Children’s Community Learning Disability Team - Stoke & North Staffs

26/09/2025

Today two of our nurses delivered 2 puberty sessions, one for boys and one for girls.

We previously reached out to parents and carers to understand the topics that you value the most. We created our sessions from the information our parents and carers gave us.

We absolutely enjoyed delivering these sessions today and supporting parents and carers

This is some of our feedback from parents and carers:

What will you take away most from the session:
💫 understanding the importance of using the correct terminolgy
💫 the resources available
💫 to be better prepared for when periods start
💫 understanding theres more to puberty than just periods
💫 tips on cleanliness and personal hygiene
💫 understanding of hormone changes

Any other comments/feedback
💫 it would be useful to have other parent/carers feedback on strategies they have tried/worked for their SEN children
💫 offering sessions to younger children to prepare earlier
💫 great session and very knowledgable
💫 bespoke sessions

Thank you to the parents/carers who came along and helping us shape our sessions to support future delivery.

13/08/2025

23/07/2025

Did you know you can nominate individual staff and the team for our trust reach awards!

Have your say, if you feel we have gone above and beyond! We would love to hear your thoughts and see your votes.

Thank you to those who have already voted for us!

The annual REACH Awards is Combined Healthcare’s staff awards ceremony.

15/07/2025

As the summer holidays approach see the following link for fun ideas on how to keep your children active. ➡️

Get loads of ideas and advice for accessible ways to help all kids stay active, happy and healthy, and have fun as a family. Plus, find loads of organisations that to offer further and support.

15/07/2025

15/07/2025

15/07/2025

We are excited to bring you FOUR amazing Summer SEN SESSIONS here at Castaway🌈

The first is the 26th of July and we have a 'Meet and Greet' with Baby Shark 💛

The Session runs from 9 am until 11.30 am but you are more than welcome to stay on after should your child be having too much fun to leave 🤩

Here's what to expect:

Music turned off/ no tannoy 🙉
Limited capacity 🤩
Includes use of space sensory room 🚀
Ideal sessions for children who become overwhelmed 🫶
Siblings welcome ☑️
A team of dedicated staff ❤️

These sessions are designed for children (and adults!) that may not be able to cope on a regular session. Here at Castaway we are dedicated and PROUD to be inclusive.

Please come and give us a try! We know this is a big step and it can be daunting trying somewhere new for our SEN visitors but we promise you wont look back.

For any questions or if we can make any further accommodations to assist with your visit please get in touch 😃 We are happy to put your mind at rest.

Here's the booking link 👇 ***tag your friends***

https://ow.ly/Kq5f50WchLt

07/07/2025

What do YOU want covered?
Please tell us the topics most important to you:

☐ Physical development (e.g. voice changes, hair growth)
☐ Emotional changes & mood swings
☐ Menstruation & body awareness
☐ Talking about puberty at home
☐ Gender identity & inclusion
☐ Personal hygiene
☐ Consent & boundaries
☐ Other (please write):

⭐️ PUBERTY SESSION ⭐️

We are looking to run a puberty session in September. For our famillies of children/young people open to our service

💫 What topics are important for you?
💫 What would you value the most from a puberty session?
💫 face to face or Virtual?
💫 seperate or mixed gender sessions?

Please let us know! ☀️

What do YOU want covered?
Please tell us the topics most important to you:

☐ Physical development (e.g. voice changes, hair growth)
☐ Emotional changes & mood swings
☐ Menstruation & body awareness
☐ Talking about puberty at home
☐ Gender identity & inclusion
☐ Personal hygiene
☐ Consent & boundaries
☐ Other (please write):

19/06/2025

'This is my son Isaac he is under the LDT in Stoke and we have had so much help, support and advice and would like to say a big thank you for making us feel seen, heard and understood thank you! 🎉

It means so much when you feel alone and not sure what to do for the best to that someone that is wanting to listen and help. 🫂💗'

19/06/2025

Thank you for sharing your experiences, challenges and achievements with us and helping us to shine a light on children and young people with a learning disability. We see you! 💜✨️

18/06/2025

17/06/2025