS England North East and Yorkshire Regional Mental Health Team are hosting a free online ARFID information session on Microsoft Teams with an experienced panel of multi-disciplinary professionals including a speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, and dietitian.

This session will focus on children and young people, and is for parents, carers and family wanting to find out more about ARFID. Professionals are also welcome to attend.

To register, please click on the link in the comments below 👇

When you register you will have the opportunity to submit topics for consideration. Please do not ask questions about specific individual circumstances. The session is intended to be educational and is not direct clinical support.

If you experience any issues joining the session please email england.ney-mh@nhs.net

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